ECHR McDonald V McDonald
Finally, Some Relief for Residential Landlords After a six year sojourn through the judicial system, the highest court in the land has finally confirmed that...
Commercial Property - Page 9
Mistakes that mean landlords lose right to break-up
Landlords looking to terminate a lease have received a blunt reminder of what it takes to serve a valid break notice after a legal battle...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyOptions: Beware the illusory pot of gold
Developers are astute business people. When dealing with them it is wise to keep your wits about you. Here are some common transaction structures employed...
John Guthrie
Partner, Commercial PropertyThe huff and puff of planning enforcement
The house built behind bales of straw and covered by tarpaulin at Salfords, near Reigate, to hide it from the council until the expiry of...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyThe Hidden Cost of Energy
From 1 April 2018, the Energy Efficiency in Buildings Regulations 2015 will prohibit the letting of properties which do not meet the prescribed minimum energy...
Tamzin Mandelli
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyChanges to permitted development rights
There were several changes to permitted development rights that came into force on 6 April 2016: • The existing temporary right to change a building...
Anne Bridger
Senior Solicitor, Commercial PropertyAnyone for tennis?
The High Court recently had to decide whether an easement (a legal right over property) can exist to use a tennis court, golf course or...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyFlooding: Don’t Get Your Feet Wet
Flooding has always been an issue but has been particularly severe since 2000. The cost of damage runs into the billions and with meteorologists predicting...
Tamzin Mandelli
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyThe Dangers of Non Disclosure
It is well known that replies to enquiries must be accurate when given to avoid potential claims for misrepresentation. Greenridge Luton One Limited –v- Kempton...
Gaenor Thomas
Associate, Commercial PropertyIn Need of a Facelift!
Eligible projects in the Elmbridge area could qualify for a grant of up to 90% of the project costs. Individual businesses, business groups, trade associations,...
