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                <title>Are you ready for 1 May 2026?  Seven steps towards compliance</title>
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                            Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:33:48 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Spring 2026</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Spring edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:34:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2026</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:12 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Renters&#x27; rights: the final pieces in the jigsaw</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Ahead of the introduction of the new renters&#x27; rights regime on 1 May 2026, the Government has laid several new sets of regulations to tie up the loose ends and allow the regime to function smoothly.  This short briefing gives an overview of the most recent statutory updates.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:14:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Transparency in the real estate sector: registering contractual controls</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, the Government published a draft set of regulations laying out the framework for a new register of contractual controls (authorised by section 221 of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023) along with some Government guidance.&#xD;&#xA;As discussed in an earlier briefing, the new register will collect and publish information about contractual rights concerning the development, use or disposal of registered land in England or Wales.  The goal is to improve transparency over who...]]></description>
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                            Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:25:00 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>An A-Z guide to data centre terminology</title>
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                            Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:13:21 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Real Estate Tax Checklist - February 2026</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Prior to the Autumn Budget there had been speculation about the possibility of an overhaul of UK real estate taxes. This did not materialise, but there were plenty of measures highly relevant to the real estate sector, including a 2% increase in income tax on property income, the announcement of a consultation on VAT and social housing and the introduction of a &quot;mansion tax&quot; (albeit at a fairly modest level).  In addition, with the publication, in December, of the Finance Bill, we have a pret...]]></description>
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                            Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:10:27 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Trend-spotting for the senior living sector in 2026</title>
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                            Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:24:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The new heat networks regime: what do regulated businesses need to do and when?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Although the new regulatory regime for heat networks came into force on 27 January 2026, a number of aspects are being phased in over the next 12 months. We look at what businesses caught by the regime need to do &#x2013; and when.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:17:30 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on the sale of Pontrilas Group</title>
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                            Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:46:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s coming up?  Ten topics for senior living investors to bear in mind</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this briefing we share a quickfire summary of ten of the key legal changes affecting the senior living sector that we&#x27;ll be keeping our eyes on this year:]]></description>
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                            Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:01:30 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Commonhold and leasehold reform steps up a pace</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 27 January 2026, the Government published draft legislation to revolutionise the way in which flats are owned and managed in England and Wales.  The headlines provisions are as follows:]]></description>
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                            Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:04:33 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What does the Warm Homes Plan mean for the UK&#x27;s energy and infrastructure sector?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government&#x27;s Warm Homes Plan sets out its vision for the transition from fossil fuels to low carbon energy for residential accommodation in the UK. We discuss the implications for businesses involved in new build projects, heat networks and other clean energy technology, together with the retrofit of existing properties, including the private rented sector.  We also highlight the opportunities that the plan offers for businesses interested in providing finance for energy efficiency upg...]]></description>
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                            Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:53:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Hamberley Care Homes and Patron Capital on Hamberley&#x27;s long-term refinancing deal with Song Capital</title>
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                            Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:40:20 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The Warm Homes Plan: clarity at last for residential landlords</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 21 January 2026 the Government published the much-anticipated Warm Homes Plan.  This is heralded as providing &#xA3;15bn over five years to UK households, in order to help upgrade five million homes by 2030.  The funds will be provided via direct support for people on low incomes and in fuel poverty, and via a combination of grants and low/ zero-interest finance for others.  According to the Government, this will create a &quot;rooftop revolution&quot; by tripling the number of homes with solar panels....]]></description>
