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Essential real estate: village greens; Olympic trading laws; buying debt; Tesco v Dundee
Nabarro's May update for those in the real estate sector provides in-depth analysis on the Supreme Court's decision on what constitutes "proper understanding" in planning applications; development in public areas; Olympic Games and Sunday trading laws; buying real estate debt; and insurance risks.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Planning and Development
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A costly failure to respond to an offer to mediate
This briefing studies the recent case of PGF II SA v OMFS Company and another, in which the Technology and Construction Court considered the consequences of the late acceptance of a Part 36 offer and the effect that a refusal to mediate could have on the court's discretion on costs.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 11 May 2012 | Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Welcome development? Major shifts in planning policy and legislation
The radical changes introduced by the National Planning Policy Framework coupled with the Community Infrastructure Levy and the Mayor's Community Levy bring welcome changes for UK property developers. However, Travers Smith explain why the cost may challenge the financial viability of some schemes.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Planning and Development
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South African real estate law - a guide to current issues and opportunities
This article courtesy of ENS and Law Business Research Ltd provides a comprehensive guide to South African real estate law and the issues facing it. Areas discussed include legal framework; real estate activity; developments in practice; foreign investment; structuring the investment; and more.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 01 May 2012 | Practice Area: Property Finance
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An introduction to capital allowances for in-house lawyers and property professionals
Capital allowances represent a tax relief applying to the capital cost of fixed assets. They are given in place of depreciation. Wragge & Co's real estate tax team provide a basic guide to capital allowances, including what capital allowances are, who can claim them and how they can be obtained.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 20 April 2012 | Practice Area: Property Finance
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How a dramatic increase in private lending is helping Jersey's property sector to weather the recession
Jersey's property finance market has changed significantly since the downturn of the property market. This article considers the current state of the market for both individuals and corporates and asks whether the private loan is increasingly being seen as an alternative to mainstream lending.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 19 April 2012 | Practice Area: Property Finance
National Planning Policy Framework - a new agenda for growth
The Government has published its much anticipated National Planning Policy Framework which is a key part of the growth agenda. It contains the well publicised new presumption in favour of sustainable development. This briefing outlines the key implications for developers and the planning process.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 03 April 2012 | Practice Area: Planning and Development
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Spotlight on British Land plc - a detailed company analysis
This corporate profile from Brook Intelligence provides an exhaustive business overview on British Land plc - a real estate investment trust. Areas covered include company basics; business description; financials; share price; key events timeline; business and legal issues; strategy; and key people.
Law Firm: Brook Intelligence Centre | Published: 02 April 2012 | Practice Area: Commercial Property
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Safe as houses: insuring against liability of commercial real estate management companies in Russia
There are obvious advantages for owners of commercial real estate in Russia to engage management companies. However, in this briefing, Pepeliaev Group detail the liability issues and potential risks between an owner of a building and a management company as well as how to reduce these risks.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 30 March 2012 | Practice Area: Commercial Property
China's real estate market - is the bubble about to burst?
Recently, there has been much speculation that the China real estate bubble has begun to burst or at least deflate. This briefing from DLA Piper outlines the three main initiatives the Chinese government has implemented in the last year in an effort to stabilise property prices.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 28 March 2012 | Practice Area: Commercial Property
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