Introduction
A developer client can be a company, large or small, or an individual for example with a large back garden who wishes to build on it to realise a profit.
Whilst the essential conveyancing law applies as usual there are many aspects which have a special perspective for the conveyancer.
It is timely to consider an overview of some of the important elements and potential pitfalls to avoid.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
A brief outline of the Building Safety Act 2022 Developer’s consent required under restrictive covenants Have all necessary easements been granted? The Building Regulations etc (Amendment) (England) (No 2) Regulations 2021 - includes electric vehicle charging pointsThe Mortgage Guarantee Scheme and Help to Build SchemeHow does the UK residential property developer tax work? What is meant by Planning Permission for ‘development of the Property’ Penalty for solicitor failing to advise as to a risky venture that was worthless unless the entire development was completedThe Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 - and further Leasehold reforms proposedHousing dispute resolution proposals affecting developers - The New Homes Ombudsman and The New Homes Quality Board and Code of Practice - important aspects for developers including reservation deposits and completion datesLand Registry assistance for development sites - problems caused when layout changes take place, acceptability of plansCIL or S.106? - Explaining briefly section 106 legal agreements and the Community Infrastructure LevyAn overview of overage - comparison with option agreements and conditional contractsThis webinar was recorded on 7th December 2023
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