Michael Fahy

Associate, Appleby Spurling Hunter

Residential property update

Michael Fahy takes ?a look at some of the ?latest government initiatives purported to level out the housing market and who ?they really seek to benefit

Update: commercial property

It's been a busy six months for solicitors - but what did you miss? Michael Fahy provides a snapshot of the cases that have shaken things up and of the new code on service charges

Smart money

Charities seeking to plug a financial shortfall using some of their reserves can end up falling foul of rules on asset management, warns Michael Fahy

Local authorities looking to sell off assets linked to schools or public facilities should be aware that trying to change the purpose of land could result in it being taken back by estate. Michael Fahy explains how reverter clauses work

Ahead of the game

Green leases may seem unappealing in the current climate, but their flexible nature could offer numerous benefits to both landlords and tenants â€“ not least the opportunity to prepare for potential future legislation, says Michael Fahy

Pretty vacant

With so many commercial properties lying empty because of the economic downturn, landlords should take advantage of the new, less formal 'meanwhile' leases, which are designed for short-term lettings, says Michael Fahy

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