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Professional
A new telecoms code is here, but what are the solutions for landowners?
The long-awaited reformed Electronic Communications Code arrived under the radar on 28 December. The new legislation, in development for a few years, affects all telecoms lettings and has drastically changed the relationship dynamic between telecoms operators and landowners.
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Professional
Landlords need to demonstrate flexibility to survive retailer insolvencies
It’s a difficult time for the high street as the internet and Black Friday undermine the traditional New Year sales. Much like in 2008, insolvency issues are high on the agenda for retailers again.
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Professional
2018 preview : plenty to look forward to in busy year ahead for housing policy
Much of what we as lawyers do on behalf of clients hangs on our ability to anticipate future issues and provide upcoming strategic commercial solutions.
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Professional
E-code: urgent call for landlords with mobile phone masts
It has just been revealed that the new electronic communications code will come into force on 28 December, and Ed Cracknell tells us why landowners who have mobile phone masts on their land need to take urgent action this week.
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Insight
Safer streets for a healthier London
London’s growing and increasingly dense environment means ‘healthy streets’ are fast becoming a necessity.
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Professional
Coercing developers with CPOs is not a quick fix to the housing crisis
In his last Budget, the chancellor voiced concerns over the shortfall between planning permissions granted and the number of homes being built
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Professional
London Plan: greater use of review mechanisms is cause for concern
The draft London Plan is essential reading for anyone who wants to know where the capital is headed
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Professional
Lessons from the courts: the key 2017 legal cases in property
The year has seen many important real estate cases reach the courts
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Insight
Khan: The man with a plan
The Draft London Plan has clearly demonstrated Sadiq Khan’s objectives for London.
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Professional
The risks of deleterious materials in construction contracts
The inclusion of deleterious or prohibited material clauses in both building contracts and professional appointment documents is widespread within the construction industry.
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Professional
Blockchain has not yet come of age but we must stay abreast of its rise
Most people have heard or read about blockchain and how it is set to revolutionise the real estate sector.
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Online
Landlords should beware stricter lending criteria
Buy-to-let lending has been a major topic in recent months and from the end of September, banks and other financial institutions were obliged to apply stricter lending criteria before approving new requests for lending from certain private landlords.
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Searching with malice
In a recent transaction, completion was jeopardised because the buyer’s application for a priority search revealed another prior search and a unilateral notice lodged at the Land Registry to protect a lease which was a forgery.
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Professional
Disruption has created new legal challenges across the industry
Disruption in real estate has given rise to a number of potential legal pitfalls.
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Professional
Tenants must tread carefully when surrendering a lease
In the recent case of Co-operative Bank plc v Hayes Freehold Ltd, a tenant surrendered its lease without checking whether the landlord had mortgaged the freehold.
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Professional
E-code clarifies relations between landowners and network operators
The new Electronic Communications Code is expected to come into force later this year as a result of the Digital Economy Act 2017 receiving royal assent on 27 April.
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Professional
Leasehold reform paper needs a sharper focus to be successful
It is a measure of how seriously the government is taking the housing crisis that, while in the middle of all-consuming Brexit negotiations, it has found the time to issue a consultation on leasehold reform for residential property in England.
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Professional
Incoming lease accounting changes demand careful consideration
Yet another change to accounting principles is on the way. It is estimated to increase EBITDA of businesses by 10% to 40% and debt by between 10% and 98%.
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Insight
Wholesale ban on leaseholds would be counterproductive
The government’s proposed ban on selling new-build houses on a leasehold basis is a welcome move intended to protect consumers from unfair and excessive ground rent and other charges. However, the real issue lies in the detail of leasehold sale agreements.
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Professional
Regulation has a key role to play in infrastructure improvement
According to the McKinsey Global Institute, the world needs to invest $3.3trn (£2.5trn) in infrastructure annually up to 2030. The current level is around $2.5trn. This shortfall will have a real impact on cities - particularly global gateway cities such as London.