The January 2013 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
The latest case on tenants’ break clauses – Canonical UK Ltd v TST Millbank LLC;
Property fraud involving a bogus law firm and breach of trust – Davisons Solicitors (a firm) v Nationwide Building Society;
Obtaining licence to under-let – Ansa Logistics Ltd v Towerbeg Ltd;
Service of notices under the Party Walls legislation – Freetown v Assethold Ltd;
Priority of equitable interests in land registration – Hughmans Solicitors v Central Stream Services Ltd;
Implications of a surrender and re-grant – Tweedie & Anor v Souglides;
Section 84 applications – Wild & Anor, Re Golf Links Road.
Legislative developments in relation to:
Changes to SDLT on leases;
Changes to SDLT rules on holding over;
Abolition of SDLT abnormal increase rules;
Changes to SDLT rules on substantial performance;
Changes to SDLT rules on sub-sales;
SDLT – changes to rules on higher threshold interests;
Property taxation – the new Annual Residential Property Tax;
Climate change – new EPC regulations;
Planning – judicial review consultation;
Community infrastructure levy – new guidance from DCLG.
Practical comment on:
Break clauses – problem areas – unpaid rent.
Landlord and tenant – void future leases.
City of London Certificate – supplementary enquiries.
City of London Law Society – draft opinion letter.
Land Registry – form RQ – extended service.
Published 1st January 2013.
Property PSL