News & Articles
-
Read moreWhat impact does The Renters (Reform) Bill have for property developers
Read moreIn this article, Rikki Foster, solicitor and real estate litigator in our Development & Strategic Projects team looks at the implications that The Renters (Reform) Bill will have for property developers. There has been widespread media coverage about planned changes to the law under The Renters (Reform) Bill but very …
-
Read moreWhere there’s a Will: do the Law Commission's proposals do more harm than good for the vulnerable?
Read moreDeath is an inevitable part of life, which most do not like to contemplate, and marriage is still undertaken by many, although fewer people are choosing to tie the knot. Both events can create conflict, especially when it comes to money. In a bid to tackle the growing number of …
-
Read moreCapital Gains Tax on proceeds never received from sale of care home
Read moreThe Upper Tax Tribunal has recently confirmed the decision made by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) in the case of McEnroe and Newman vs HMRC. The case highlights the need for careful drafting of Sale of Purchase agreements where the intention of all parties, and the economic reality of the …
-
Read morePromotion agreements: Unlocking the value of surplus land
Read moreIn his latest article Chris Waterhouse, a member of our Development & Strategic Projects team, explores the use of promotion agreements and how they can help unlock the potential value in surplus land. Where a landowner wants to secure planning permission for development of land, they will often choose a …
-
Read moreDevelopers: why early legal advice can lead to "easy wins" for your project
Read moreRichard Mays, partner at Andrew Jackson Solicitors, heads the firm's Development & Strategic Projects team, a twelve strong team of lawyers who specialise in real estate transactions with a strategic dimension, and where the team can add value with its end to end project support. In his latest article, …
-
Read moreIllegal lobster catch lands fisherman in court
Read moreOur regulatory team, outlines a recent prosecution on behalf of Northumberland IFCA, resulting in illegally caught lobsters being returned to the sea. We recently prosecuted a trial at North Shields Magistrates Court on behalf of the Northumberland IFCA (Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority), resulting in a fisherman being found guilty …
-
Read moreHigh Street Rental Auctions: how does the government's proposal affect you?
Read moreAccording to figures from the British Retail Consortium, over the last five years the number of vacant shop units on the high street has increased by 6,000, with the current vacancy rate standing at 13.9%. Developments in planning legislation in recent years allow greater scope for changes of …
-
Read morePowers of Attorney Act: What's changing?
Read moreA Private Members' Bill proposing substantial changes to the Lasting Powers of Attorney process was passed by UK Parliament on 14 September 2023, without amendment, and Royal Assent was granted on 18 September 2023, with the bill becoming the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 (the Act). The Act will modernise …
-
Read moreCounting the cost: what you need to know about changes to fixed recoverable costs
Read moreFollowing a substantial review of the Civil Procedure Rules, fixed recoverable costs (FRC) will apply to most civil litigation claims with a value of up to £100,000 from 1 October 2023, including those within the fast track and the new intermediate track. Whilst it is anticipated that recoverable costs …