The January 2010 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
Outsourcing arrangements and the “virtual assignment” – Clarence House Ltd v National Westminster Bank plc;
Showing an intention to dedicate land as a highway – Wild v SoS for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ;
Easements in leases and the effect of a 1954 Act continuation – EDF Energy Networks (EPN) Plc v BOH Ltd & Ors ;
Rescission of a contract for a failure to give vacant possession – Weir v Area Estates Limited ;
Saving an erroneous break notice – Baker Tilly Management Ltd v Computer Associates UK Ltd ;
Restrictive covenants and the annexation of benefits – Re Hutchinson, 1 Captains Gorse ;
Connecting to public sewers under section 106 Water Industry Act 1991 – Barratt Homes Ltd v Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig.
Legislative developments in relation to:
Carbon Reduction Commitment – the British Property Federation industry-wide consultation;
VAT – the January 1st, 2010 VAT rate change to 17.5%;
Business rates – extending empty rates relief;
SDLT – changes to the residential SDLT threshold;
SDLT – disclosure of tax schemes for residential transactions;
Planning – PPS 4 practice guidance;
Planning – consultation on planning conditions;
Planning – updated guidance on flood risk.
Practical comment on:
1954 Act – the problem of the split reversion;
Land Registry – the end of ENDs (electronic notification of discharges);
Mortgages – new standard mortgage instructions from the Building Societies Association.
Published 3rd January 2010.
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