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Articles by Aiden Wiffen
Court Of Appeal Narrows ‘box-shifting’ Loophole On Empty Property Rates
For landlords with vacant commercial properties, business rates can be a significant (and often unwelcome) cost. Over the years, a number of schemes have been developed to help owners reduce this liability while a property sits empty. One of the most commonly used schemes, so-called ‘box-shifting’, has just been dealt a serious blow by the Court of Appeal.
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act Published
Breaking news! Following receipt of Royal Assent on 24 May, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (the 'LFRA') has now been formally published. The LFRA (which amends the law for houses and flats owned on leases of more than 21 years) was one of a small number of bills that were considered as part of a 'wash-up' before the dissolution of Parliament ahead of the general election on 4 July.
Nazir v Begum: Adverse possession and statutory trusts
In the recent case of Nazir v Begum [2024] EWHC 378 (KB) the High Court considered whether registered land could be adversely possessed when it was being administered following the registered owner's death.
Charities Act - Third tranche implemented 7 March 2024
Further to our recent article, the third tranche of changes to the Charities Act have been implemented today (7 March 2024). With this, the Land Registry has updated its guidance around dispositions of charity land. Land Registry Practice Guide 14 has been amended to reflect the following key changes: Section 18 of the 2022 Act will amend the general restrictions on dispositions and mortgages of charity land set out in sections 117(3) and 124(9) of the 2011 Act.
Charities Act 2022: Third round of changes to be implemented
Further to our previous articles outlining the first and second tranche of the Charities Act 2022 reforms, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has indicated that it is aiming for the third tranche to be implemented in March 2024 (exact date to be confirmed).
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