Protecting the cash of "off plan" buyers
Everyone expects to pay a deposit when they exchange contracts to buy a property, but a recent case shows that caution should be exercised when paying a deposit for a property which is not yet built, where you buy it "off-plan". Read more
Planning matters - a reminder on the limitations of a certificate of lawfulness for breach of planning conditions
Certificates of lawfulness are often relied upon when properties have been used outside the scope of authorised use pursuant to planning conditions. A recent case has shown that certificates of lawfulness can, however, have some limitations. Read more
New flood insurance scheme
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners in the most flood-prone parts of Britain will have access to cheaper insurance following a £2.1bn reinsurance deal which takes effect in April 2016. Read more
Second homes and buy to lets subject to new stamp duty liability from 1 April
Second home owners and buy-to-let landlords are set to be hit with new costs from 1 April 2016 when a controversial extra 3% stamp duty land tax is introduced. Read more
Repairs and rates: The case of Newbegin and the budget
Thinking of refurbishing your property? Make sure you know what the potential implications are in relation to business rates as an 'empty building' may not be so 'empty' if you are carrying out repairs or refurbishment works. Read more
Do you need an anchor? Competition law and exclusive agreements
The ECJ has recently ruled that exclusivity agreements are not, by their mere existence, in breach of competition law. However, the effect of exclusivity agreements could breach competition law. Read more
An update from Stephen Kay, Head of Real Estate
Easter is here but it doesn't feel like five minutes since we were unwrapping Christmas presents!
We've been enjoying the continued busy spell we're having in the team, with numerous deals being pushed through, but we have had just enough time for our housing association specialists to attend the CIH South East Regional Conference, our healthcare lawyers to party at Pinders' Healthcare Design Awards and for some of us to endure a very wet yet very worthwhile MIPIM! The coming months promise to be just as action-packed.
Watch out for further details on our Energy Summit! Have a great Easter!
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