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HMO Legislation - April 2010
For residential property investors and for those looking at the sector, 2010 saw the introduction of a new Legislation in April. This was hastily followed by its temporary suspension within th…
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Right of Light Warning to Developers - December 2010
A Court of Appeal case where a developer has been required to demolish a part completed development has highlighted the need for developers to consider rights to light before starting building works.&…
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Scrapping Regional Spatial Strategy - August 2010
On 6th July 2010, the collation Government revoked all Regional Strategies under section 79 (6) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009. The Communities and Loca…
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Coalition Government Emergency Budget - 22 June 2010
Key Implications for Property • Anyone paying 40% higher rate income tax will be charged 28% on Capital Gains on all disposals after 23 June 2010. Rate remains at 18% for lower rate tax payers. A…
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Changes to House in Multiple Occupation Legislation
Important changes to Town and Country Planning Legislation governing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s) came into force on 06 April 2010. These changes in legislation are not retrospe…