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Planning enforcement changes incoming in LURA
Vicky McDonald, a Senior Associate in our Commercial Property team with a special interest in planning law matters, looks at some of the changes to planning enforcement which are being introduced by recent legislative changes, of particular interest to developers and housebuilders.
Who owns this land?
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA) – what does Part 11 mean for you?
The BMW Park Lane lease renewal – Landlords need to get their arguments in gear.
Tim Brookes, Legal Director in our Property Litigation team, explains the decision in the most recent County Court case on lease renewals where the two main issues were the landlord’s request for a break option, and the rent that should be payable under the new leases. There is also reminder of the role of expert valuers in such cases.
Dilapidations of commercial leasehold properties – a reminder and update
Alanis Ingham-Cotterell explains how the “Coldunell” case sheds light on the way the courts look at lease dilapidations liability, in a world of increasing energy efficiency sensitivity.
Assignments and Sublets – getting the Landlord’s consent
Lauren Walker, a Senior Associate in our Commercial Property team provides a quick guide to the results and time-limits relating to applications by tenants to assign or sub-let their premises.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations – Implications and considerations for existing commercial tenants
Marcus Francis, a Partner in our Real Estate team, considers how the MEES Regulations can impact tenants of commercial properties
Thames Valley Real Estate Seminar
The Real Estate team are hosting a hugely valuable property seminar on Wednesday 27 September…
Changing the name of your property
You may want to change the name of your property for many reasons, such as…
New guidance on charity property disposals – what trustees need to know
Following amendments to the Charities Act 2011 enacted by the Charities Act 2022, the Charity Commission has published updated guidance on disposing of charity land in England and Wales. This note summarises the current guidance.
Managing Asbestos
Lauren Walker, a Senior Associate in our Real Estate team, sets out a short summary in relation to the duty to manage asbestos.
So you’re thinking of letting your property to holidaymakers?
The popularity of short-term and holiday lets has continued to grow in recent years, which…
Electric Vehicle Charging Points and Permitted Development Rights
Vicky McDonald, a senior associate in our commercial property team with a specialism in planning law, gives an overview of the permitted development rights that allow the installation of electric vehicle charging outlets in England.
