Reference Briefings
The Spring Journal: Introducing PrimeResi Quarterly No.5
440 pages of essential news, opinion and in-depth analysis for the UK's prime residential industry
Required Reading: The Budget 2016
Here's top law firm Mishcon de Reya's handy rundown of the key measures announced in the 2016 Budget. Not all of it is property-related of course, but all of it is good to know.
Required Reading: The Mortgage Credit Directive
The Mortgage Credit Directive comes into force on March 21st. A brainchild of Brussels, the new legislation is designed to bring mortgage lending in line across the EU member states.
PrimeResi Winter Journal: Landing this week
The fourth PrimeResi Quarterly Journal - Winter 2015/6 edition - is nearly here. Copies will be sent to subscribers by the end of the week, and additional copies are available to order now.
Required Reading: How to work with restrictive covenants
Although you might think your hands are tied, there are a number of ways to deal with the existing private agreements that may be hanging over a site, says Glenda Ferneyhough...
Required Reading: A full briefing on the Autumn Statement and Spending Review
From the headlines to the fine print, here's Mishcon de Reya's comprehensive briefing on what 2015's combined Autumn Statement and Spending Review means for high net worth individuals and business owners.
Required Reading: Selling a property with a nuisance neighbour
Trying to shift a property with a nasty neighbour can be pretty nightmarish, but a recent ruling could provide some hope for harangued homeowners, explains Ed White...
Required Reading: Understanding Building Regulations
Building regs can sometimes be overlooked in the course of a transaction, but non-compliance can have expensive and potentially dangerous real world consequences.
Tax deadline looms for non-doms and overseas owners
Time is running out for non-domiciled individuals and overseas owners to plan for April's changes, says Tom Gauterin and Tom Barber...
Required Reading: The Summer Budget 2015
Mishcon de Reya's detailed crib sheet has everything you need to know about the Conservative's Emergency Budget, delivered by George Osborne on 8th July.
Required Reading: Lease extensions and collective enfranchisement
There are plenty of pitfalls in the lease extension process, says Robert Marchbank; if you miss deadlines, it can have a serious financial impact...
What is a lease extension?
Required Reading: What happens when co-owners can’t agree on a property’s future?
You may have heard the lease of the building housing Scott's Restaurant in Mayfair was up for grabs a few weeks back, but despite plenty of interest from some big property investors, various reports…