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Who must issue termination notices under construction contracts? The High Court provides guidance
By Andy Mather, Maria Myrianthopoulou
A recent Technology and Construction Court case provides useful guidance about the correct party to issue default notices under many...
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Caveat emptor – does a buyer always need to beware?
By Elliot Chontow
The short answer is yes – but a recent High Court decision reminds sellers (and their advisers) that caveat emptor has its limitations...
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What does "Levelling Up" mean for decision-making on new development and infrastructure?
By George Dew
I recently attended Built Environment Communications Group (BECG)’s seminar on:the Government’s “Levelling Up” initiative;the further...
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The deadline for bringing a contractor’s claim for payment may be earlier than you think
By Andy Mather
The High Court has recently decided that a contractor’s claim was out of time because the right to payment arose when the works were...
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The New Homes Quality Code of Practice
By Elliot Chontow
What is the new Code?The New Homes Quality Code of Practice (the “Code”) was launched by the New Homes Quality Board in January 2022. The...
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2022: A New Hope for Real Estate?
By Cate Taylor
The message from the panel at the London Property Alliance this week was very clear: 2021 was the year of rebound after a relatively...
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High Court confirms that landlords can still resort to court proceedings to recover unpaid rent
By Lois Horne, Amy McLeish
The recent changes to the restrictions on winding-up petitions will have been disappointing to commercial landlords (see our previous...
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When is an annex a separate dwelling?
By Damiano Sogaro
Purchasing “an interest in at least two dwellings” lowers the rate of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) that you will pay due to a relief known...
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Changes to the planning regime for high rise residential buildings due this summer
By Fiona Bishop, Rebecca Delaney
Developers may have to submit a fire statement alongside a planning application for relevant multi-occupied residential buildings from 1...
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Contractor insolvency: three things clients should be aware of
By Doug Wass
Last week, we ran a webinar about contractor insolvency. The discussion was wide-ranging, including the (a) warning signs to look out...
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Largest residential property developers to pay their “fair share” – the government publishes consultation on new residential developer tax
By Tom Barr
The government recently published a consultation containing the proposed operation and scope of a new Residential Property Developer Tax...
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Covid 19 tenant protections: as the moratorium on forfeiture nears its end date – what happens next?
By Alicia Hickman, Rachael Ashton
As we pass the anniversary of the first UK lockdown and look towards the rapid easing of the third UK lockdown, the Government has been...
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Tax Day: top five points for property
By Rebecca Delaney
Following the Government's inaugural Tax Day, we have summarised the top five key takeaways for the property sector.1. Business Rates...
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Unwinding property contracts: tax for the unwary
By Sarah Shucksmith
It is rare, but not unheard of, for a property dispute to result in the rescission of the relevant contract. But what is the SDLT...
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First steps to enforcing security: restrictions, crystallisation and notices
By Laura Uberoi
Being alive to recent developments is fundamental to successfully enforcing security and protecting your commercial interests as a...
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Under what conditions is a contract unconditional?
By Sarah Shucksmith
Much noted in (certain) news circles is the possibility that the Chancellor may seek to increase tax revenues by aligning the rates of...
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