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Plot Sales FAQs

Where NHBC (or alternative warranty provider) deal with the warranty and the Building Regulations on a development, what is the…
1 year ago
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VAT, Commercial Property and the Option to Tax

The default position is that commercial properties are exempt from VAT. This means that the purchase or leasing of the…
4 years ago
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Non-statutory v Statutory Lease Extensions – key points to consider

There are two routes to extending a lease. In this article we explain the pros and cons of a non…
5 years ago
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Is your property registered – in case someone steals it?

One of the reasons conveyancing solicitors carry out stringent identification checks and searches is to prevent fraud….
5 years ago
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What is Turnover Rent and who does it benefit?

Turnover Rent is a form of Rent in Commercial Leases which may benefit both a Landlord and a Tenant….
6 years ago
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Property Roundtable Winter Session

With a critical eye turned on the property developments in 2020 the panel discussed lessons learned from 2020……
6 years ago
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HMRC’s updated guidance on Compensation Payments and VAT

The new guidance from HMRC makes it clear that compensation payments are now generally liable to VAT….
6 years ago
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Property Roundtable Autumn Session

September brings a return of the Property Industry Roundtable……
6 years ago
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Why should I consider selling affordable housing at “Golden Brick”?

Where the Golden Brick stage has been achieved, the residential building will qualify for zero-rating for VAT purposes……
6 years ago
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What is Alienation?

‘Alienation’ is the right granted in a lease for a tenant to assign, sublet, or share occupation of their property….
6 years ago
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Commercial Leases: What is a side letter?

A side letter is usually a short document that is ancillary to the main commercial lease, which is intended to…
6 years ago
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Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday announced

In a speech delivered today, 8 July 2020, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday…
6 years ago