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Releasing and varying restrictive covenants – the Supreme Court has spoken

Releasing and varying restrictive covenants – the Supreme Court has spoken

The Supreme Court has passed judgement on 6 November in the much awaited Millgate Developments/Alexander Devine/Housing Solutions case relating to s.84 LPA 1925. Michael Higgin, who leads our Strategic Land Contracts team, has read the judgment and explains.

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The Nuts and Bolts of Overage

The Nuts and Bolts of Overage

What is overage, and what should be considered if a property might be sold subject to overage?

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Construction contracts – what to look out for when purchasing a newly built commercial property

Construction contracts – what to look out for when purchasing a newly built commercial property

Our construction team explores the various constructions contracts involved in the erection of a new commercial building and what a purchaser should consider as part of its due diligence process.

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Releasing restrictive covenants – big judgement due this week

Releasing restrictive covenants – big judgement due this week

The Supreme Court is ruling on 6 November in the Millgate Developments/Alexander Devine/Housing Solutions case.

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Turnover rents

Turnover rents

The leasing market is changing and turnover rents will become more common. In this article we look at how they work.

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Landlords – Beware New Electrical Safety Standards for the Private Rented Sector

Landlords – Beware New Electrical Safety Standards for the Private Rented Sector

Julia Mactear, a Legal Director in FSP’s Property Litigation department, provides an insight into the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 (“the Regulations”).

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Are insolvent tenants’ rent deposits fair game?

Are insolvent tenants’ rent deposits fair game?

If a commercial tenant goes into administration, or is about to, can a landlord look to deduct unpaid rent from the rent deposit?

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FSP advises the University of Reading on residential development disposal

FSP advises the University of Reading on residential development disposal

The Real Estate team, lead by Partner Dean Bickford, has advised the University of Reading on its sale to a national house-builder of a residential development in Reading.

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UK Government confirms plans to extend Planning Permissions

UK Government confirms plans to extend Planning Permissions

Legislation is currently passing through Parliament pursuant to the previous announcement from that Housing Minister of the Government’s intention to extend planning permissions affected by Covid-19 and to help the construction industry.

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FSP advises Dominvs on disposal of affordable housing at One Fox Lane

FSP advises Dominvs on disposal of affordable housing at One Fox Lane

Dean Bickford, Real Estate Partner, has advised real estate developer Dominvs on its disposal of sixteen affordable housing units at substantial mixed-use development at Fox Lane, Palmers Green, London.

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New Lease Code for Business Premises 2020

New Lease Code for Business Premises 2020

From 1st September 2020 the Lease Code 2020 will officially supersede the Lease Code 2007.

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Parking Rights in Leases – What to Consider

Parking Rights in Leases – What to Consider

Tenants commonly have problems in their commercial leases with “parking”. Lauren Walker, an Associate in our Real Estate team, looks at what to consider in relation to parking when negotiating terms for your lease.

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