Property in 2005 - a legal perspective

McGreevy, G.

Property in 2005 - a legal perspective - 2005 - Property Forecast 8(2) February 2005, 8-10(3) .

Provides an overview of what legislative changes are expected in 2005. Subjects covered include: upwards-only rent reviews; the effect of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 on planning permission for mezzanine floors; underletting and reverse premiums; reasonable periods for consent and exemplary damages; no automatic release of landlords; contaminated land; REITs and property derivatives; changes to the use classes orders, rating revaluation and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954; and the possible end of forfeiture. Ends with a final note on the uncertainty over Stamp Duty Land Tax (Disadvantaged Area Relief) which is due to expire on 31 December 2006.


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PLANNING AND COMPULSORY PURCHASE ACT 2004
LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1954
EASTLEIGH BC V FIRST SOS AND ASDA STORES LTD
HOMEBASE LTD AND ANOTHER V ALLIED DUNBAR ASSURANCE PLC
NCR LTD V RIVERLAND PORTFOLIO NO 1 LTD
LAW OF DISTRESS AMENDMENT ACT 1908
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LONDON DIOCESAN FUND AND OTHERS V AVONRIDGE PROPERTY COMPANY LTD
LANDLORD AND TENANT (COVENANTS) ACT 1995
CIRCULAR FACILITIES (LONDON) LTD V SEVENOAKS DC


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