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Hungary: Opinion Of The Supreme Court Of Hungary Concerning Certain Issues Relating To Pre-Emption Rights - SZECSKAY - Attorneys at Law

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court of Hungary issued a Civil Law Opinion on 24 June 2009 on various practical issues concerning pre-emption rights, as governed by the Civil Code.

Australia: Unsatisfied Payment Orders And The Automatic Suspension Of Contractor Licences In New South Wales - Gadens Lawyers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On 1 April 2009 the "Home Building Act’s" licence suspension provisions were ‘enhanced’.

Australia: New clauses to allow land tax recovery - HopgoodGanim Lawyers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009 comes into effect on 30 June 2009. It lifts the current restriction in the Land Tax Act 1915 that prevents landlords of commercial and industrial properties (and retail properties not governed by the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994) passing land tax directly to tenants.

United Kingdom: ‘Qualified Person’ Reports To Be Introduced - Smith & Williamson

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:09 GMT

Most RPs are now very familiar with the various requirements within the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (Clara).

United Kingdom: VAT Advice For Housing Associations - Smith & Williamson

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:09 GMT

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is again trying to understand what housing associations are all about and how they operate.

United Kingdom: Supermarket Wars - Biggart Baillie

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On 9 October Lady Clark issued her decision in an application for judicial review by Sainsbury's in relation to a decision of Perth & Kinross Council.

Canada: Alberta Land Stewardship Act: This Land Is Your Land? - Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In June, Bill 36 was passed into law. In October the Alberta Land Stewardship Act ("ALSA") was proclaimed in force.

Australia: Amendment VC55 - Deacons

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Amendment VC55 to the Victorian Planning Provisions was approved by the Minister for Planning on 11 November 2009.

United Kingdom: Second Competition Commission Consultation On Groceries Land Order - CMS Cameron McKenna LLP

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Competition Commission (CC) has published a second consultation on a draft order on land agreements stemming from its market investigation into the groceries sector.

Australia: New clauses to allow land tax recovery - HopgoodGanim Lawyers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

United Kingdom: A Sledgehammer To Crack A Nut - POCA Reporting Where Asbestos Surveys Are Missing - Penningtons Solicitors LLP

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Professionals such as lawyers, estate practitioners and tax advisers are increasingly being used by criminals to launder money.

Australia: Sunset Dates: Indefinite Extensions Of Sunset Dates Are Unenforceable - Maddocks

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The recent Supreme Court of Victoria decision of Clifford v Solid Investments Australia Pty Ltd [2009] VSC 223 (Cliffords Case) confirms that special conditions in "off the plan" contracts of sale need to be carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with the Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) (Act).

United Kingdom: Contract Termination: Hasta La Vista Maybe - CMS Cameron McKenna LLP

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Two recent TCC cases provide the answers to two important questions relating to the termination of contracts

Australia: Energy Efficiency And Real Property Transactions: 2010 To Be A Year Of Change - HopgoodGanim Lawyers

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Next year is shaping up to be a year of change for residential or commercial property owners looking to sell their property.

United States: New Property Tax Legislation - Morrison & Foerster LLP

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:09 GMT

California Governor Schwarzenegger recently signed Senate Bill No. 816, which could result in the imposition of significant penalties on unwary taxpayers for failing to report changes in control or ownership of legal entities owning real property in California.

United Kingdom: The Social Housing Pension Scheme - Smith & Williamson

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:09 GMT

RPs who participate in Social Housing Pension Schemes (SHPS) have until 30 November this year to advise The Pensions Trust (TPT) of their new strategy for pensions. However, for those who cannot meet the deadline there are other options available.

Australia: Victorian Lease Duty – The SRO Speaks - Deacons

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Victorian lease duty provisions take effect from 21 November 2008 and have the potential to create a headache for advisors.

United Kingdom: Covenants Not To Cause Nuisance Or Annoyance - What Do They Mean? - CMS Cameron McKenna LLP

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are all familiar with the covenants in leases and on titles not to do anything which might be or become a nuisance or annoyance to others.

Australia: Coastal Buildings And Infrastructure: An Increasingly Risky Business - Maddocks

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On 26 October 2009, the bipartisan House Standing Committee on Climate Change, Water, Environment and the Arts (Committee) presented its report on the inquiry into climate change and environmental impacts on coastal communities –"Managing our Coastal Zone in a Changing Climate: the Time to Act is Now".

Czech Republic: Foreign Real Estate Purchases - CMS Cameron McKenna LLP

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Legislation to make it easier for foreigners to buy real estate in the Czech Republic has still not been implemented.

Czech Republic: New Prague Development Plan - CMS Cameron McKenna LLP

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On 2 November 2009, the concept for the new Prague development plan was published.

United Kingdom: "A New Plan For London" Consultation Draft - Speechly Bircham LLP

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As with the current London Plan, it is intended that the new Plan once adopted will enure for a 21 year period. However, as we have already seen when major changes occur, either politically or policy based, the Plan will be altered or even replaced.

United States: Eleventh Circuit Renders Landmark Decision On Application Of The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act To Condominium Purchaser Litigation In Florida - Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On September 30, 2009, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit published its long-awaited opinion on “Stein v. Paradigm Mirasol, LLC”, which marks a milestone in federal jurisprudence concerning the proper application of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (“ILSA or Disclosure Act”) in condominium purchaser lawsuits in the state of Florida. ILSA is a detailed, complicated area of federal law occupying 20 distinct subsections of Chapter 42 of Title 15.

United States: Antitrust Alert: FTC Finds Michigan Realtors' Policies Violated Antitrust Laws In Far Reaching Decision For Joint Ventures - Jones Day

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Last week the Federal Trade Commission ruled that a Michigan realtors' group violated federal antitrust law by limiting the publication of certain types of real estate listings within its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and publicly accessible real estate web sites. Reversing a 2007 ruling by an Administrative Law Judge, on November 2 the FTC ordered the group, Realcomp II Ltd. (Realcomp), to amend its publication policies to avoid discriminating against listings by brokers employing lower-pr

United Kingdom: Construction Act Changes: House Of Lords Sign-Off - CMS Cameron McKenna LLP

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Yesterday the House of Lords approved the amendments to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill made last month by the House of Commons.