In this post we revisit private rights of way from the perspective of a development site – looking at how they are created, varied, and how they can be extinguished. Q1: ‘I recently purchased a large estate. At the time of purchase, my lawyers reported that the area close to one boundary was subject to a … Continue Reading
Increasing numbers of property developments contain a residential element sold off on long leases and a commercial element let on market rent terms. Those used to managing commercial leases may not realise how highly regulated the collection of residential rent and service charge is – Recent regulations have now revised the form of demand to be … Continue Reading
This post was also written by Harriet Morgan. From 6 April 2011, residential property with a consideration of over £1m will be subject to a higher SDLT rate of 5%. This means that a purchaser whose transaction will complete on or after 6 April 2011 will find themselves paying more SDLT than if completion had … Continue Reading
Since we posted on the effects of The Commons Act 2006 back in June 2009 there have been three cases. Many land owners will now find it harder to resist an application for registration of land as a town or village green and will have to live with the restrictions that registration creates. The recent … Continue Reading
On 6 April 2010, the new Community Infrastructure Levy (‘CIL’) Regulations came into force, partially replacing the current system of Section 106 agreements. There won’t be an immediate change in the planning regime, but now is the time to think about the CIL and any potential impact on future developments and transactions.… Continue Reading
This post was also written by Mark Hargreaves. Following on from our original blog on the Bribery Bill there have been some changes to the Bill during its speedy passage through Parliament. We have no doubt that this Bill will be enacted before the General Election. Agents, investors and developers do need to be aware … Continue Reading
This post was also written by George Brown and Mark Hargreaves Can the Bribery Bill, which we are told will become law before the General Election, affect property investors, agents and buyers?… Continue Reading
