HARDWICK NEWS
Brexit: Make or break for environmental law?
The political implications of the UK’s potential exit from the EU (“Brexit”) have been hitting the headlines in recent weeks. In this report, we look at how Brexit could work and what this could mean for certain environmental issues, such as the future of clean air...
COP 21: The weight of great expectations (Week One)
On 30 November 2015, amidst great expectations, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) kicked off its 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris. This post examines the background to COP21 and the surrounding optimism, reflects on the developments of...
November 2015 Lexis®PSL Property Highlights
To receive next month’s edition by email please register your details using the form on this page Welcome to this month’s update by Lexis®PSL Property! In this month’s update, we look at: (1) unjust enrichment of mortgagees; (2) individual enfranchisement;...
Plans to ‘get Britain building’ by scrapping developers’ affordable rental housing requirements
What is the significance of ‘sweeping away’ planning rules requiring affordable rental houses in new developments? Emily Williams, planning associate at Irwin Mitchell, says a shift in policy towards home owning is likely to be met with cautious approval by...
In the mix or out of hand? Recent residential service charge lessons
Should residential tenants in mixed use premises pay the real cost of insuring the whole of the mixed use block including the normal commercial use of the commercial premises? In what circumstances should residential tenants contribute to the cost of insuring...
October 2015 Lexis®PSL Property Highlights
To receive next month’s edition by email please register your details using the form on this page Welcome to this month’s update by Lexis®PSL Property! In this month’s update, we look at: (1) joint ownership (establishing beneficial shares), (2) Trusts of Land...
