Topical Issues (Real Estate)

02-Mar-2010  |  Real Estate

Validity of Guarantees

IssueCan a tenant's guarantor remain liable after a (post 1995) lease is assigned, if he agrees to stand as guarantor for the ... by Paul Lawrence, John Whitfield more

23-Feb-2010  |  Real Estate

Revisiting Your Space

Maximising returns on your properties during the downturn by John Whitfield more

10-Feb-2010  |  Climate Change & Renewable Energy, Environment & Planning, Real Estate

Climate change and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme - A commercial reality

The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC), which enters into force in April 2010, will introduce a new ... by Noel Doran more

04-Feb-2010  |  Environment & Planning, Real Estate, Tax

Budget 2010: Update - Pre-Budget Report

On 9 December, Alistair Darling set out the Government's financial plans for next year's budget in his Pre-Budget Report ... by Helen Garthwaite, Peter Jackson more

15-Sep-2008  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport

Companies Act 2006 - Guide to October 2008 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 came into force.  How do these changes affect your company?  October 2008 ... by Andrew Telling more

23-Jun-2008  |  Environment & Planning, Real Estate

Energy Efficiency and Certification: Energy Performance Certificates and Air-Conditioning Inspections

By 1 October 2008 all commercial buildings that are constructed, sold or rented will require an "Energy Performance ... more

22-May-2008  |  Climate Change & Renewable Energy, Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Media & Entertainment, Private Capital, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax, Technology

"All change please!" - Sweeping new UK legislation on unfair commercial practices comes into force on 26 May 2008

by Timothy Pinto more

28-Apr-2008  |  Environment & Planning, Real Estate

Environmental Highlights (April 2008)

Key issues discussed include: EU proposals to harmonise laws on provision of Information to patientsA recent case which ... by Mark Dennis, Benjamin F. Grzimek, Matthew Royle, Tim Worden more

26-Feb-2008  |  Environment & Planning, Real Estate

Environmental Highlights (February 2008)

2007/2008 Public Bills A number of Public Bills on the environment are currently making their way through the Parliamentary ... by more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Headline changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company? Find a brief overview ... by Deborah Cloake, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Guide to October 2007 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company? by Deborah Cloake, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Guide to April 2008 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company? April 2008 changes. by Deborah Cloake, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Directors' Duties

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company's Directors' ... by Deborah Cloake more

01-Aug-2007  |  Real Estate

Changes to the rating system - Touching the void

Rating is not usually a controversial topic, but the Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007, which reduces empty rates relief for ... more

22-May-2007  |  Environment & Planning, Real Estate

Planning White Paper: "Planning for a Sustainable Future"

On the 21st May 2007 the Government published a White Paper on reform of the planning system, entitled "Planning for a ... by more

17-May-2007  |  Environment & Planning, Real Estate

Energy Efficiency - New Certification Requirements

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27-Mar-2007  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate

Scottish & Newcastle plc v Raguz - Court Appeal

The Court of Appeal has now given judgment in the appeal of the High Court decision last April. by Saleem Fazal more

08-Nov-2006  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate

Rights to Light - Developers take care before turning off the lights

As buildings go up, adjoinging landowners sometimes feel that they should share a slice of the profit pie, whether they are ... by Saleem Fazal more

03-Nov-2006  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate

Frightened of forfeiture - Is it all about to change?

Forfeiture laws are complex and archaic. The good news is that The Law Commission has published a report recommending the ... by Saleem Fazal more

27-Sep-2006  |  Real Estate

Important Land Registry deadline on the horizon - Act now to protect your Company's rights

Do you occupy land that you do not own or lease? Or does your land benefit from rights that are not registered in your name? more

19-Jul-2006  |  Real Estate

Fire Regulations - Hot off the press

If you have not carried out a fire risk assessment by 1 October 2006 you will be breaking the law and could be fined or ... by more

05-May-2006  |  Real Estate

REIT bill published: Companies can convert from 1 January 2007; 2% conversion charge

Will your corporate structure and business allow for a conversion to REITs, and is the 2% conversion charge worth the tax ... by more

01-May-2006  |  Real Estate

On track for the Olympics

In July 2005, the IOC made the momentous announcement in Singapore that London had won the contested bid to hold the 2012 Olympic ... more

10-Oct-2005  |  Real Estate

All Land Registry documents now open to public view

All documents held at the Land Registry are now accessible under changes that took effect on 13 October 2005. more

10-Oct-2005  |  Real Estate

Building regulations

From 6 April 2006, there will be stricter building regulation controls on ventilation and fuel and power in an effort to improve ... more

10-Oct-2005  |  Real Estate

Mezzanine Floors

Retailers have been given a two-month reprieve before the introduction of planning controls over mezzanines. more

10-Oct-2005  |  Real Estate

OFT issues guidance on unfair terms in tenancy contract

New guidelines on unfair contract terms in tenancy agreements have been issued by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). more

10-Oct-2005  |  Real Estate

Planning Tax to be introduced (again!)

Although there have already been three attempts in the past 50 years to capitalise on development gain, all of which have been ... more

10-Oct-2005  |  Real Estate

Stamp Duty Land Tax

An error in the original legislation has meant that HMR&C did not haev the necessary statutory powers to claim interest on ... more

01-Jul-2005  |  Real Estate

New Fire Regulations

The primary objective of the fire regulation must be to save lives and reduce damage to property. Simple, isn't it? So why is ... by more

30-Jun-2005  |  Real Estate

Freedom of Information - A free for all?

On New Year's Day 2005, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the FOI) came fully into force, opening up a new world of ... more

01-Apr-2005  |  Real Estate

New Waste Management Regulations

The Government are extending waste management controls to cover agricultural waste. These will require farmers and landowners to ... more

01-Sep-2004  |  Real Estate

Commonhold - A summary of the new regime

When will the government stop changing our industry? This article provides a brief insight into the new Commonhold Regime. by more

24-Jul-2004  |  Private Client, Real Estate

The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003

The demise of the 'Anti-Social' hedge? The new Act introduces a local authority-administered procedure to deal with complaints ... by Lisa Bevan more

01-Jun-2004  |  Real Estate

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 changes - Are you prepared?

In 2001, Taylor Wessing participated in the government consultation on proposals to amend and streamline the lease renewal ... more

30-Oct-2003  |  Environment & Planning, Real Estate

Reform of the re-zoning regime in Ireland

In an article written for the Irish Planning and Environmental Law Journal (Autumn 2003), Matthew Allan discusses the reform of ... more