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                            Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:36:44 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The Renters&#x27; Rights Act 2025 and real estate financing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Background&#xD;&#xA;As explored in a previous briefing, the PRS has been braced for change since the publication in 2017 of Theresa May&#x27;s white paper &#x27;Fixing our Broken Housing Market&#x27; which argued that tenants needed a fairer deal. The previous government published a Renters&#x27; (Reform) Bill which was not passed into law before they left office, but formed the starting point for the Renters&#x27; Rights Act 2025. This Act will introduce a new regime that represents a fundamental change in England&#x27;s PRS. In...]]></description>
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                            Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:35:52 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Scanning the real estate horizon, 2026</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Here we look ahead to the New Year, which looks set to be another year of change for the real estate sector. Key themes include increasing regulation, planning change and ongoing transparency measures.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:18:27 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Arc and the impending flood of leasehold reform</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, which received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, contained the framework for various reforms to the residential long leasehold regime.  One such reform would reduce the premium paid to their landlords by leaseholders upon collective enfranchisement.  In R (ARC Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund) and others v The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2025] EWHC 2751, a group of freeholders brought judicial review proceedings...]]></description>
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                            Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:36:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Fairfax Financial Holdings on acquisition of MW Eat</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Fairfax Financial Holdings on acquisition of MW Eat]]></description>
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                            Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:59:48 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Infrastructure and Energy Spotlight &#x2013; Autumn/Winter 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we look at the prospects for data centres in the UK, what to watch out for in the Budget and whether EU objections could derail UK planning reforms.  We also discuss the clean energy aspects of the UK&#x27;s Industrial Strategy, the impact of consumer law on the energy and infrastructure sectors, recent developments in sustainability reporting and the National Underground Asset Register.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:02:32 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The New Towns Taskforce has recommended locations for twelve new towns, but will any be built?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The New Towns Taskforce (the &quot;NTT&quot;) recently issued its much-anticipated independent report to government on the sites which it proposes for designation as new towns. In this briefing we explore its report and the challenges that implementation will face.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:57:25 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Renters&#x27; rights and the UK&#x27;s living sectors</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Renters&#x27; Rights Act passed into legislation on 27 October 2025. Although there is general relief that the ambit of the new regime has been finalised, landlords are poised to find out the timetable for introducing the various aspects of the new rules, and the terms of the secondary legislation which will fill in the missing details. Our last briefing gave an overview of the new legislation - this briefing will explore what it could mean for the UK&#x27;s living sectors.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:18:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Better Lives and Older People&#x27;s Housing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[For several decades, policy-makers have differentiated between a population&#x27;s lifespan (or life expectancy) and its healthspan (meaning the number of years of healthy, active, disease-free life). Across the Western world, increases in lifespan have generally not been matched by increases in healthspan. Having access to the right housing, in the right location and at the right price is part of the formula for healthy ageing.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:12:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Changing regulation: your chance to get your views heard</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has issued an open call for evidence asking for examples of where UK regulation inhibits growth, innovation and investment.  This is a good opportunity for businesses to make the case for Government to look again at aspects of law or regulation which may be well-intentioned, but are disproportionate in their effects.  The aim is to &quot;reduce the administrative burdens of regulation on business by 25%&quot;.  But time is short &#x2013; the call for evidence closes on 16 December 2025.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:29:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Heat networks: less than 3 months until &quot;go live&quot; date for regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With the &quot;go live&quot; date for regulation of heat networks fast approaching (27 January 2026), network operators - and some landlords - need to make sure they&#x27;re prepared for the new regime.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:53:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What will the new renters&#x27; rights regime mean for the UK&#x27;s real estate sector?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Since Theresa May&#x27;s 2017 White Paper: Fixing our Broken Housing Market stated that renters needed a fairer deal, the residential real estate sector in England has braced itself for change. The following year, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 was passed in order to make sure that rental homes in England are safe, healthy and free from things that could cause serious harm. In the next year, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 banned most letting fees and capped tenancy deposits paid by te...