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Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jul 18

Not only is it very unlikely that those indexation factors will become negative (think about recent downturns and when the BoE base rate was barely over 0%), but index-linked reviews could prop up rents where inflation outstrips true market rents for an asset, locality, or the real estate market

Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jul 18

I've since wondered whether the preservation of index-linked rent reviews (albeit theoretically possible of reducing rents on review if the CPI or RPI were to go *down*) will dull the impact of the proposed reforms, albeit still reducing the scope for rents to properly keep pace with market values

UK Real Estate: An end to upwards-only rent reviews?

Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jul 18

ICYMI: A week ago I shared my first thoughts on s.71 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill which - to the surprise of the real estate industry - introduces a ban on upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases.
www.hoganlovells.com/en/publicati... (1/2)

On 10 July 2025, the UK Government published its “English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill”, saying it aimed to let local people “take the reins in driving growth”. But tucked away in a 338 p...

Cracking down on landlords' insurance commission - Benjamin Faulkner, Wilberforce Chambers

Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jul 18

Benjamin Faulkner, who represents the successful tenant in this case, shares his thoughts on the judgement in the latest article in the PLA's Speakers' Corner. Permission to appeal has been granted to the landlord, so watch this space for the next instalment
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Benjamin Faulkner of Wilberforce Chambers explains the position for recharging landlords' insurance commission to tenants in the case of London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited

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Freeholders bring challenge to leasehold reforms to High Court

Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jul 18

(4/4) ... rather wealthy long leaseholders, including investors who hold a number of leases as investments and to let out (which brings to mind memories of the Dolphin Square "collective" enfranchisement case). A case to watch as it unfolds this week ... www.housingtoday.co.uk/news/freehol...

Landowners claim the reforms passed before the election in 2024 breach their human rights

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Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jul 18

(3/4) The applicants, including two charitable trusts, argue amongst other things that the main beneficiary of changes to the way enfranchisement premiums are calculated will not be the ordinary person in the street, but

Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jul 18

(2/4) The court will have heard arguments about unfair transfer of value without compensation from freeholder to leaseholder in breach of the right to property enshrined in the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).

Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jul 18

The judicial review application in relation to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has been in the High Court this week. (1/4)

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Property Litigation Association @prop-lit-assoc.bsky.social · Jun 12

#SocialMobilityDay 2025 aims to raise awareness, promote conversations, and encourage action to improve social mobility in the UK. Find out what the PLA is doing to improve access to the wider Real Estate industry to students from lower socio-economic backgrounds www.pla.org.uk/articles/pla...

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Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jun 13

Abandoning long-held industry conventions can be tricky, but that is no excuse for failing to adapt. This blog is a useful reminder that across the industry our colleagues have already taken steps in the right direction, making it much easier for others to follow.
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Dear who? How many times have you penned your letters using the salutation "Dear Sirs" – it's almost done automatically and without a second's thought. But is the continued use of ...

UK: Infrastructure planning – summer round-up

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Property Litigation Association @prop-lit-assoc.bsky.social · May 27

PLA South Coast - step up to the oche! Celebrate the PLA's 30th anniversary at our “Bring a Property Professional” networking event at Turkuaz Restaurant in Winchester. Network with colleagues whilst testing out your dart skills on the virtual dart boards. Book here: www.pla.org.uk/events/pla-s...

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Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jun 12

Summer infrastructure planning round-up:
It’s time to take stock and look at the key stories from the first half of the year, before scanning the horizon to see what’s coming next, as the government looks to accelerate the delivery of major infrastructure.
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Summer’s on the way and we’re closing in on the first anniversary of Labour’s 2024 election victory.In our previous infrastructure planning round-up we closed 2024 by looking forward to the introducti...

A planning guide to microgeneration in commercial buildings in England

Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · Jun 12

Energy is a hot topic for this government, whether lifting the de facto ban on on-shore wind or reviewing planning constraints. Here, we consider whether the current political backdrop has impacted microgeneration, as well as what is required for developers.
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Energy is a hot topic for this Labour government, which has an aim of clean energy by 2030. Indeed, they were quick to announce their plan to create Great British Energy, a publicly-owned energy compa...

Blog: Law Reform Committee - Edition 9: Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Users’ meeting on 22 January 2025

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Property Litigation Association @prop-lit-assoc.bsky.social · May 28

Eloise Illingworth of the PLA Law Reform Committee attended the most recent Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Users’ meeting on 22 January 2025. In this blog, we have set out the key takeaways and tips for PLA members and Tribunal users gleaned from the meeting. www.pla.org.uk/articles/blo...

Eloise Illingworth of the PLA LRC attended the most recent Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Users’ meeting on 22 January 2025. In this blog, we have set out below the key takeaways and tips for PLA members an...

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Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · May 21

The JAC has been asked to identify candidates to recommend for the post of Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber.  
A pre-application seminar took place Thursday 1st May 2025. View the seminar here: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/_jRgCv266S...

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Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · May 21

Alt: Cartoon dog Bluey dives into a tent, at night, and their mother zips it closed.

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Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · May 21

In a relatively short judgment the SC found the wording of s10(1) of the Dartmoor Commons Act 1985 "unambiguous". The right to enter Dartmoor for open-air recreation is not caevated by the words "on foot and on horseback" which relate only to the means of access for those pursuits.

Hogan Lovells advises KSL Capital Partners on acquisition of JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · May 21

The Supreme Court has handed down its Dartmoor wild camping decision in the case of Darwall and another v Dartmoor National Park Authority.

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Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · May 21

An HL team, led by Private Equity partner John Livesey and Real Estate partner Graham Cutts, has advised KSL Capital Partners on its acquisition of JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa, one of Venice’s premier 5-star hotels, from Aareal Bank Group. Find out more about the transaction here!

London, 9 May 2025 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised KSL Capital Partners, a leading alternative investment firm, on its acquisition of JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa (JW Marriott Venice)...

Property Awards 2025 - 2025 Finalists

Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · May 21

The Hogan Lovells real estate team has been shortlisted in the 'Outstanding Legal Team of the Year – International & Large Firms' category at the 2025 #PropertyAwards. It's great to be connected with a team so often recognised for its work at the cutting edge, from renewable energy to hotels & more

The Property Awards, organised by Property Week, are the UK’s leading and most prestigious annual awards dedicated to the full spectrum of the commercial property industry. The event returns to London...

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Seeing the light: rights of light in the post protocol era and early… | Lucy Redman

Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · May 21

Did you miss our Rights of Light breakfast seminar last week? Here are some of the panel's top tips on early resolution of rights of light disputes...

Thank you to the fantastic panel at our recent rights of light breakfast seminar, Jonathan Karas, Paul Tonkin, Natasha Bray and Jerome Webb MA. FRICS. For anyone who couldn't join us, here are som...

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Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · May 21

Microgeneration is now firmly part of the landscape when it comes to creating a more sustainable network for power generation. Plug in to our Future of Energy article from a cross-border selection of Hogan Lovells specialists to find out more.
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Tim Reid @propertylitigation.bsky.social · May 21

Day 2 at #UKREiiF and an unmissable session for your agenda today at 4.30pm: the Junior PLA's session, "The unintended consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill". Catch up with the PLA's delegates if you're around.

Day 2 at #UKREiiF and an unmissable session for your agenda today at 4.30pm: the Junior PLA's session, "The unintended consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill", a radical new piece of l...