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We publish a number of informative and topical newsletters based around our service and business areas. It is important to us that we continually share ideas, information and best practice with our clients and contacts so everyone can benefit from news on new law, comment on topical events, and information on upcoming issues which will have a bearing on you and your business activities.
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excellence in education - becoming an academy 2012
The Academies Act 2010 allows maintained schools to convert to academies. On conversion, a school severs its relationship with its local authority and becomes an independent publicly funded organisation.
To pay or not to pay
A recent case saw the High Court declining to find that an estate agent was entitled to commission under an agreement which provided for the payment of such on sale of a property which was, indeed, subsequently sold. But why? Iain Davies considers the findings in Estafnous v London & Leeds Business Centres.
Builder and buyer: a challenging affair
The High Court recently considered a claim against the builder Shepherd Homes Limited which resulted in a judgement that provides a comprehensive, authoritative and up to date examination of some of the major legal issues which arise between house builders and house purchasers. William Cursham explores the case in depth; looking at the circumstances giving rise to the claim and commenting on the Court's findings.
Town and village greens – a new way forward?
The results of DEFRAs recent consultation on town and village greens is eagerly awaited by all in the development industry. Any resulting legislation has the potential to resolve the longstanding tensions surrounding this controversial area. Gerry Sheedy revisits the problems which town and village green applications can cause for developers and looks at how the proposals might help to solve them.
OFT draft guidance for property developers and estate agents
Draft guidance has recently been published by the Office of Fair Trading which is designed to assist property developers and estate agents in complying with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Kate Onions takes a detailed look at the guidance to help you identify if any of your business practices may be deemed unfair under the Regulations.
