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Cinema Wars: The Courts Awaken
A review of two recent planning law cases relating to cinema schemes, looking at s73 applications and the role of development plan policies in managing competition.
Read morePermissions in Principle: a brave new planning world?
An overview of regulations relating to brownfield land registers and permission in principle including criteria for including land in a register and allocating it for housing development
Read moreMIPIM: 10 things we learnt about you
A round up of things we learnt during our first experience of MIPIM week, from what to wear to how to plan your diary and make the most of your new connections
Read moreEngaging with Development – do we always know what we need?
Comment on the need for public engagement in the planning and development process, following a ULI presentation on The Well-Tempered City (author Jonathan Rose)
Read moreRent reductions in Side Letters: do they work?
Rent Reductions, rent reviews, side letters and retail.
Read moreWhat chance is there for developers railing against Stamp Duty Land Tax
After nearly three years of the increased residential Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates and almost a year of the SDLT surcharge for additional properties, developers are mounting a call for reform. How successful can this be opposite a government under economic pressure?
Read morePlanning to Protect Pubs
A review of recent article 4 directions removing permitted development rights from pubs and proposed legislation to protect them from development and demolition.
Read moreFinally, a victory in the on-going battle against business rates
The Supreme Court ruling in Newbigin v Monks represents a welcome and important victory for UK property developers.
Read moreThe new statutory obligation to report on payment practices
Key points (and links) for businesses to note about the draft Reporting Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017 which comes into effect in April 2017.
Read moreCIL review: A note of caution to charities
An overview of the CIL review team's recommendations for reform of CIL and consideration of the effect the loss of charitable exemptions could have on charities
Read moreThe Housing White Paper: 5 ways to boost delivery
A round-up of five key themes in the Housing White Paper which aim to increase land available for housing and boost build-out rates.
Read moreGreen belt development - don't forget the law!
A review of the housing white paper in relation to green belt development noting that the Green Belt (London and Home Counties) Act 1938 is a further hurdle.
Read moreBusiness rate hikes about to hit retailers
Retailers are bracing themselves for increased property costs in the form of newly calculated business rates which take effect in April 2017.
Read moreElectronic Signatures – the future of executing documents?
You could be forgiven for failing to spot the release of The EU Regulation on Electronic Identification and Trust Services in the Internal Market (910/2014/EU) (the Regulation), released post EU referendum. We consider the impact of this and the Law Society's Guidance Note on electronic signatures (the Guidance Note).
Read moreGarden Villages - are they necessary?
A recent Government announcement has proposed 14 sites across England to be the first garden villages, with 3 further sites to be new garden towns. But with a country full of deserted and derelict buildings, are garden villages and towns the only way forward?
Read moreThe ins and outs of tall buildings
Whilst iconic design can be fabulous, RPC asks if we will see developers and architects put more thought into the needs of their occupiers and surrounding landowners, and less of a focus on headline-grabbing exterior designs.
Read moreBuilding on Brexit
The Impact of Brexit on the Construction Industry and the House of Commons Briefing Paper
Read moreOffice to Residential Permitted Development Rights – an update
The rights to convert a building from office use to residential without needing to submit a planning application are not new, although a recent decision from the Planning Court have brought them back to the headlines and suggest that they may be more flexible than anticipated.
Read moreBrexit and the housing crisis – where are we now?
It is only a couple of months since the Government restated its 'one million homes by 2020' pledge. It was always going to be a big ask, with talk of land banking, constructions skills shortages and delays in the planning system being bandied about on a regular basis
Read moreDrones: don't fly out of bounds (legally)
Various commercial industries have already woken up to the myriad opportunities offered by drone technologies. Whilst the regulatory regime evolves, it is important that companies don’t fall foul of the law.
Read morePlanning: the sequential test
For those involved in retail development, a recent Planning Court case serves as a helpful summary and update on the interpretation of the sequential test set out in para 24 of the NPPF.
Read moreBreak Notice – All 4 one?
The recent Chancery Division case of Levett-Dunn & ors v NHS Property Services Ltd [2016] EWHC 943 (Ch) considers the validity of a break notice served on four landlords, all "care of" the same address.
Read more"Innovative and sustainable" – Rio Ferdinand launches new redevelopment and regeneration model
Former England football captain and Manchester Utd Defender Rio Ferdinand presented his new charity, The Legacy Foundation, to delegates at MIPIM last week.
Read moreGlobal Real Estate Transactions to Hit $1tn by 2020
According to a new report released on 15 March by JLL, the global ageing population will drive real estate transaction volumes over $1tn (£704bn) globally by 2020, up from $700bn (£484bn) in 2015.
Read moreUrban Land Institute publishes Second Edition of acclaimed Build to Rent Guide
Last week the Urban Land Institute published a Second Edition of its acclaimed Build to Rent Guide - hailed by some in the market as a "Bible" for the PRS industry.
Read moreNEC must extend culture and spirit to lawyers to end curse of the Z Clause
In the NEC Users' Group Newsletter (No.75 November 2015), Rudi Klein – in his article, "Revisiting the curse of the Z clause" (page 2) – remarks that, "Unfortunately, through the 'loophole' of option Z, far too many NEC contracts are amended beyond recognition and fail to deliver as they should".
