Friday, 25 May 2012

No more promises

A planning obligation no longer guarantees planning permission, says David Brock

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Resources

  • Keeping tenants in mind

    24/06/2011

    A recent ruling means landlords of supported living schemes could be denied benefit cash, says John Wearing, partner at Anthony Collins Solicitors

  • Tax break

    28/10/2011

    Landlords can have their say on a new levy which could increase affordable housing provision, says Katherine Evans

  • A charitable case for relief

    04/05/2012

    Exemptions from CIL are available but it’s advisable to check the details, says Mark Burrows, associate at Penningtons Solicitors

  • Avoid the levy

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    Social landlords should be exempt from paying the community infrastructure levy, but they must be vigilant, says Karen Howe

  • Acting with conviction

    11/11/2011

    Squatting could soon be criminalised but awareness of current laws is crucial, says Sarah Lines, social housing lawyer at Cobbetts

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