The April 2011 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
SDLT sub-sale treatment and partnership transactions – DV3 RS Limited Partnership v HMRC;
Termination provisions in an agreement for lease – Extra MSA Services Cobham Ltd v Accor UK;
Quashing planning consent despite the terms of a section 106 agreement – Plunkett, R (on the application of) v Sefton Metropolitan DC;
Conditions for zero-rating of the supply of new dwellings – Abbeytrust Homes Ltd v HMRC;
Landlord and tenant; effect of a deed of variation – Perriam Limited v Wayne and Daly.
Legislative developments in relation to:
Property Tax – SDLT changes announced in the March 2011 Budget;
Competition Act – publication of the OFT Final Guideline on Land Agreements;
Private Drains – Adoption of Sewers and Lateral Drains;
Community Infrastructure Levy – Amendment Regulations;
Carbon Reduction Commitment – Amendment Regulations;
Localism – Pre-application consultation with communities: a basic guide;
SDLT – the new 5% rate;
Waterways – Proposals to transfer out of state ownership.
Practical comment on:
The new Standard Conditions of Sale 5th Edition;
The new Law Society’s Code for Completion by Post;
Sub-leases – the effect on a sub-tenant of head-lease determination;
Alterations and improvements – Part I LTA 1927;
Land Registry – errors in Official Searches;
CPSEs – changes made in relation to CRC;
Land Registry – Head Office moves;
SDLT – new return forms.
Published 1st April 2011.
Property PSL