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Indigestion for landlords: a new acid test for redevelopment under ground (f)
In October, we wrote about the Supreme Court case S. Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Limited [2018] UKSC 62, concerning a landlord’s ability …
Finance bill 2018/19: Good news for overseas investors in UK Real Estate through offshore property unit trusts
It has been clear for some time that, from April 2019, non-UK residents would become subject to UK tax on gains when disposing of investments in UK …
Landlords' motives for redevelopment – good, bad or irrelevant?
Today the Supreme Court will hear the case of S. Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Limited, a case which property litigators have been following …
Affordability, viability and clarity – the impact of valuation on supply of affordable housing
Viability is at the heart of the extent to which private developers can be expected to bridge the gap between demand for and supply of affordable …
The importance of assignments: If you are purchasing a site for development, would you rely on a report your seller obtains in its favour then gives to you, stating that you can rely on it; the seller accepting no liability for its contents?
This blog post explores why purchasers should take an assignment or insist on other protection before relying on reports provided to them by others. If …
Affordable Housing Back to Basics: What do the new NPPF and Draft London Plan modifications mean for affordable housing?
This blog post explores how the meaning of affordable housing has evolved following the publication of the revised National Planning Policy Framework …
Revised National Planning Policy Framework—will it fix the housing market?
This article was first published on Lexis®PSL Planning on 9 August 2018. Will the government’s new planning rulebook deliver on its promises? Robert …
Impact of revised National Planning Policy Framework
The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 24 July 2018. This post considers what difference it will make – in terms of the …
Equitable easements – a trap for the unwary developer
When purchasing a development site, it is important to make sure that the site can be used for the purpose for which it is acquired. When it comes to …
Beware! Contract Races – Could you be in one?
The SRA Code of Conduct 2011 forms part of the Solicitors Regulation Authority Handbook. The Code is to be adhered to by all lawyers – both in-house and …
Real Estate Podcast EP2: Highways – dedication, adoption, maintenance and stopping up
In this podcast, Herbert Smith Freehills associate Martyn Jarvis explains the difference between dedication and adoption of a highway, what a duty …
EGi: What's so unlawful about London's affordable housing policy?
The High Court has declared a key policy in the mayor of London’s planning guidance on affordable housing ‘unlawful’ – but what does that mean in …
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