Public right of way claims – what are they, and...
As a landowner, you may have heard of the term ‘public right of way’ and wondered what it means. A public right of way is an area...
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New legislation affects overseas companies with UK property
Overseas companies with property interests in the UK need to comply with new money laundering legislation. Any overseas entity planning to buy, sell or transfer...
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Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyShould you buy or rent a commercial property?
If you are looking to move your business, there is an important decision to be made around whether you should buy or rent premises. There...
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Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyBrexit: maddening but not frustrating when it comes to contracts
Brexit may be maddening for business, communities and even the politicians in the thick of it, but in all the uncertainty, one thing seems certain,...
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Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyResidential properties owned by companies – ATED – Annual Tax...
ATED is an annual tax payable mainly by companies that own UK residential property. Until 1 April 2016, ATED was only applicable to residential properties...
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Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyA “takeaway” from Prezzo
Prezzo held a sub-lease of a ground floor and basement restaurant. In the lease, Prezzo’s landlord covenanted to “insure the premises in accordance with its...
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Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyEasements and rights of way – Get off my land!...
If you’ve discovered an easement running through your property, you may be wondering who has access and who can pass over your land. There are...
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Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyA cautionary tale – architects’ copyright
Developers need to take care not to infringe copyright in architect’s drawings. In a recent case, the High Court held that copyright in an architect’s...
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Partner, Head of Commercial Property5 top tips to make sure your planning application is...
If you’re attempting to get planning permission to develop your property, you need to ensure that you understand exactly what is expected of you, and...
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Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyTouché – A fencing easement
We lawyers often come across fencing covenants in transfer deeds and conveyances, both old and modern. They usually provide that one party promised to maintain...
