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From 6 April 2008 the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 will apply to large commercial properties

From 6 April 2008 the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 will apply to large commercial properties, introducing a requirement to provide a valid energy performance certificate upon their sale or letting. The requirement will over the next 6 months be extended to cover all commercial properties. Read more.

Chancel Repair Liability - a property owner's liability

December 2007: A recent House of Lords decision has highlighted the fact that the Church of England is still able to pursue an owner of land that is subject to Chancel Repair Liability for contributions to the costs of repairs to the Chancel (the part of the church over the altar where the service is celebrated) of the relevant local parish church. Read more.

Stamp Duty Land Tax on Goodwill in Business Purchases

HM Revenue and Customs are reportedly adopting a hard line on those seeking to minimise their liability to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax upon the acquisition of land as part of a business purchase. Read more.

Tenancy Deposits

An overview of the new rules applying to deposits paid to landlords under Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Read more.

Firm successfully complete sale of surplus industrial site for over £13 million

Adams & Remers have successfully completed the sale of a surplus industrial site for one of their national clients. Read more.

Mobile Telephone Masts

It has traditionally been the policy of mobile phone operators to negotiate terms with landowners and tenants for the construction of masts on their land with the landowner being paid an annual fee of typically between £5,000 and £10,000 per annum. Read more.

Changes to planning use classes from April 2005

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Asbestos poses a health risk

If it is disturbed or damaged and remains the biggest single cause of work-related deaths in the UK, with up to 3,000 people a year dying from asbestos related illnesses. Read more.

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are designated by the same means and under the same legislation as National Parks.Read more.

Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas

When a building is described as “listed” it means that it is included in a list of buildings which are considered to be of sufficient historic or architectural interest to merit special protection. Read more.

Lease Extension and Freehold Acquisition

In recent years, there have been significant changes in the law which have brought about new rights for tenants of certain long leases to acquire the freehold, or to extend the term of their existing leases. Read more