We have posted previously about the case of EMI Group Ltd v O&H Q1 Ltd, in which the court was asked to decide whether a tenant can assign its tenancy to its guarantor. In this case, EMI Group were the
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Insight and commentary on investment property, corporate real estate issues and property development
Real Estate Legal Update, published by Reed Smith LLP, focuses on legal developments affecting real estate markets and transactions. The blog covers topics such as landlord and tenant disputes, commercial leasing issues, property finance, regulatory changes impacting real estate, and the effects of legislation on property ownership and development. It also addresses sector-specific challenges like hospitality industry trends, retail property closures, and infrastructure laws related to telecommunications and parking reforms. The content includes analysis of court rulings, legislative updates, and practical guidance for navigating legal and regulatory complexities in real estate across multiple jurisdictions.
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Public Register of Overseas Companies – Now You See Me…..
If you are an investor currently using overseas entities to hold UK property you should be aware that the UK Government is putting together proposals for greater transparency of the beneficial owners of UK properties owned by overseas entities.
The…
One year to go. Are you ready for the MEES Regulations?
It’s now less than one year to go until the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, commonly known as the MEES Regulations (minimum energy efficiency standards) come into effect. It is time to act if you…
Time for Plan B? Amending a planning scheme.
In today’s volatile markets the commercial viability of a project can change in the time it takes to implement a hard-won planning consent and even after works have begun.
It may therefore be necessary to amend a scheme to maintain…
Dilapidations Claims: Repair or Despair?
How can landlords make sure they can claim for the diminution in the value of their reversion when the lease of a dilapidated property comes to an end? Doing no work but hoping to claim was not a successful strategy…
(US) Payment and Performance Bonds vs Completion Bonds. What’s best for your project?
By Simon Adams
Several types of bonds exist in the development world. So, which type of bond is best for your project?
A payment and performance bond is a combination instrument. It’s first a payment bond that guarantees that the contractor will pay…
BloggeRS: Eva Lai ‘Proposal for new Chinese investment rules – Is UK property investment still attractive?’
By Eva Lai
Reports suggest that China proposes to impose greater monitoring of large outbound investments and potentially block state-owned enterprises from purchasing overseas property with a value of more than US$1bn in a single transaction. Additionally, permission may be required for the…
BloggeRS: Introducing Eva Lai ‘Mastering the art of “guanxi” for Chinese outbound investments’
By Eva Lai
As many of you are aware when doing business with Chinese investors you will need to come to terms with “Guanxi” – meaning relationships or connections outside the family. This is the core of Chinese society and culture. It is…
Supreme Court Likes Reality in Business Rates
The disputed rates in Newbigin (Valuation Officer) (Respondent) v S J & J Monk (a firm) (Appellant) relate to building works in 2012 and the question was whether the rating list could give the building a £1 nominal value or…
(US) There are two New York real estate transfer tax proposals to watch in Governor Cuomo’s proposed budget
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced his FY 2018 budget proposal on January 17. The proposal includes several significant revenue-raisers, including a few that could impact the New York real estate market.
- Income Tax – Sourcing of Gain From Sale
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