More enterprise zones announced

Ministers have announced 13 more enterprise zones hard on the heels of the four zones announced in July for Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol and Sheffield.

Public procurement and development agreements - clarity still needed on pecuniary consideration

It is more than four years since the European Court ruled in Jean Auroux and Others v Commune de Roanne that traditional development agreements are public works contracts for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations.

Where the buck stops: claims against police authorities under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886

This week's dreadful scenes of rioting and looting will leave a lasting headache with cash strapped police authorities already facing the costs of police overtime in dealing with the disturbances.

Playing within the rules: regeneration projects and EU procurement - a return to life before Roanne?

As many public bodies and prospective developers have found to their cost, the application of the procurement rules to development agreements following the case of Jean Auroux and others v Commune of Roanne has delayed many schemes.

Tax increment financing

In its Spending Review, the Coalition Government again signalled that it is looking to introduce tax increment financing (TIF) into the UK. TIF is aimed at encouraging local authorities to support economic growth in their areas, with particular emphasis on property-led urban regeneration.

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.

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.

Promoting well-being - caution rules again? Brent LBC v Risk Management Partners: (the LAML case) part one

For many years, innovative actions by local authorities have been stifled by concerns over the scope of their powers. Some legislation contains deliberate and specific constraints on local authority activities.

Beware right to buy delays

In the case of Hanoman v Southwark London Borough Council, the House of Lords held that housing benefit from the local authority did constitute a 'payment of rent' for the purposes of s153B Housing Act 1985.

Property update - February 2009

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.

Right to Buy

The decision of the Lands Tribunal in Leicester City Council v Theo Master will be of interest to all landlords seeking to establish a reserve service charge fund for future repairs in Right to Buy properties.

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.

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.

Residential landlords and Energy Performance Certificates - new guidance

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for buildings in the social or private rented sectors will be required on lettings to a new tenant from 1 October 2008.

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.

Powerhouse - empowering landlords?