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:14:19 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Autumn 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Autumn edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:08 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Making data centres happen: what issues should real estate investors bear in mind when considering investing in data centre assets?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The data center event&#xD;&#xA;On 30 September 2025, Travers Smith hosted a bespoke event entitled &quot;Making Data Centres Happen&#x27;, exploring key themes in the evolution of this essential infrastructure asset class with a panel and a live audience. Several interesting themes emerged from their conversations, some of which are described here. This briefing looks at three of the key legal issues that were explored in relation to investing in data centres.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:45:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The new National Underground Asset Register: what does it mean for the energy infrastructure sector?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We explain what the UK National Underground Asset Register is and how it should make life easier for energy infrastructure operators.  We also look at how the obligations of asset owners will change following the introduction of the new system.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:59:19 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-new-national-underground-asset-register-what-does-it-mean-for-the-energy-infrastructure-sector/</link>
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                <title>Budget Tracker (Autumn 2025)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Stay ahead of anticipated tax changes with our speculative Budget 2025 Tax Tracker for businesses. Access real-time legal insights on emerging tax proposals, enabling your organisation to prepare early, manage compliance risks, and make informed decisions before the next UK Budget.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:07:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/budget-tracker-autumn-2025/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:22:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2025/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Autumn Briefing 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we look at some of the forthcoming legislative changes of interest to the UK&#x27;s real estate sector: the reinvigoration of commonhold, the Renters&#x27; Rights Bill, and the proposed ban on upwards-only rent reviews.  We give a brief update on some of transparency rules regarding the ownership of UK property, highlight some consumer protection rules of interest to the real estate sector and offer a reminder about the new corporate &#x27;failure to prevent fraud&#x27; offence.  Finally, we tou...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:43:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-autumn-briefing-2025/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises HSS Hire Group plc on new commercial supply agreement, sale of hire division and investment by Speedy Hire plc</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:08:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-hss-hire-group-plc-on-new-commercial-supply-agreement-sale-of-hire-division-and-investment-by-speedy-hire-plc/</link>
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                <title>Making Data Centres Happen</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:09:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/events-container/making-data-centres-happen/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Merlin Entertainments on the sale of its LEGO Discovery Centres and LEGOLAND Discovery Centres to the LEGO Group</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:01:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-merlin-entertainments-on-the-sale-of-its-lego-discovery-centres-and-legoland-discovery-centres-to-the-lego-group/</link>
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                <title>Engaging with commonhold: 5 questions about the Government&#x27;s proposals</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Government&#x27;s Commonhold White Paper, published on 3 March 2025, sets out its plans for replacing leasehold tenure with commonhold, which allows for the freehold ownership of land in multi-occupancy developments with shared common areas.  It was established in England and Wales via the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (the &quot;2002 Act&quot;) and brought into law in 2004, but has rarely been utilised in practice.  Nonetheless, the Government intends to go ahead with this transition, so the...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:08:28 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/engaging-with-commonhold-5-questions-about-the-governments-proposals/</link>
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                <title>Banning upwards-only rent reviews &#x2013; an international perspective</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As we explored here, the introduction in Parliament of the&#xA0;English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill caused quite a surprise across the UK&#x27;s real estate sector, sparking a range of reactions (mostly negative) to the proposed ban of upward only rent review in commercial leases.&#xA0; However, the UK is not the first jurisdiction to consider introducing such legislative provisions.&#xA0; Therefore, ahead of the&#xA0;Bill&#x27;s second reading&#xA0;in the House of Commons on 2nd September, it may be useful to ta...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:03:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/banning-upwards-only-rent-reviews-an-international-perspective/</link>
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                <title>The new carried interest regime: what it means for real estate-based strategies</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The government has recently published the first draft of the legislation implementing the UK&#x27;s new carried interest regime, under which, from 6 April 2026, all carried interest will be taxed as trading income, but with a bespoke effective rate of around 34.1% available if it is &quot;qualifying&quot;. Whilst more executives will be brought within the scope of the UK&#x27;s carried interest tax rules, the 34.1% rate may lead to lower tax liabilities for those working for funds pursuing an income-based return...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:39:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-new-carried-interest-regime-what-it-means-for-real-estate-based-strategies/</link>
