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The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act: how far do the new disclosure requirements go?
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 provided new legislation dealing with a raft of real estate matters. One area which will be particularly impactful is the…
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Public open space: Risks for developers
This article discusses the recent case of R (on the application of Day) v Shropshire Council [2023] UKSC 8 which highlights the potential risks to developers of lan…
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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Green lease renewals and energy expectations
A recent decision has provided useful guidance on how a request to insert energy efficiency clauses into leases during a lease renewal will be treated.
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Spray foam insulation: exploring the real costs and implications for homeowners
Spray foam insulation has been a popular choice for the last three decades. So, it would seem extremely confusing for homeowners that mortgage lenders consider spra…
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Exploring the key factors and trends impacting the hotels and leisure sector
Our specialist hotels and leisure team highlight the key factors and trends at the forefront of discussions at the recent International Hospitality Investment Forum…
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The extent of an adopted highway
Earlier this year the High Court gave a ruling on the extent of a highway. Given the sheer number of highways it is perhaps surprising that, legally, we may not kno…
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Green leases: an overview of green lease provisions
We provide an overview of green lease provisions and the benefits of including such provisions for both landlords and tenants.
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How the Government’s developer remediation contract will affect developers
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has imposed an ultimatum for developers to sign up to their developer remediation contract and threatened t…
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Don’t get yourself in knots: understanding Japanese Knotweed
Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is vital to be able to recognise Japanese Knotweed within your garden as its presence may have negative implications for the…
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MEES Regulations from 1 April 2023: the next chapter for commercial landlords
Commercial landlords need to be aware of the impending changes affecting properties in England and Wales resulting from the MEES Regulations and the steps they need…