Property Law Journal: December 2012 #301

Occupiers: Landlords beware

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Cobbetts LLP | Property Law Journal | December 2012 #301

Two recent High Court decisions provide some clarification of occupiers’ liability. Kathryn Harris explains why landlords may want to carry out more regular inspections in future

Competition Conundrum: Problem or prospect for property clients?

Walker Morris LLP | Property Law Journal | December 2012 #301

Marie-Louise Gobbi considers the content and effect of two recent Orders, and their implications for all those who own, occupy or develop land, as well as for the grocery retail business

SDLT And VAT: Seeking clarity

Nabarro LLP | Property Law Journal | December 2012 #301

Simon Rose reviews the implications of recent attempts at SDLT avoidance

Construction Focus: You get what you pay for

Boyes Turner | Property Law Journal | December 2012 #301

The Court of Appeal has clarified that, if an adjudicator’s award is unenforceable, you may not have to pay their fee. John Starr investigates

Opco/Propcos: Structurally unsound?

Hogan Lovells | Property Law Journal | December 2012 #301

Jamie Hyams looks at whether the financial crisis has undermined the foundations of Opco/Propco structures or whether anything can be salvaged from the rubble

VAT: Breaking new ground

Forsters LLP | Property Law Journal | December 2012 #301

Elizabeth Small and Anthony Goodmaker discuss a recent ruling on whether TOGC rules can apply to the grant of a long lease