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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS)

Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) provide a tax-efficient and accessible method for real estate investment….
2 years ago
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The “Thomas-Van Staden Trap” – The Effect on Contracting Out of Leases

Many landlords want certainty about their future use of a property once their tenant’s lease term expires….
2 years ago
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Abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief

The government confirmed in the Spring Budget 2024 that Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) would be abolished from Stamp Duty Land…
2 years ago
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Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain – changes from 12 February 2024

Biodiversity net gain is a government strategy to ensure that habitat for wildlife is in a better state than it…
2 years ago
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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…
2 years ago
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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….
2 years ago
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The Importance of Intercreditor Agreements

An Intercreditor agreement outlines the rights and obligations of multiple creditors when lending to the same borrower….
3 years ago
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Unlocking Success: Navigating the Maze of Residential Development Finance

Development finance refers to the financial resources and strategies needed to fund and manage real estate developments…
3 years ago
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Secured loans to family members

As the cost-of-living crisis continues and increased mortgage rates thrive, it’s not unusual for an individual to require some financial…
3 years ago
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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…
3 years ago
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Property Transactions – how do solicitors protect you?

Property Solicitors must be alert to ‘alarm bells’ during property transactions and carry out rigorous due diligence to ensure the…
5 years ago
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Commercial Property: The impact of Break Clauses?

A break clause in a lease allows a Landlord or Tenant to terminate the lease early subject to complying with…
5 years ago