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Bidding for public projectsIn the present economic climate the public sector is a potentially vital (or even life saving) source of work, particularly as central government is increasing the level of funding available for public sector projects to counterbalance the downturn in the private sector... read more...
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Is sustainable development affordable in a recession?Sustainability has risen to the top of the agenda for just about everyone involved in commercial property in recent years but the question cropping up with increasing regularity is can we afford sustainable development in a downturn..? read more...
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Renegotiation of planning obligationsIn the current harsh economic climate, it is increasingly the case that the levels of contributions that are required under existing planning obligations (including requirements for affordable housing and off-site infrastructure... read more...
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The complete package – social housing finance solutionThe Complete Package has been designed by the social housing finance team to provide a solution to one of the most important issues affecting social landlords at the current time. The difficulties caused by the credit crunch... read more...
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Contractor InsolvencySteps to take to protect yourself against the threat. Needless to say financial due diligence is vital if you are using a contractor you have never worked with before. However, even with your regular contractors... read more...
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Adverse possession – A squatter’s acknowledgement of the landowner's paper title can help the landowner if he acts swiftly.As landowners are continually reminded, if you sleep on your rights you lose them. The recent House of Lords case, Ofulue v Bossert which upheld a decision by the Court of Appeal is the latest such reminder concerning adverse possession claims. The decision is relevant... read more...
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Goodwill in trade related propertiesNew guidance recently issued by the Valuation Office Agency of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be of interest to anyone involved with the purchase of a business such as a pub, restaurant, hotel, cinema, care home, petrol station or similar... read more...
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Drilling for (fuel) oil! Can a landlord do it?Two recent cases, one on either side of the Border, have highlighted limits on the rights a landlord has under the clause that allows it to enter to inspect and survey the premises let to its tenant. The Scots case involved a landlord’s right of entry... read more...
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Tenant concessions in hard timesIn current economic conditions more tenants are at risk of becoming insolvent and fewer want new premises. Landlords have growing concerns about empty premises left by insolvent tenants, liability for business rates and the prospect of dealing with administrators... read more...
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