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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a consultation on implementing Awaab's Law for private rented tenancies...
The City of London Law Society (CLLS) Land Law Committee has updated its precedent entitled ‘Draft Form of Overseas Legal Opinion on Transactions...
This week's edition of Property weekly highlights includes: investment in repairs and new homes by social housing landlords and, in Scotland,...
The Scottish Government has published its analysis of responses to its consultation on draft regulations introducing a minimum energy efficiency...
Severance of a joint tenancySeverance is the process by which a joint tenancy is converted into a tenancy in common. It is a matter of evidence...
What is a certificate of title?A certificate of title (also known as a certificate on title) is a particular species of report on title.When...
Indemnity covenants in property transfersThis Practice Note looks at when an indemnity covenant should be given in a transfer of land. For general...
Resulting trustsResulting trusts represent one of the three types of trust which do not require to be declared or evidenced in writing. The others are...
Consecrated land and burial grounds—issues for developersConsecrated land — Church of EnglandFor the purposes of this section of this Practice Note, ‘consecrated land’ means any land or building which has been the subject of a service (and subsequent sentence) of consecration in accordance with the
Substation leases—key issues for landowners and utility companiesIntroduction and backgroundThis Practice Note highlights key considerations when acting for landowner clients and utility companies (distribution network operators (DNOs)) in connection with the negotiation of substation leases. It
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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