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A Government Bill - the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - that would, amongst other things, make squatting in residential buildings a criminal offence is expected to become law...
Commercial property: Changes to capital allowances and fixtures expected in April 2012
Earlier in the year, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published a consultation paper on major changes to the rules that allow capital allowances claims for plant and machinery fixtures in buildings.
These...
Compensation changes to compulsory purchase orders
A group of compulsory purchase experts are campaigning for the government to change the way councils work how compensation is calculated when compulsory purchase orders (CPO) are exercised.
The Compulsory...
The negative effect of Enterprise zones
Enterprise zones were first introduced under Margaret Thatcher's government in the 1980s and since then has been subject to much criticism. Data from the Work Foundation shows that during the period 1981...
Changes to energy performance certificates delayed until April 2012
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has recently announced that it will now implement its proposed changes to the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England...
OFT consults on draft guidance for estate agents and property developers
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has recently launched a consultation on draft guidance to estate agents and property developers, which aims to help businesses that handle purchases and sales of property...
Private drains and sewers to be transferred to water and sewerage companies on 1 October 2011
The Water Industry (Schemes for Adoption of Private Sewers) Regulations 2011 came into force on 1 July 2011.
Under the Regulations, statutory sewerage and water undertakers take ownership of all private...
Radlett planning dispute rumbles on…
In a long-running legal battle, St Albans City and District Council has announced that it will not appeal the High Court’s recent decision to give permission for a large rail freight interchange to be...
Lease breaks – giving vacant possession
Background
Any conditions attached to a lease break clause must have been satisfied before one can successfully break a lease. As seen in various cases, such conditions will be strictly construed.
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Court gives green light to freight interchange in Radlett
The High Court has overturned the Government’s decision to refuse to grant property developer HelioSlough planning permission to create a rail freight interchange in Radlett.
This ongoing legal battle...