Property

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19 Jul 2010

Update: costs

Naming the wrong defendant on your CFA agreement can be a costly business, writes Simon Gibbs

5 Jul 2010

An office is a "house", Lord Neuberger decides

A building designed as a house but exclusively used as an office is a "house" for leasehold enfranchisement purposes, Lord Neuberger, the Master of the Rolls, has decided.

11 May 2010

Update: tax and trusts

David Bird reviews the latest developments in tax and estate planning, including negligible value claims for CGT, inheritance taxand agricultural property relief

4 May 2010

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

27 Apr 2010

Virtual alienation

The right of tenants to 'virtually assign' leases has been strengthened by a recent case, but the change should also be welcomed by landlords, says Julian Sidoli del Ceno

20 Apr 2010

The future's green

The green lease toolkit will encourage landlords and tenants to work together on environmental issues, allowing them to put ideas into practice which will prepare the way for eventual legislation, says Dominic Beeton

6 Apr 2010

Lease of life

A recent judgment on commercial leases may be more advantageous to landlords than first thought, says Geoffrey Wolfarth

30 Mar 2010

Fair share

The first Court of Appeal decision on tenancy deposit protection has also produced guidance on unfair contract terms, says David Smith