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                <title>Startling news &#x2013; the proposed ban on upwards-only rent reviews in commercial leases</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Real estate owners and occupiers alike were astonished, earlier this month, to see that the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill contains provisions that, if enacted, would override contractually-agreed rent review provisions in new commercial leases and would allow upwards-and-downwards provisions in their place.  They would also permit tenants to initiate rent review processes regardless of the terms of the lease.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:25:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/startling-news-the-proposed-ban-on-upwards-only-rent-reviews-in-commercial-leases/</link>
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                <title>LAFRA consultation on service charges</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 4 July 2025, the Government issued a consultation asking for input as to how best to implement the sections of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (&quot;LAFRA 2024&quot;) which deal with improving the service charge regime for leaseholders paying both variable and fixed service charges.  The Government also seeks to improve the regulation of managing agents, who it acknowledges are crucial for the successful management of both leasehold and commonhold schemes.  The paper stresses that later...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:44:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/lafra-consultation-on-service-charges/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Marshall Group on cross-border carve-out sale</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Marshall Group on the sale of Slingsby Advanced Composites to Mangohojden AB, a privately held Swedish company seeking to develop a group of specialist aerospace and defence businesses.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:40:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-marshall-group-on-cross-border-carve-out-sale/</link>
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                <title>Infrastructure and Energy Spotlight &#x2013; Spring/Summer 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we look at the UK Government&#x27;s 10 year Infrastructure Strategy and whether the &quot;Washington effect&quot; has trumped the &quot;Brussels effect&quot; in relation to ESG regulation.  We also provide updates on topics including planning reform, housing, heat networks, national security, pension fund infrastructure investment and carbon markets.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:26:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-and-energy-spotlight-springsummer-2025/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-and-energy-spotlight-springsummer-2025/</guid>
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                <title>A short guide to heat networks in the UK</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK heat network market is growing fast, providing opportunities for both suppliers and property developers/owners looking for low carbon energy solutions.  But what are heat networks, where are they being rolled out and how are they regulated?  And what are the key issues when making contractual arrangements involving heat networks?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:50:34 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-short-guide-to-heat-networks-in-the-uk/</link>
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                <title>Reforming Security of Tenure</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Since last summer, the Law Commission has been reviewing the workings of the security of tenure regime within Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.  Its goal was to modernise the regime so that it would be a facilitating framework to support the efficient use of space in high streets and town centres, and to foster a positive relationship between landlords and tenants.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:17:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/reforming-security-of-tenure/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Tax Checklist - May 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Since our last briefing, there have been a number of important tax developments which affect the real estate sector. The standout item is the recent introduction of the Reserved Investor Fund, a new type of investment fund expected to be of particular interest to commercial real estate strategies. Continuing the funds theme, we are still waiting for more detail as the Government considers the design of its fundamental reforms to the UK taxation of carried interest scheduled for April 2026 (wh...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 28 May 2025 11:10:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-checklist-may-2025/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises RPM International on its agreement to acquire Star Brands</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised NYSE-listed RPM International Inc., which owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services, on the acquisition of the Star Brands Group, the UK-based parent company of The Pink Stuff, for RPM&#x27;s subsidiary, Rust-Oleum.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 06 May 2025 13:35:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-rpm-international-on-its-agreement-to-acquire-star-brands/</link>
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                <title>Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. As explained here, its goal is to improve protective security and organisational preparedness across the UK, by requiring people who are responsible for qualifying premises to take steps to reduce the risk of physical harm to individuals at the premises, if a terrorist attack were to occur. For larger premises and events, the responsible person must also take steps to reduce the vulnerability of the premise...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:51:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025/</link>
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                <title>The new consumer protection regime: what are the real estate implications?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK&#x27;s consumer protection landscape is set to undergo transformative change following the coming into force of new rules in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act (&quot;DMCCA&quot;) on 6 April 2024. Among other things, businesses can be fined up to 10% of turnover for infringing consumer protection law. In the real estate space, this legislation will be particularly relevant for the residential and elder-care sectors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:54:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-new-consumer-protection-regime-what-are-the-real-estate-implications/</link>
