The Budget 2012 - property takes the strain...

Business and the UK labour force are mobile; UK property is not.

Property update - March 2012

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

Property update - July/August 2010

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

An end to the AGA Saga?

The High Court has ruled on one of the most fiercely debated questions arising out of the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995.

Property update - January 2010

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009

The Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009 will come fully into force on 6 April 2010 by virtue of a commencement order announced in Parliament last week.

CRC - are you in or out?

The Carbon Reduction Commitment - the UK's new carbon emissions trading scheme - is almost upon us. The scheme, which is now known as the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, officially starts in April 2010.

Common sense prevails?

The House of Lords has overturned the Court of Appeal's ruling in Scottish & Newcastle Plc v Raguz, commenting that the decision of the High Court and the Court of Appeal produced "some remarkably silly consequences".

Property Update - October 2008

Not just a load of hot air

The regulations which introduced the requirement to obtain Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates also impose obligations to inspect certain air-conditioning systems by 4 January 2009.

Terminate to accumulate?

In the current climate, landlords need to know what steps they can take if they suspect that their tenant is, or may be about to become, insolvent.

Energy Performance Certificates - new regulations published

New regulations have been published which amend the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007.  The new regulations extend the transitional period for EPCs and make various other changes.

Property update - September 2008

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

The lender's duty to obtain a proper price on a sale

In the current economic climate, it is not surprising that an increasing number of lenders are enforcing their security by exercising their power of sale either directly or by appointing a receiver.

Energy Performance Certificates - updated guidance

The Department for Communities and Local Government has published a second edition of its guide to Energy Performance Certificates for the construction, sale and let of non-dwellings.

The shining beacon

Those involved in high density city centre developments may face claims that the scheme infringes rights of light enjoyed by one or more adjoining owners.

Property update - July/August 2008

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

Property Update - June 2008

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

Property update - May 2008

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

Display Energy Certificates

From 1 October 2008, public authorities and institutions providing public services to large numbers of people must exhibit a Display Energy Certificate in their buildings over 1,000 square metres.

Is that exclusion clause enforceable?

The Court of Appeal has reversed an earlier court decision which refused to allow a party to rely on an exclusion clause contained in its standard terms of business. Read our expert analysis of the case.

Property update - April 2008

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

Property update - March 2008

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

Powerhouse - empowering landlords?