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Building Safety Act 2022: Lehner v Lant Street Management Co Ltd
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This insight details the case of Lehner v Lant Street Management Co Ltd (2024) and considers the recoverability of cladding wor…
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December 2024 sees further changes for the private rental sector in Northern Ireland
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Further changes were announced for the private rental sector in Northern Ireland from 1 December 2024. This insight highlights …
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SDLT and the hold over headache
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“Holding over” occurs when tenants remain in occupation of a property after the term of their lease has expired. In this insigh…
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Section 30(1)(g) applications: a warning to all landlords
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We consider a recent case which explores section 30(1)(g) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and the requirements for a landlo…
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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards: Anticipating changes in NI and exploring available tax relief for landlords
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Recent research published by CBRE NI indicated that 75% of Belfast office stock may be obsolete by 2030 if energy efficiency le…
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The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act: how far do the new disclosure requirements go?
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The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 provided new legislation dealing with a raft of real estate matters. One area which …
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Landlord and tenant: fitting in a fit-out
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In order to agree a letting a landlord might agree to grant a tenant a rent-free period reflecting the time and expense incurre…
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New Gateley Smithers Purslow appointment to head up East Anglia region
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We are pleased to have appointed Tim Neaves as regional manager to head up our East Anglia operation.
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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Green lease renewals and energy expectations
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A recent decision has provided useful guidance on how a request to insert energy efficiency clauses into leases during a lease …
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The Renter’s (Reform) Bill 2023: Understanding the proposed changes
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The Renter’s (Reform) Bill 2023 was recently introduced to Parliament, delivering a Government pledge to ‘level up the quality …
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