SDLT Considerations for Developers in England
September 5, 2024Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a significant consideration for developers when acquiring land or property. SDLT is payable on…
The Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024: Important Update for Leaseholders & Landlords
August 20, 2024The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, which received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, represents a significant transformation in the…
Insulating Construction Contracts from Insolvent Contractors
July 16, 2024The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used on many construction projects in England…
Building Beyond Boundaries: Foundations for Gender Equality
July 15, 2024Welcome to the first article in the Building Beyond Boundaries series. In this series of articles our employment law team…
Practical Considerations when Terminating a JCT Building Contract
July 15, 2024The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used on many construction projects in England…
Navigating the New Changes to the Joint Contracts Tribunal Design & Build 2024 Contract
June 11, 2024On 17th April 2024, the JCT published its long-awaited updated Design and Build Contract (“JCT DB 2024”).
Policy to Practice: Navigating Changes in Planning Enforcement
May 31, 2024On 25th April 2024, major changes to planning enforcement in England came into effect, primarily driven by the Levelling-up and…
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS)
May 28, 2024Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) provide a tax-efficient and accessible method for real estate investment.
Navigating Stamp Duty: Your Essential Guide
May 16, 2024Following the spring budget announcement on the 6th March 2024, the chancellor announced that from 1st June 2024, Multiple Dwellings…
The Right of First Refusal – When Does It Apply?
May 14, 2024When a landlord is planning to sell the freehold of a building that contains residential flats, it is usually legally…