FSP helps to acquire prime Henley on Thames development site in just four days
HMO Licensing – Not knowing if a licence is required is not an excuse
Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate Team, looks at the recent decision involving breach of the licensing requirements for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and whether or not the owner needed to be aware of the licensing requirement.
FSP advises Bewley Homes on Wilton Park acquisition
Dean Bickford, Partner in the Real Estate Team has advised Bewley Homes plc on its unconditional acquisition of the first phase of the residential development in Wilton Park, Beaconsfield.
Business rates – Supreme Court ruling on ATMs
The Supreme Court has, in the case of Cardtronics UK Ltd and others v Sykes and others, ruled on the question of whether ATMS (cash machines) located inside and outside of retail units should be separately rated for the purpose of business rates.
Side Letters: Are they worth the paper they are written on?
There is a grey area as to what a side letter is in law, and whether one should be used. Dean Bickford, a partner in our Real Estate team, explores some of the issues to bear in mind when a side letter is to be used.
Landlord’s Consent to Tenant Alterations – make sure you won’t be in breach
Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate team looks at a recent decision regarding the implications of a landlord consenting to alterations where there is an absolute prohibition in the lease against alterations.
Electricity substation leases and easements – key points to consider by the landowner
Joanna Stepien, a solicitor in the real estate team looks at points to consider for the landowner on entering into an electricity substation lease and related easements.
FSP takes a key role in national vaccine research centre development
Field Seymour Parkes has been acting for the last 12 months for The Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre UK Ltd (VMIC), which is very much in the news at the moment, in their acquisition of a site at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.
Agriculture & Rural Land News – Spring 2020
Despite the disruption caused by the impact of Covid -19, Spring is proving to be a busy period for rural news:
Performance bonds and guarantees
Needless to say, a construction project depends for its success on the contractor performing its obligations under the construction contract. This guide gives an overview of the methods used by developers to protect themselves against default by a contractor.
