Charles Russell Speechlys Podcast Channel

Property Patter: cohabitees and property rights - what do couples need to think about?

The pressures of the pandemic have seen many people cohabiting more quickly - as well as more breakdowns in relationships.  It is easy to drift into complicated territory when it comes to property arrangements between a couple and there are still many incorrect assumptions about cohabitation rights.  

In this podcast, Emma Humphreys and Richard Flenley discuss some of the key property issues with Emily Borrowdale of our Family Team.

Office Occupiers: What to do if you’ve got excess space

As the UK lockdown begins to lift there are still uncertainties around the future of office spaces. Whether it’s agile working policies, moving away from city centres or moving towards more collaborative working environments, many are questioning what to do with their offices and particularly what to do if you have excess space or the wrong space for your business. 

Join our Office Occupiers team, led by Real Estate Partner Sarah Morley with Planning Partner Helen Hutton and Real Estate Disputes Associate Emma Preece as they discuss your options and what to do if you want to re-purpose, break or sublet your office space. 

Keeping Up With Construction: Handover at Practical Completion - Practical Pointers

Handover at practical completion is when everything should come together on a construction project.

Join Charles Russell Speechlys Partner, James Worthington and Gardiner and Theobald Partner, Daniel Webster as they discuss some practical tips for the handover of a successful project.

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.