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                <title>Planning Update - April 2025</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:51:02 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/planning-update-april-2025/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Spring Briefing 2025</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:42:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-spring-briefing-2025/</link>
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                <title>Moths and Misrepresentation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Judgment has been handed down in the case of Iya Patarkatsishvili and Yevhen Hunyak v William Woodward-Fisher [2025] EWHC 265 in the High Court. The case concerned whether there was misrepresentation in the seller&#x27;s replies to pre-contract enquiries during the sale of a &#xA3;32.5 million property.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:52:55 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/moths-and-misrepresentation/</link>
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                <title>Commonhold: love thy neighbour</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In its Commonhold White Paper, the Government acknowledges that &quot;no form of homeownership is perfect, nor immune from disputes, especially in flatted developments with the close proximity of neighbours and shared responsibility for upkeep and associated costs&quot;. However, commonhold is presented as a tenure which, due to its democratic nature, is inherently less likely than leasehold tenure to generate disputes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:38:02 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/commonhold-love-thy-neighbour/</link>
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                <title>Can a landlord&#x27;s repudiatory breach of a lease entitle the tenant to terminate it?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In Ramsbury Properties Ltd v Ocean View Construction Ltd [2024] UKPC 40, the Privy Council was asked to decide how to interpret a landlord covenant to provide &#x201C;sleeping accommodation only&#x201D;, and whether in this case there was a repudiatory breach by the landlord entitling the tenant to terminate the lease.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:52:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/can-a-landlords-repudiatory-breach-of-a-lease-entitle-the-tenant-to-terminate-it/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith hires new Head of Property Disputes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Leading independent law firm Travers Smith LLP has announced the hire of Robert Payne as Head of Property Disputes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:59:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-hires-new-head-of-property-disputes/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:24:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2025/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Equisoft Inc. on the sale of its Altus Consulting business to Accenture</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Equisoft Inc. on the sale of Altus Consulting, its UK insurance, investments and financial services advisory services business, to Accenture.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:53:24 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-equisoft-inc-on-the-sale-of-its-altus-consulting-business-to-accenture/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Crossbay on the purchase of abrdn Dartford warehouse</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Crossbay on the purchase of abrdn Dartford warehouse.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:47:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-crossbay-on-the-purchase-of-abrdn-dartford-warehouse/</link>
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                <title>Building Safety Levy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Building Safety Act 2022 (&#x27;BSA&#x27;) gives the Government the power to impose a building safety levy on all new residential buildings in England (the &#x27;Levy&#x27;). &#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Since the BSA came into force in 2022, only very few details about the Levy have surfaced.  Many hoped the Government had intentionally let the idea drift down its priority list, trumped by an overriding manifesto promise to build 1.5 million homes by 2029 - a commitment requiring the delivery of over 1,000 new homes every single wo...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:51:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/building-safety-levy/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises two healthcare REITs in takeovers by US bidders</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith is currently advising two healthcare REITs - Care REIT plc and Assura plc - on their public takeovers by US bidders, further highlighting the recent theme of consolidation in the London REIT market.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:40:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-two-healthcare-reits-in-takeovers-by-us-bidders/</link>
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                <title>Exciting times: the Commonhold White Paper</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Commonhold White Paper&#xA0;was published today, 3 March 2025.&#xA0; It contains the Government&#x27;s proposals for legislating that all new flats, subject to certain unspecified exemptions, will be offered for sale under the commonhold model instead of the current leasehold model.&#xA0; This article will summarise the White Paper and explore its potential impact on the real estate sector in England and Wales.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:01:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/exciting-times-the-commonhold-white-paper/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Invesco Real Estate on Space Industrial, a joint venture with Marchmont Investment Management</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Invesco Real Estate, a global real estate investment manager, on the formation of Space Industrial, a joint venture established together with Marchmont Investment Management.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:45:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-invesco-real-estate-on-space-industrial-a-joint-venture-with-marchmont-investment-management/</link>
