More Features and Opinion – Page 3

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Water line

2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

The new Flood Re scheme, covering insurance for properties at risk of flooding, is expected to come into force in July. Jo Morgan looks at recent developments to the scheme, and outlines practice points for practitioners

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Making way

2014-09-16T10:58:00Z

With the economy seemingly on the rise, and the government pushing forward with its plans for HS2, compulsory purchase schemes are back in the spotlight. Richard Flenley guides us through the process

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Green and pleasant land?

2014-06-10T00:00:00Z

The high-profile case of the undercroft on London’s South Bank has highlighted the continuing issues around town and village greens. Antonia Murillo explains the law and practice, and how solicitors should advise landowners wanting to develop unused land

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Energy bar

2014-06-10T00:00:00Z

Prospective legislation in the Energy Act 2011 could mean that from April 2018 landlords cannot let environmentally inefficient properties. Karin Horsley and Joanne Anderton outline the steps to take now

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After the flood

2014-06-10T00:00:00Z

Insurance for properties at risk of flooding has been uncertain since the end of the ‘Statement of Principles’ last year. The new ‘Flood Re’ arrangement seems to offer light at the end of the tunnel, but, asks Jo Morgan , will it be fit for purpose? 

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Ringing the changes

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

Duncan Field outlines a number of recent additions and amendments to permitted 
development rights, including on change of use and residential extensions

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The ties that bind

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The enforceability and modification of restrictive covenants in freehold land present many uncertainties. Michael Poulsom examines how five recent cases might be of assistance 
to practitioners

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Taking its toll

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The Community Infrastructure Levy has been in force for over three years, but there are still concerns about its impact on both the costs of development and individual buyers, tenants 
and landlords. Warren Gordon explains

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New tricks

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 heralds a number of changes to the law relating to listed buildings. Matthew Stimson explains

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Fail to plan

2013-06-12T00:00:00Z

Helping clients to understand how planning permission works can be challenging. Linda Russell provides a back to basics guide to what all property solicitors need to know about planning

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Step right up

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

Two recent cases demonstrate the importance for landowners of contesting informal access arrangements over their land. Emma Humphreys explains

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Property in Practice December 2012

2012-12-06T11:53:00Z

This edition features the Green Deal, differing approaches to the conveyancing process, consents and deeds in commercial property, acting on the purchase of prime London property, the TA6 form, break clauses and the Conveyancing Handbook  

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Property in Practice September 2012

2012-09-14T17:52:00Z

This edition features lenders, tenants’ guarantees, the CQS, negligence in property practice, new builds, leasehold enfranchisement, rights of way, equity release and mortgage fraud  

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Property in Practice June 2012

2012-06-01T11:53:00Z

This edition features lenders panels, solar panels, new build purchase schemes, Japanese Knotweed, capital allowances, drains, commonhold, commercial landlord and tenant case law and the regulation of conveyancing  

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Property in Practice March 2012

2012-03-23T12:11:00Z

This edition features the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, regulation, commercial lease renewals, planning and the Localism Act, change of use, AML, capital allowances, service charge disputes, enforcement and flood risk