All Property commercial articles – Page 6
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FeatureCommercial property: construction of conditional contracts
A recent judgment over the purchase of a Berkshire shopping centre adds some clarity to interpretation of conditional contracts.
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FeatureConstruction law: weather warning
Last year’s floods triggered a myriad legal disputes and insurance claims. What have we learned?
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NewsJudge rejects negligence ‘cover-up’ claim
High Court describes as ‘wishful thinking’ allegations that Yorkshire firm removed or destroyed key documents.
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NewsJudge shaves £100k off ‘disproportionate’ costs bill
Firm claimed costs on an indemnity basis of more than £200,000, which included charge for 111 partner hours.
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FeatureCommercial property: dilapidations liability
How the procedure should be followed when analysing wants of repair.
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NewsUniversity of Law eyes property sales
Today’s £68m deal for prestigious London campus could be first of many, as Montagu Private Equity looks to raise cash.
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NewsNegligence actions against law firms soar
High Court cases multiply as time runs out to pursue ‘credit crunch’ claims.
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OpinionBuilding time
It’s time property lawyers played their part in the big debates that will shape our built environment.
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OpinionShould lawyers remain bored by tax?
If firms pay more attention to tax ‘leakage’, they could attract and retain more clients in a difficult practice area.
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FeatureRoundtable: commercial property
The global financial crisis hit real estate legal services hard, blighting careers and forcing down fees. But the sector is bouncing back.
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NewsFirm sees off £1.9m negligence claim
Selling party claimed terms of contract meant it lost money in delayed transaction.
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FeatureCommercial property: competition and use
What is the impact on lawyers of recent cases following changes to the 1998 Competition Act?
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OpinionCharge of the land brigade
Land Registry has bent slightly to critics, but questions remain over its future.
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NewsSlater & Gordon chooses £1.3m-a-year Manchester hub
Mosley Street will be the firm’s largest office anywhere in the world, as well as the largest office of any legal firm in the city.
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FeatureChancel repair changes
There has been little clarity about the impact of changes to chancel repair liability.
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NewsLawyers warned over capital allowances changes
From 1 April capital allowances must be identified at the point of sale or purchase of commercial properties.
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FeatureCommercial property and IT advances
Technology will revolutionise the commercial property sector, with far-reaching consequences for landlords, tenants and advisers.
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Planning court to fast-track disputes
A property court will be established this summer with specialist judges to fast-track 400 cases a year.