A round-up of some key legal developments in England and Wales for the real estate sector.

In this edition we take a look at CVAs, planning policy, the future of benchmarks and the case of the rendered walls. 
 
 

Contents

CVAs: good news for landlords

Company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) have recently been in the headlines, particularly in the context of failing retailers.

March 2018

No consent? No sympathy …

The court has come down like a ton of bricks on a developer carrying out unauthorised works.

March 2018

Retiring benchmarks

The Financial Conduct Authority has announced its intention to retire the LIBOR benchmark interest rate setting scheme by 2021.

March 2018

Planning policy – influencing change?

Revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) were published for consultation by the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Housing and Local...

March 2018



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Wasim Khan
Wasim Khan
Head of Real Estate, EMEA
Email
wasim.khan@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +44 (20) 74442358

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