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Property Patter: Business as usual? The impact of COVID-19 on commercial lease negotiations

What impact has COVID-19 had on commercial lease negotiations and will we see the effects last? Join James Green, Ingrid Saffin and Mark White from our Real Estate team to find out, as they discuss how landlords’ and tenants’ priorities around rent models, rent reviews and break clauses have shifted in response to the pandemic.

Property Patter: The Spring 2021 Budget – what news for property?

There was significant interest in this year's Spring Budget.  Emma Humphreys is joined by tax specialist Harman Bains to review some of the measures introduced by Rishi Sunak to try to meet the challenges of providing a boost to COVID-hit businesses and workers, as well as considering the potential impact of the changes relevant to residential property. 

 

Further reading:

• Mixed news for corporation tax payers in today’s Budget 
• Snap poll: Britons overwhelmingly back Corporation Tax increase outlined in Budget 2021 
• Digital innovation: no Budget support for the evolved hospitality industry
• A vote of confidence in the UK arts sector: Chancellor announces £408m funding boost  

Property Professionals: Spring Budget Announcement

In the fourth episode of our Property Professionals podcast series, Julie Sharpe, one of our real estate senior associates is joined by Helen Coward, a partner in our private client team and Tim Watson, a director in the development team at Savills. They discuss the highlights of the recent budget announcement, including:

• The chancellor's announcement - what tax changes are being introduced and why
• Why the tax reforms are not as wide ranging as speculated
• How this will all impact the development market going forward

Property Patter: The trendy option – FAQs on tenant CVAs (Company Voluntary Arrangements)

In the third of our series of our Property Patter podcasts looking at tenant insolvency, Emma Humphreys is joined by Roger Elford and Daniel Moore to look at some key points on tenant CVAs.  Listen in for the answers to FAQs including “How do CVAs impact on landlords?”, “What do landlords need to look out for in CVA proposals?”, “When can a landlord challenge a CVA?” and “Which CVAs are already heading to the courts?”

How to manage redundancies: employee rights on redundancy

In our third episode, Trevor Bettany, Jessie Basra and Josie MacLeod look at employee rights on redundancy, including payments, alternative employment and trial periods.  

Property Patter: The last resort – FAQs on tenant liquidation

In the second of our series of Property Patter podcasts looking at tenant insolvency, Emma Humphreys invites Heidi Wagstaff and Emma Preece to explain a bit more about how liquidation works.  What are the different types of liquidation and when will the court make a winding-up order (in “normal” times)?  What steps should landlords take when a tenant goes into liquidation?  And what are the chances of landlords achieving any recovery when a tenant goes into liquidation - is it all doom and gloom?!

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How to manage redundancies: practical steps

In our second episode, Trevor Bettany, Sophie Lockwood and Amelia Goodwin look at the practice side of carrying out a redundancy exercise including making the announcement, collective and individual consultation, scoring and dismissal.

Property Patter: Love Thy Neighbour - how to deal with boundary disputes

Boundary disputes often involve high levels of stress and costs.  The courts have made it clear that they would rather not deal with these types of dispute when their resources are so stretched, but the issues and evidence can be complex.  In this podcast, Emma Humphreys and Emma Preece are joined by Kerry Bretherton QC of Tanfield Chambers to explore whether it is possible to simplify boundary issues between warring parties and how to encourage people to “make love not war” over their boundary differences…!

How to manage redundancies: initial planning

In our first episode, Trevor Bettany and Clare Davis discuss the practical aspects of undertaking a redundancy exercise – looking at the theory, options for employers and what to take into account at the initial planning stages.

Keeping Up With Construction: Pre-procurement - Practical Pointers

Successful procurement is more than the choice of the construction contract. Join Charles Russell Speechlys Partner, Fiona Edmond and Gardiner and Theobald Partner, John Meredith as they discuss some practical pre-tender tips for a successful project.