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Opinion  |  11:03:20
Ahead of today’s budget, UK retailers call for business rate reforms
As the UK high streets continue to feel the heat, the nation’s retailers have called on the Government to take steps to relieve the pressure on the sector and ensure a level playing field with online rivals.
Opinion  |  02:03:20
Initial reflections on Leasehold Housing Update Report from the Competition & Markets Authority
To read the report from the Competition & Markets Authority (“CMA”) and see that the CMA understands the plight of so many leaseholders and the urgency to address their problems will give much needed comfort to them.
Opinion  |  25:03:19
Clarity is key: Overage Agreements
Overage (or “clawback”) agreements are seen as complex and full of hidden traps. Ironically, the commercial rationale for agreeing them is often very simple.
Opinion  |  21:06:18
Development agreements – a key clause for landowners to ensure compliance
As a landowner, when you enter into a contract with a developer - whether it is an option agreement, promotion agreement, land development agreement or a hybrid of these - you do so in the expectation that they will largely fulfil their obligations without the need to go to law to enforce them. But what if they do not?
Opinion  |  07:02:18
Estate agents take note: the different forms of agency contracts explained
When acting for the vendor, you will typically market the property for sale, or offer the premises to let. You will have a written contract with the vendor, which will spell out, among other things, the terms upon which you are entitled to your fee. The contract is therefore essential.
Opinion  |  18:01:18
What is an easement? How can an easement impact a proposed development?
Whilst the existence of an easement benefiting or burdening land may at first seem benign (as is often the case) it is vital that a site is fully investigated at the earliest given opportunity to ensure the full effect is understood and, in particular, prior to incurring significant cost in terms of funding, planning and commercial negotiations.
Opinion  |  17:11:15
Challenging a residential service charge – should tenants pay first and dispute later?
As unpalatable as it may be for a tenant to make a payment for something which they do not believe to be reasonable, the “pay now, challenge later” option is often considered to be less risky.
Opinion  |  19:10:15
The pitfalls of residential tenants running a business from home
In recent years we’ve seen a trend of more and more people working from home. But did you know that in the case of rented property, this can change the legal relationship between the landlord and tenant, from a residential tenancy to a business one?
Opinion  |  16:09:15
Can landlords recover their legal costs from tenants?
Can landlords recover their legal costs from tenants if they win at court or a property tribunal?
Opinion  |  15:12:14
Option Agreements – 10 things for landowners to think about
The last year or so has seen the economy start to look healthier and in turn, the house building industry has seen recovery with demand for land on the increase. Many landowners are starting to think about how to make their land work for them. An option agreement is one way of doing this.