Tag Archives: Real Estate
Pensions into Property before Infrastructure – By Roger May, Pensions Specialist, Corporate Department
In the Autumn Statement yesterday, the Chancellor said that he hoped to unlock a further £20bn investment for infrastructure projects from pension funds – he called it “British savings for British jobs”. Continue reading
Royds Client Christie + Co wins Court of Appeal case on Estate Agency commissions – by Stephen Welfare
Christie + Co the UK’s leading specialist business transfer agents has succeeded in its claim for commission following the sale of The York Hotel, Weston Super Mare, to a private purchaser introduced by Christie + Co back in May 2008. Continue reading
‘Need new business premises? – What are your options?’ By Mark Newbold (Commercial Property)
Most businesses rent premises from a landlord. You can do this either under a licence or a lease.
Licence – This is usually a short-term arrangement. Your landlord can enter the premises at will, and require you to move out at short notice. Continue reading
‘Forecast changeable for retail property portfolios’ by Mark Newbold
Retail Week reports on whether the decision by HMV to downsize its property portfolio by 60 stores signals a more widespread move by retailers to reduce their commitments to bricks and mortar. Continue reading
‘Matchday Report MONSOON 17 ROYDS LLP 16′ by Gareth Williams
There were a number of footballing upsets last night including defeats for Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City, but none can be more surprising than the defeat suffered by our gallant five-a-side team in deepest darkest Shepherds Bush. Continue reading
‘Moving house stories’ by Jon Buckland, Royds Residential Property
Having been helping people to move home for over 25 years, I’ve seen some funny and unusual things, but here are a few timeless classics: Continue reading
‘Landlords and tenants: Changes to the Assured Shorthold Rent Threshold’ by Michael Smith
Following the Assured Tenancies (Amendment) (England) Order 2010 the rent threshold for Assured Shorthold tenancies (“ASTs”) will increase from £25,000 to £100,000. This will take effect from the 1st October 2010. Continue reading
‘South London residential property market picks up’ by Jon Buckland
It’s really good to be so busy again after the devastating impact on the property market during the recession where transaction levels dropped by over 80%. Continue reading
Launch of 2010 ‘Business in the City Legal Briefings’ by Duncan Holden
This week we are launching a new series of short business briefings for senior business people in the vicinity of our City offices near St Paul’s – they only last an hour and take place at 9am with a repeat performance the same day at 6pm. Continue reading