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Move over Dimbleby! The format of our recent Real Estate seminar was inspired by the BBC’s “Question Time”. Whilst we did endeavour to ensure that the experience was as “live” as possible, elements of the evening just may have been scripted, but there was also plenty of “real” discussion on the night too! If you were there, here’s a little re-cap and if you couldn’t make it, here’s what you missed… The Energy Act 2011 - What's it all about? Nick Marshall answers some key questions on the Energy Act 2011 such as 'if it was passed in 2011, why isn't it effective yet?', 'Will it apply to all properties?' and 'Can I pass the obligations to my tenants?' Read more What's the latest on permitted development? Marco Mauro updates us on the Government changes to permitted development rights. Read more We can't guarantee you can guarantee! In Tindall Cobham 1 Ltd and others v Adda Hotels and others the Court of Appeal decided in favour of the tenants and ruled that a tenant's guarantor cannot be obliged to become the direct guarantor of the assignee on the transfer of a lease, even if it is an intra-group transfer, because it goes against the aim of the relevant statute. Read more Rates and Reliefs Starting with the basics, a few questions and answers regarding liability for the payment of rates. Read more Ensuring tenant fit out projects are insured When a tenant decides to carry out fit out works, the usual position is that the tenant fit out works are taking place either after practical completion of the main construction works to the property or in a property which has been completed for some time. There are 3 main insurances which need to be put in place when construction works are to be carried out in an existing building. Michael Chilton summarises each of these. Read more CONTACT US The information contained in this newsletter is for general information purposes only and should not be relied on in isolation without seeking further legal advice that is specifically applicable to your circumstances. For further information please contact Aimee Barrable. |
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