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                <title>The Third EPC Consultation &#x2013; 5 FAQs for Landlords</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 7 February 2025, the Government published an open consultation entitled &quot;Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update&quot; (the &quot;third Consultation&quot;).  The Government proposes to raise the minimum energy efficiency standard required of privately rented homes in England and Wales to the equivalent of Energy Performance Certificate (&quot;EPC&quot;) C by 2030, and this consultation follows on from the previous government&#x27;s 2020 consultation (the &quot;First Consultation&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:21:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-third-epc-consultation-5-faqs-for-landlords/</link>
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                <title>Expiry of PFI deals: risks and opportunities</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[PFI deals have recently been in the news, with headlines about disputes between public sector customers and private sector owners and operators as contracts near their expiry date.  We look at the issues around PFI expiry and the risks and opportunities this presents for private sector involvement in this area.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:20:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/expiry-of-pfi-deals-risks-and-opportunities/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Ashby Capital on the sale of its UK Retail Park Portfolio</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised AIM-listed GlobalData Plc (GlobalData), a leading data, analytics, and insights platform, on &#xA3;340 million of new debt facilities.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:11:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ashby-capital-on-the-sale-of-its-uk-retail-park-portfolio/</link>
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                <title>What does the new NPPF mean for the Senior Living Sector?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The much-anticipated updated version of the National Planning Policy Framework (&quot;NPPF&quot;) was published on 12 December 2024, following a period of industry-wide consultation. The NPPF sets out the Government&#x27;s high level, national planning policies and carries particular importance as a &#x27;material consideration&#x27; which local planning authorities (&quot;LPAs&quot;) must take into account when deciding planning applications. The NPPF (as amended) took immediate effect for the purposes of decision-making and...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:01:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-does-the-new-nppf-mean-for-the-senior-living-sector/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Greystar on the acquisition of The Neighbourhood in Exeter and Cardiff</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Greystar on its successful acquisition of two purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets from &quot;The Neighbourhood&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:06:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-greystar-on-the-acquisition-of-the-neighbourhood-in-exeter-and-cardiff/</link>
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                <title>Unlocking hidden value: corporate carve-outs</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In difficult economic times, company boards (both public and private) are under increasing pressure to demonstrably deliver maximum value for shareholders. One method of unlocking hidden value, particularly in larger corporate groups, is by undertaking a &#x27;carve-out&#x27; transaction and creating a win/win for Buyer and Seller.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:57:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/unlocking-hidden-value-corporate-carve-outs/</link>
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                <title>Driving Home(building) for Christmas? The long-awaited updated NPPF has finally arrived</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Labour Party&#x27;s manifesto for the 2024 General Election contained an emphasis on the reform of the planning system, with a view to &quot;unlocking&quot; it to promote growth and development. Notably, one of the Government&#x27;s key commitments was to update the National Planning Policy Framework (&quot;NPPF&quot;) within six months of being elected. It is now just over five months since the Labour Government was elected and, as promised, the updated NPPF has been published following an extensive industry consulta...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:01:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/driving-home-building-for-christmas-the-long-awaited-updated-nppf-has-finally-arrived/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Duni AB on the acquisition of UK-based tableware company</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Duni AB (Duni Group), Sweden-headquartered market-leading company in providing sustainable and circular solutions for restaurants, catering, and the food industry, on the acquisition of the UK-based tableware company Poppies Europe Ltd (Poppies). The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval in the UK and customary closing conditions, and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:22:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-duni-ab-on-the-acquisition-of-uk-based-tableware-company/</link>
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                <title>What lies ahead in 2025?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Explore a timeline of the likely points of interest in the New Year for those working in the real estate sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:01:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-lies-ahead-in-2025/</link>
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                <title>A real estate festive briefing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[For our festive offering, we bring together seven topical briefings about recent or anticipated changes to law and practice in the real estate sector, including: the re-introduction of commonhold, the publication of the Older People&#x2019;s Housing Taskforce report, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, forthcoming real estate tax changes, high street rental auctions, and two current consultations.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:01:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-real-estate-festive-briefing/</link>
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                <title>10 FAQs from a landlord&#x27;s perspective about rental auctions of vacant high street premises</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, local authorities in England were granted a new power to help them reinvigorate their local towns: they can now hold rental auctions to arrange lettings of vacant high street and town centre properties.  In this briefing, we answer 10 frequently asked questions about the new regime from the perspective of a landlord.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:56:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/10-faqs-from-a-landlords-perspective-about-rental-auctions-of-vacant-high-street-premises/</link>
