Acting for Developers - The Common Problems for Conveyancers

Introduction

Developers can be large companies or an ordinary house owner with a large back garden which may be enough for another house or two, or be added to a neighbouring development site.

Although the essential conveyancing law remains the same there are many aspects which have a special perspective for a profitable outcome. It is timely to consider an overview of some of the important elements and potential pitfalls to avoid.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• A look at the Building Safety Act 2022
• Developer’s consent required under Restrictive Covenants - attempted modification
• Have all necessary easements been granted
• The Building Regulations etc (Amendment) (England) (No 2) Regulations 2021- includes electric vehicle charging points
• The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme and Help to Build Scheme
• How 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 completed
• The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 - and further Leasehold reforms proposed
• Housing dispute resolution proposals affecting developers - The New Homes Ombudsman
• The New Homes Quality Board and Code of Practice - important aspects for developers including reservation deposits and completion dates
• Land Registry assistance for development sites - problems caused when layout changes take place, acceptability of plans
• CIL or S.106? Explaining briefly section 106 legal agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy
• An overview of overage - comparison with option agreements and conditional contracts. Retirement Villages Developments Ltd v Punch Partnerships (PTL) Ltd [2022] EWHC

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.