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The Housing and Planning Bill: What it means for local developers

Napthens - November 23rd 2015
The Housing and Planning Bill made its first appearance before the House of Commons last month. The Bill proposes numerous changes in line with the Government’s bid to address the nationwide housing crisis. Amidst this drive to satisfy the demand for housing, we envisage a welcome change set to benefit local land owners and developers.
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Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules – The most important part?

Napthens - November 23rd 2015
In England and Wales, a Part 36 offer can be made by the defendant or claimant to try and settle a claim. A Part 36 offer can be made either regarding the value of the claim or the issue of liability, or can include both if relevant.
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Recent Update: ‘Right to light’ warning

Napthens - February 6th 2015
Developers and property owners should be aware of recent recommendations which seek to radically reform the law surrounding the so-called ‘right to light.’
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Opposing a lease renewal without paying compensation

Napthens - November 4th 2014
A tenant of a business lease has a statutory right to a lease renewal at the end of the contractual term, if it satisfies criteria in section 23 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA 1954) i.e. it occupies the property for the purposes of a business.
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Rent recovery to be transformed under new rules

Napthens - February 14th 2014
Commercial landlords must be aware of changes to the law which will transform the way they collect outstanding rent.
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SEARCHES: “To do, or not to do….”

Napthens - February 21st 2012
Contracts for the sale and purchase of land are founded on the legal principle of Caveat Emptor(let the Buyer beware). This is commonly understood to mean that it is the Buyer’s responsibility to investigate title to the property which...
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Stamp Duty Land Tax and the rate of VAT – do you owe more tax?

Napthens - December 12th 2010
On the 4th of January 2011 the standard rate of VAT will increase from 17.5% to 20%. HM Revenue & Customs have issued guidance on the impact of this increase on Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) on non-residential leases. The purpose...
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Termination of a business tenancy without renewal

Napthens - August 11th 2010
If you are a landlord or a tenant you should be aware that there are certain things you must do in order to legitimately bring your business tenancy to an end.Procedure for termination by a landlord The Regulatory Reform (Business...
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