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                <title>Bringing EPCs up to scratch</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) evaluates a property&#x27;s energy efficiency, aiding owners, investors, potential buyers and tenants in understanding and improving energy performance, and setting minimum standards for rented properties. Despite recognizing its shortcomings and issuing an EPC action plan in 2018, the government launched a new consultation on improving the Energy Performance of Buildings regime in England and Wales on December 4, 2024, the key proposals of which are summar...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:21:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/bringing-epcs-up-to-scratch/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/bringing-epcs-up-to-scratch/</guid>
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                <title>Building and Investing in our Future Homes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Older People&#x2019;s Housing Taskforce published their long-awaited report entitled &#x27;Our Future Homes: Housing that promotes wellbeing and community for an ageing population&#x27; on 26 November 2024.  Its intention is to explore how best to support people to live well and longer in an age-friendly, home and neighbourhood of their choice.  The report thoughtfully sets out a number of suggestions for ways to empower senior citizens and their families to access or adapt mainstream housing, to &#x27;rightsi...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:01:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/building-and-investing-in-our-future-homes/</link>
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                <title>Prepare to protect</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn&#x27;s Law in honour of Martyn Hett who died in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, will when enacted improve the UK&#x27;s security by obliging those responsible for certain premises and events to plan how they would respond to a terrorist attack in or near to their property.  Persons responsible for larger premises and events must also take steps to reduce the property&#x27;s vulnerability to terrorist attacks.  Premises fall within the scope...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:22:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/prepare-to-protect/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Tax Checklist - November 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Since our last briefing, there have been several significant tax developments which affect the real estate sector. The new Labour Government&#x27;s first Budget included welcome confirmation that it will press on with the introducing a new form of investment fund (the RIF) that is expected to be particularly attractive for investment in commercial real estate and proposals for the significant reform to the tax treatment of carried interest. Throw in increases in the SDLT additional dwelling surcha...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:46:28 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-checklist-november-2024/</link>
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                <title>Infrastructure Spotlight &#x2013; Autumn/Winter 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we focus on the infrastructure implications of the new Labour Government&#x27;s first Budget, including for energy, vehicles, telecoms, housing and major projects.  We also look at new initiatives affecting the UK water industry and UK infrastructure investment more generally.  Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any of the issues discussed below.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:19:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-spotlight-autumnwinter-2024/</link>
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                <title>Making the change to commonhold</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 21 November 2024, the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook, issued a written statement setting out the Government&#x27;s plans for leasehold reform during this Parliament.  As well as passing the regulations needed to implement the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (discussed here), new primary legislation to improve that Act, and strengthening the regulation of property agents, he also announced that the Government intends to make commonhold the default tenure for...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:01:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/making-the-change-to-commonhold/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith and McCarthy Stone co-author report on commonhold and the retirement sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith and McCarthy Stone co-author report on commonhold and the retirement sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:01:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-and-mccarthy-stone-co-author-report-on-commonhold-and-the-retirement-sector/</link>
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                <title>From Manifesto to Budget: Potential Real Estate Tax changes: the good, the bad and the costly?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the seventh episode of this series, Senior Associate Aimee Hutchinson and Associate Claudia French from our Tax team shed light on some possible changes Labour may make to Real Estate taxes ahead of the forthcoming Autumn Budget. They discuss Labour&#x27;s manifesto pledges, the future of the reserved investor fund and how other anticipated tax changes to CGT and carried interest will impact the real estate sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:21:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/from-manifesto-to-budget-potential-real-estate-tax-changes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-costly/</link>
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                <title>From Manifesto to Budget</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to our series of podcasts exploring the upcoming Autumn Budget in advance of Wednesday 30 October.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Listen to the episodes below, where our tax team shed light on recent&#xA0;speculation about potential changes made by the Labour Government, and what to expect from this week&#x27;s Budget announcement.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:26:34 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/from-manifesto-to-budget/</link>
