http://www.out-law.com/en/ Latest legal news on real estate from OUT-LAW.COM, part of international law firm Pinsent Masons en-gb Pinsent Masons LLP Tue, 22 May 2012 13:52:17 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/topics/property/real-estate-finance/social-housing-reits-consultation--how-to-encourage-social-housing-reits/ http://www.out-law.com/en/topics/property/real-estate-finance/social-housing-reits-consultation--how-to-encourage-social-housing-reits/ Real Estate This guide was last updated in May 2012. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:03:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/surveys-surge-in-london-construction-activity-hides-a-two-speed-market-expert-says/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/surveys-surge-in-london-construction-activity-hides-a-two-speed-market-expert-says/ Real Estate New figures which appear to indicate a "surge" in construction activity do not reflect the reality of the market outside London, a legal expert has said. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:46:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/delay-in-releasing-government-airports-policy-risks-aero-shambles-says-expert/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/delay-in-releasing-government-airports-policy-risks-aero-shambles-says-expert/ Real Estate OPINION: Airports are vital to the UK economy at a time when business needs all the help it can get. But the continued delay for Government's long-awaited aviation framework is damaging to our international connectivity.  Wed, 16 May 2012 09:39:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/green-construction-board-to-receive-1m-funding-to-support-sectors-low-carbon-transition/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/green-construction-board-to-receive-1m-funding-to-support-sectors-low-carbon-transition/ Real Estate The Green Construction Board (GCB) is to receive £1 million public funding to support the construction sector's transition to a low carbon economy, the Government has announced. Tue, 15 May 2012 16:51:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/tenant-fails-in-its-bid-for-a-new-tenancy-after-court-confirms-landlords-intention-to-occupy-property-for-its-own-use-is-viable/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/tenant-fails-in-its-bid-for-a-new-tenancy-after-court-confirms-landlords-intention-to-occupy-property-for-its-own-use-is-viable/ Real Estate The operator of an oil depot has been unsuccessful in its bid for a new tenancy after the Court of Appeal confirmed that its landlord's plans to occupy the property for its own business were viable. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:32:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/government-must-look-at-new-forms-of-investment-to-address-housing-shortfall-say-mps/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/government-must-look-at-new-forms-of-investment-to-address-housing-shortfall-say-mps/ Real Estate The Government must consider a variety of funding methods ranging from institutional investment to greater financial freedom for local authorities if it is meet an increasing demand for affordable housing, an influential committee of MPs has said. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:16:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/page-497 http://www.out-law.com/page-497 Real Estate This guide is based on UK law for the tax year 2012/13 Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/landlords-must-be-aware-of-timing-technicalities-if-they-want-to-retain-power-to-oppose-intermediate-leases/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/landlords-must-be-aware-of-timing-technicalities-if-they-want-to-retain-power-to-oppose-intermediate-leases/ Real Estate A landlord which itself leases a commercial property from a superior landlord must be careful to ensure it keeps more than 14 months left to run on its lease if it wishes to recover possession of premises from its subtenant so that it can run a business from the property itself, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:36:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/government-must-take-early-action-to-address-consumer-smart-meter-issues-mp-says/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/government-must-take-early-action-to-address-consumer-smart-meter-issues-mp-says/ Real Estate The Government must do more to address early signs of consumer problems and lack of competition in its smart metering policy, an MP has said. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:21:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/landlords-must-comply-with-new-tenancy-deposit-requirements-by-6-may/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/landlords-must-comply-with-new-tenancy-deposit-requirements-by-6-may/ Real Estate Landlords have until 6 May to comply with tougher requirements for protecting residential tenants' deposits. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:58:00 +0100