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SDLT on Linked Transactions

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a significant aspect of property transactions in England and Northern Ireland. The amount payable…
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Recovery of arrears & breaches of a commercial lease

What are the options for a commercial landlord when faced with non payment of rent or other breaches of a…
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Building the Future – The Long-Term Plan for Construction

At the end of January 2023, Building Magazine published the Building the Future Commission’s “Long-Term Plan for Construction” Report….
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Statutory Obligations under Commercial Leases

Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos Surveys: Legal requirements, known as statutory obligations, are often imposed within commercial leases….
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New Building Regulations: Leisure & Hospitality Industry

It is hugely important that all those involved in the construction industry understand the new regulations and duties….
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A price worth paying? Zero Carbon Homes

Zero carbon homes refers to residential buildings designed and constructed with a primary focus on minimizing carbon emissions….
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Development Finance – What are my Options?

The ability to successfully deliver a profitable development project depends on getting the right funding arrangements in place….
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Option agreements and considerations for landowners

An option agreement is where a prospective buyer, in this case the developer, enters into an agreement with a landowner…
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What is Biodiversity Net Gain?

Biodiversity Net Gain is an approach to development and planning that aims to leave the natural environment in a better…
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Tackling Insurance Problems in Commercial Fit-Out Projects

As a tenant of a commercial building, finding a new space can be an exciting time for the business as…
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Minimum EPC standards and the impact for Landlords and Tenants

In the wake of the ‘cost of living crisis’, attention on how to reduce carbon emissions and become more energy…
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Option Agreements – Purchasing land

Imagine a developer identifies a plot of land he or she believes has significant future development potential, but obtaining planning…