Pre-commencement conditions on planning permissions are the fly in the ointment of development consent. “You can start work!”, they proclaim, before turning around, Columbo-style and…
You need to act if you have received a planning enforcement notice A client recently protested to me about enforcement measures with an impassioned, “it’s…
If you are unable to make a decision about your own health and welfare, then who does? When planning for Later Life, most people focus…
On the 1 April 2018, the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (or MEES) regulations were introduced. Some five months down the line from their introduction,…
On 1 April 2018, the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) came into force. Here’s what landlords of commercial properties need to know. 1. A…
The final version of the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was finally published at the end of July. In draft form it had required…
Amy White, Associate Solicitor in our Employment team provides a useful guide to Recruitment.
In February 2017, Scottish brewer Brewdog announced the introduction of ‘Pawternity Leave’ – a scheme whereby employees can take one week’s paid leave, in addition…
Whether you are a home owner or a contractor, some common sense can help avoid costly and often unnecessary disputes The recent low interest rates,…
