Japanese Knotweed - A growing nuisance
Japanese knotweed has long been regarded as something of a nuisance and not a species that you would welcome as being identified on your property.
Read moreContract Out Of Concurrent Confusion
Following the Court of Appeal's decision last week in North Midland Building Limited v Cyden Homes Limited, we thought it would be helpful to briefly summarise the position.
Read moreGig Economy: Developments in the UK and France
The gig economy is categorised by individuals receiving payment for the “gigs” they do. Those working in the, gig economy do not have fixed shifts and have the flexibility to work as much or as little as they like.
Read moreBA Pensions Claim Record fourth Title at Forsters’ Annual CRE Cricket Tournament
On Thursday 28 June, the eyes of the sporting world briefly turned from Kaliningrad to Kew for the annual Forsters CRE cricket day.
With temperatures just shy of 30C, we were joined by client teams from BA Pensions, Caisson, La Salle and the Crown Estate for what always proves to be one of the highlights of the firm’s BD calendar.
Read moreThree Twitter “takeaways” from the ULI UK Annual Conference
For those not lucky enough to attend the Urban Land Institute UK Annual Conference on 5 June, here are 3 take-away observations.
Read moreBanking & Finance in a Crystal Daze
On 23 May Forsters' six-strong Banking & Finance team as well as a plucky second year trainee, Heather McDonald, were transported back to the world of nineties game-showing.
Read moreNew Beneficial Ownership Register for UK Properties owned by Overseas Companies and other Legal Entities – to go live in 2021
A new beneficial ownership register for overseas companies and other legal entities owning UK properties has been on the cards for some years.
Read moreViability re-appraisal requirement in Mayoral SPG found unlawful for short-term schemes
A group of retirement housing developers are celebrating after their successful judicial review challenge which determined that the viability re-appraisal requirements in the Mayoral Affordable Housing and Viability SPG are unlawful for short-term schemes.
Read moreFire safety in residential properties
This article looks at the current fire safety regulations in respect of residential property in England. There is no single item of legislation that applies but rather a myriad of regulations which have arisen over the years. Some apply to all dwellings where as others will apply only to certain parts of buildings or to certain types of occupation.
Read moreFresh Perspectives: a reflection on the second annual contentious trusts conference
After a hugely successful inaugural year, Forsters partner Emily Exton recently co-produced the second annual "Fresh Perspectives" contentious trusts conference, held at the W Hotel in Barcelona.
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