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Guide to buying at auction

Thanks so much to Olivia Boulting of Auctionhouse Southwest for this very handy infographic for buying property at auction...

A few legal issues that may arise on development land and possible solutions.

Where a developer is acquiring land, whether that be a greenfield site or a brown field site there are a number of title issues that the developer may encounter during the legal due diligence. I have...

Landlord Rights – What Happens When a Tenant Goes to Prison?

If a tenant is sentenced to prison, it can raise several legal and practical questions for both the landlord and the tenant. Landlords in England have specific rights and responsibilities in such...

Understanding Nutrient Neutrality in the UK Planning System

You may have seen lots of dramatic headlines in the last few days about proposed Government changes to nutrient neutrality rules in the UK. Depending on your viewpoint this is either a positive...

Navigating emergency climate change policy…

Jonathan Finch of Avalon Planning & Heritage demonstrates how this will impact development and how south west authorities are leading from the front..  In the wake of seemingly...

No deposit developments

Nick Verstage provides an update and case study on NO DEPOSIT DEVELOPMENTS…🏘️ Nick has spent the past 25 years building his expertise, so that he can help navigate the convoluted and...

Ambassador Column – Gaining Possession of a Privately Rented Property on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy

There will come a time when a landlord needs to regain possession of a rented property, either because a fixed-term tenancy has come to an end, the tenant has breached the terms of their tenancy...

Ambassador Column – An Option or Conditional Contract?

Anna Clifford, Senior Associate at Browne Jacobson, gives us the low down on what’s the most suitable agreement to use when acquiring land for development which doesn’t yet have...

What is a Planning Consultant?

Samantha Thomas of CarneySweeney explains what Planning Consultants do, and how they can help you..  Planning consultants offer advice and support on all matters relating to planning and...