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Coronavirus (COVID-19)—global behavioural, exemptions, legislation and State aid case tracker

A number of competition authorities around the world are reacting in order to adapt to the impact caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The

EU State aid decisions—ongoing cases tracker

Below tracks recent European Commission decisions involving State aid, ongoing in-depth investigations and ongoing State aid sector inquiries. Closed

Republic of Ireland mergers—ongoing cases tracker

The below tracks live Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) merger investigations. For information on completed investigations, see

viagogo/StubHub

CASE HUBSee further, timeline.Case factsOutlineUK merger investigation into the completed acquisition by viagogo of the StubHub business of eBay Inc..

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Property key future developments tracker

Once a development occurs, it is then moved to the relevant archive:•Property key future developments tracker—2020 archive•Property key future...

22nd Oct

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A review of Standard Commercial Property Conditions (Third Edition) and practical tips

The Third EditionThe third edition of the Standard Commercial Property Conditions was published on 27 April 2017. It is an update to Standard...

22nd Oct

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New starter guide—entering into new commercial leases

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects potentially impacted by the government’s response to the COVID–19 outbreak....

20th Oct

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Lease variations—surrender and re-grant issues

The implied or deemed surrender and re-grant of a lease arises where an agreed variation of the terms of the original lease is so fundamental that the...

20th Oct

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Overreaching—sales by trustees of land

Broadly, the doctrine of overreaching enables purchasers (which includes tenants and mortgagees) in good faith for money or money’s worth to rely...

26th Sep

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Acquisition of easements by long use

Presumed grantAn easement may be established by long use:•at common law•under the doctrine of lost modern grant (a species of common law...

26th Sep

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Restrictive covenants—nature and characteristics

Covenants restricting the use of land imposed by a seller may be divided into three classes:•covenants imposed for the seller’s own benefit•covenants...

26th Sep

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A summary of types of private residential tenancies

Coronavirus (COVID-19): During the current pandemic, legislation and changes to practice and procedure in the courts and tribunals have been...

26th Sep

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Easements—nature and characteristics

Nature of an easementAn easement is an incorporeal right enjoyed by the owner of a legal estate (dominant tenement) over land in the ownership of...

26th Sep

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Standard pre-contract searches

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC before a property is sold or let can be difficult to satisfy when social distancing measures...

26th Sep

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Severance of a joint tenancy

Severance is the process by which a joint tenancy is converted into a tenancy in common. It is a matter of evidence whether severance has...

26th Sep

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Positive covenants—binding successors in title

A covenant is a form of contract. Under the doctrine of privity of contract the rights and liabilities created by a contract will bind the parties to...

26th Sep

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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 solicitors are instructed to investigate...

26th Sep

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Covenants for title

Under the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994 (LP(MP)A 1994), the seller will normally provide covenants for title, in...

25th Sep

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Standard Commercial Property Conditions (Second Edition)

The second edition of the Standard Commercial Property Conditions came into force on 1 June 2004 and these conditions are incorporated into many...

25th Sep

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Standard Commercial Property Conditions (Third Edition—2018 Revision)

The third edition of the Standard Commercial Property Conditions was published on 27 April 2017 a...

25th Sep

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Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) clauses for an agreement for lease

1Construction Industry Scheme—for use where the landlord’s contribution is a reverse premiumThe Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that the Landlord’s...

2nd Sep

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Starter homes policy and the Housing and Planning Act 2016

Starter homes policy2014 starter homes consultationIn December 2014 the government first announced its intention to launch a new starter homes scheme,...

25th Sep

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Property joint ventures—equity-sharing leases

What is an equity-sharing lease?An ‘equity-sharing’ lease is a structure which can be used as a mechanism for joint venture investment in property.In...

25th Sep

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Statutory wayleaves and rights of access

UtilitiesThe water, gas, electricity, communications and energy industries enjoy statutory rights of access onto private land to lay pipes, wires,...

25th Sep

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Oversail licences

Why have an oversail licence on a construction project?Under English law, the freehold owner of land will usually own the air space above their land...

25th Sep

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Enlargement of long terms

Practical applicationPositive covenantsEnlargement of a long lease into a freehold can be used to preserve positive covenants as, following...

25th Sep

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Development near electricity lines and cables

What options exist for development sites?On acquiring land for development, a developer must consider what electricity lines and cables exist under or...

25th Sep

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Reasonable and best endeavours

This Practice Note considers the terms ‘best endeavours’, ‘all reasonable endeavours’ and ‘reasonable endeavours’ that are frequently used in...

25th Sep

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Landlord and Tenant Act 1987—pitfalls and practical tips

Time limits and delaysThe time limits for the various stages of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (LTA 1987) procedures can seriously delay the...

25th Sep

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Oversailing

TrespassTrespass is the unlawful presence of a person on land in the possession of another. The ownership of land includes the airspace above it....

25th Sep

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Rights of light—insurance for developers

This Practice Note sets out the issues that a developer should consider in respect of rights of light (ROL) insurance and the common requirements,...

25th Sep

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Yielding up and vacant possession

Whether a tenant has yielded up, with or without vacant possession, is a question of fact and degree. Most modern leases contain an express covenant...

25th Sep

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Highways—adoption agreements

Powers to adoptThe Highways Act 1980 (HiA 1980) gives highway authorities the power to adopt new highways by agreement, places a duty on highway...

25th Sep

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Planning issues in demolition

Planning permission—does demolition count as 'development'?Under section 55(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990), planning...

25th Sep

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Works to trees, tree preservation orders and trees in conservation areas

Works to treesGenerally, work to trees does not constitute development under section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990) so that...

25th Sep

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Creating a valid contract

A contract for the sale of land, or of any interest in land, is void unless it complies with Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989, s 2...

25th Sep

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Build to Rent schemes—key features

This Practice Note:•discusses the development of the large scale private rented sector (PRS)•considers the Government’s incentive package for Build to...

25th Sep

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Consumer Code for Home Builders

What is the Code?The Consumer Code for Homebuilders (the Code) came into effect in April 2010. It is an industry-led code of conduct for home builders...

25th Sep

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Lender protection on construction projects—introductory guide

When providing finance for any development or construction project, the lender (or funder) and its advisers will use various methods to protect the...

25th Sep

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