Articles
Our directors and underwriting team are often approached for their expertise and also asked to write articles for various publications. Here you can find a selection of these articles, covering all aspects of property and legal indemnity insurance.
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2012 Q2 Conveyancing Periodical - Foreword
The Localism Act and the National Planning Policy Framework both came into effect recently. Both have raised some interesting questions, mostly about the future shape of the planning process and the ramifications for development. To what extent, for example, will the relationship between developers and local communities change?
2012 Q2 Conveyancing Periodical - Castles in the Air: Another Side of the Localism Act
Recent fanciful attempts to beat planning restrictions through concealment have had mixed success. Paul Butt examines a few celebrated cases and warns buyers to protect themselves against the potential for planning breaches committed by previous owners to rebound on them.
2012 Q2 Conveyancing Periodical - Community Infrastructure Levy - Should I be Concerned?
As the first charging schedules of the CIL are coming into effect, David Brock argues that conveyancers should take the time to swot up on the levy itself and the enabling legislation that brought it into force.
2012 Q2 Conveyancing Periodical - Money Down the Drain?
The burden of responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of domestic sewerage and drainage pipes rests with water companies. But, says Wesley Timothy, that doesn’t mean that homeowners are off the hook.
2012 Q2 Conveyancing Periodical - NPPF - A Good Result for Planning and Democracy?
The publication of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 27 March, received a broadly positive reception. But, asks Paul Denholm, will the NPPF really make life easier for developers?