Read moreHousing shortage is a construction industry skills crisis
Headlines focus on the emotive issue of hard-working families being unable to afford their own homes, and the Government’s pledge to get Britain building.
Read moreMobile marketing – lessons learnt from Optical Express
Mobile marketing is an essential part of the marketing tool kit of most retailers.
Read moreCavendish win on penalties: Supreme Court makes finger-tip save of ageing doctrine
The Supreme Court has provided long awaited clarification of the law on penalty clauses and liquidated damages, upholding the "penalty rule" but further limiting its utility in a commercial setting.
Read moreTitan v Colliers – the price of everything and value of nothing
The Court of Appeal recently overturned the High Court's judgment in the case of Titan v Colliers.
Read moreNo returns for M&S following Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of Marks and Spencer plc (M&S) v BNP Paribas Securities Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd (BNPP).
Read moreSquatting: an own goal?
In October 2015, a Manchester hotel undergoing extensive refurbishment works was occupied by squatters and housing activists.
Read moreTribunal criticizes HMRC’s refusal to allow retrospective VAT group application
The First-tier Tribunal (in Copthorn Holdings Ltd v HMRC) has asked HMRC to reconsider its decision to refuse a taxpayer’s application for retrospective VAT group registration. This is the second time HMRC have been asked to “think again” on their decision.
Read moreDon't blame it on the sunshine – the impact of weather on the retail industry
The Met Office has recently published a report that considers the impact of weather on the retail industry (a copy is available here).
Read moreCan omni-channel deliver a retail experience?
Greater competition for a hassle-free retail experience is on the agenda for both internet only and bricks and mortar retailers.
Read moreOffice to residential development crusade continues
As part of the Government's ongoing crusade to get homes built, the office to residential permitted development right, previously set to expire in May 2016, has been made permanent.
Read more'Stand Up and Deliver' - the competition for same day delivery hots up
Argos has become the first UK bricks and mortar retailer to offer shoppers same day delivery up to 10pm.
Read moreMEES: The legal implications
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards regulations (MEES) will implement legislation that could make the potential benefits of "being green" tangible.
Read moreService charge interpretation and the cautionary tale of Arnold v Britton
In the recent case of Arnold v Britton[1], the Supreme Court considered the meaning of a service charge clause in a long lease which would result in the tenant paying service charges of over £550,000 per annum by 2072.
Read moreBusiness Rates: Don't pull the Woolway over your eyes
A recent Supreme Court decision on business rates had the RPC Real Estate team talking, and not just because it related to our second & sixth floor neighbours, Mazars.
Read more"That don’t distress me much …"
George Osborne's pledge to tackle the housing crisis, if acted on, should see an increase in housebuilding.
Read moreFeast your eyes on this! ASOS and Wall's collaboration a trade mark success?
Back in December 2014 Retail Therapy featured an article on the surprising collaboration between McDonalds and Moschino.
Read moreSummer Budget – property developments
Last week's "summer" Budget, the first by a (solely) Conservative government for nearly two decades, was full of surprises but contained relatively few specific property tax measures.
Read moreTime limit for challenges to adjudication decisions clarified
Adjudication is intended to be a quick and cost-effective means of resolving a dispute. However, in its first decision concerning adjudication, handed down on 17 June 2015, the Supreme Court has reached a finding that means parties to adjudication may face a very long delay to reach a final determination of the dispute between them. The decision, in the case of Aspect Contracts (Asbestos) Limited v Higgins Construction plc, allows a respondent to adjudication to challenge the outcome any time up to six years after it makes payment to the successful referring party, thereby potentially rendering historic adjudication decisions vulnerable to further litigation.
Read morePlay nicely, children
Litigation is, by its very nature, an adversarial process. But as the court has made clear in the case of Simon Gotch & Susan Linda Gotch v Enelco Limited1, litigants should also co-operate, to ensure the swift and cost-effective resolution of their disputes.
Read moreForfeiture ... that's a relief
A landlord's right to forfeit for breach of covenant by the tenant is a useful remedy commonly found in leases.
Read moreFlood Re: the impact of the scheme on surveyors and valuers
The catastrophic impact that flooding can have on property owners has been seen all over the news for the past decade. In particular, 2012 saw some of the wettest weather for a century and left thousands of households struggling to find insurance cover for their properties.
Read moreCan concessions heal the high street?
Typically, concessions are used by retailers to incorporate third party brands into their retail space and broaden the range of products on offer to their target consumers.
Read moreBeyond night and day: The importance of causation
In order to succeed in a claim for professional negligence, a claimant must establish that the professional owed him a relevant duty of care, that they breached that duty and that the breach caused the loss he seeks to recover.
Read moreFashioning a market – the impact of London Fashion Week on high street retailers
London Fashion Week (LFW) has closed its doors once again for another 6 months before fashion's greatest and most celebrated designers return to showcase their S/S16 collection on 18 September 2015.
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