The October 2012 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
1954 Act lease renewal terms – Edwards & Walkden (Norfolk) Ltd v City of London Corp.;
In development agreements, what amounts to a repudiatory breach? Ampurius Nu Homes v Telford Homes (Creekside) Ltd;
Tax Tribunal rules on SDLT sub-sale treatment – Vardy Properties & Vardy Properties (Teesside) Ltd v HMRC;
Old pre-emption rights: which perpetuity period applies? Taylor v Couch;
VAT on service charges – Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP v HMRC.
Legislative developments in relation to:
The new Land registry fee order.
Planning changes – Extensions to planning permissions; re-negotiating section 106 agreements; changes to permitted development rights.
Localism – commencement of rules relating to assets of community value.
Adoption of drains – draft standards for adoptable drains in Wales.
The end of zero-carbon homes relief from SDLT.
Property sales – OFT guidance on property sales, and a BIS review.
Practical comment on:
Land Registration – questions of priority for competing minor interests.
Problems with landlords’ break rights.
The RICS Small Business Retail Lease.
Criminal trespassing – can the trespasser still claim adverse possession?
Interests ceasing to be overriding in 2013 – one year to go.
Published 30th September 2012.
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