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Squatting in commercial properties – options for landlords
Squatting in residential buildings has been a criminal offence since 2012 but the number of people squatting is still rising with owners of commercial properties now at most risk.
Subletting: Advising residential landlords
Anna Bennett, Solicitor in our Housing Management department, reviews the options open to landlords whose tenants are subletting the property, and the problems they might encounter with holiday sublets.
Devonshires boosts Leeds team with new Partner and Solicitor hires
We have bolstered our Leeds office with the appointment of a new banking partner and property solicitor.
Devonshires strengthens Projects team with new partner
Infrastructure Partner, Robert Turner joins Devonshires to strengthen our Projects team
Statistical Data Returns: Rent Reduction
We have had a number of queries from Registered Provider clients about completion of their Statistical Data Returns.
Devonshires complete Optivo merger
Amicus Horizon and Viridian have merged to form Optivo
Adjudication Decision: Approbation and reprobation or “blowing hot and cold”
In this update Suryen Nullatamby, Solicitor in our Construction Team looks at the recent case of Dawnus Construction Holdings Limited v Marsh Life Limited [2017] EWHC 1066.
CICM appoints Robert Edge as new Chair of London
Robert Edge, our specialist debt recovery lawyer, has been appointed Chairman of the London branch of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM).
Devonshires advise on amalgamation of Paragon with Asra
Devonshires advised on the amalgamation of Paragon Community Housing and Asra Housing Association, which completed on 13 April 2017.
IT’S THE LAW: Infill sites – Mind the gap
As Registered Providers and other landowners continue to reassess their existing portfolios to help overcome the UK’s housing shortage, infill development is on the rise.
Are we going the REIT way?
The London Stock Exchange is beginning to see a surge in investor interest in UK housing stock through investment in tax efficient vehicles known as Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”).
Devonshires advise Martlet Homes on benchmark bond issue
Devonshires are delighted to have advised Martlet Homes Limited (Martlet) on its £400 million bond issue.