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Autumn 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Autumn edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:21:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-autumn-2024/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Autumn Briefing</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:36:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-autumn-briefing/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:21:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2024/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Sixth Street Partners and Patron Capital on the acquisition of Cala</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has acted as lead counsel advising Sixth Street Partners, a leading global investment firm, and Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property investments, on the acquisition of the major UK house builder CALA Group from Legal &amp; General Group plc by Ferguson Bidco Limited, an entity owned by funds managed by Sixth Street and Patron.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:45:48 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-sixth-street-partners-and-patron-capital-on-the-acquisition-of-cala/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Carpetright and its administrators on its sale out of administration</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised established carpet and flooring retailer Carpetright and its administrators on the pre-pack administration sale of its business and certain of its assets to CWHP Limited, part of the Tapi group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:21:33 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-carpetright-and-its-administrators-on-its-sale-out-of-administration/</link>
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                <title>In practice: Advising a guarantor</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:10:39 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/in-practice-advising-a-guarantor/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Clearbell on the acquisition of a new industrial asset at Parkside, Wolverhampton</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Clearbell on the acquisition of a new industrial asset at Parkside, Wolverhampton.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:46:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-clearbell-on-the-acquisition-of-a-new-industrial-asset-at-parkside-wolverhampton/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Student Roost (a GIC/Greystar owned company) on the acquisition of The Triangle, Birmingham</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Student Roost (a GIC/Greystar owned company) on the acquisition of The Triangle, Birmingham&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:29:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-student-roost-a-gicgreystar-owned-company-on-the-acquisition-of-the-triangle-birmingham/</link>
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                <title>Infrastructure Spotlight &#x2013; Summer 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we look at what a Labour Government could mean for investors in and operators of UK infrastructure.&#xA0; We also provide an update on disclosure rules for corporates, greenwashing rules for funds and a range of other topics, from EV charging, housing and planning through to tax and expiry of PFI/PPP deals.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:21:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-spotlight-summer-2024/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Student Roost (a GIC/Greystar owned company) on the acquisition of One Medlock, Manchester</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Student Roost (a GIC/Greystar owned company) on the acquisition of One Medlock, Manchester.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:35:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-student-roost-a-gicgreystar-owned-company-on-the-acquisition-of-one-medlock-manchester/</link>
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                <title>Planning ahead for the new Labour Government</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:41:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/planning-ahead-for-the-new-labour-government/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith promotes six new partners</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced today the promotion of six lawyers to its partnership, with effect from 1 July 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:45:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-promotes-six-new-partners/</link>
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                <title>Biodiversity net gain FAQs</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 13 May 2024 08:17:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/biodiversity-net-gain-faqs/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Tax and the Spring Budget</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 13 May 2024 08:17:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-and-the-spring-budget/</link>
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                <title>The Renters (Reform) Bill</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The proposals in the Renters (Reform) Bill, which were first set out in the 2022 fairer private rented sector white paper, are intended to implement many of the proposals for improving the private rental sector (&quot;PRS&quot;) for renters contained in the Government&#x27;s 2017 white paper &quot;Fixing our broken housing market&quot;.  This includes the introduction of minimum standards for housing in the PRS, and the abolition of both the section 21 method of obtaining vacant possession and the assured shorthold t...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 13 May 2024 08:17:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-renters-reform-bill/</link>
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                <title>The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As discussed&#xA0;here,&#xA0;this Bill&#xA0;was first mentioned in the&#xA0;King&#x27;s Speech on 7 November 2023. It has recently completed its report stage in the House of Lords, meaning that its next stage will be its third reading when its provisions will be tidies up. The Bill is lengthy but contrary to the press release and surrounding speculation, the Bill does not contain drafting around the introduction of commonhold or the capping of ground rents.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 13 May 2024 08:01:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-leasehold-and-freehold-reform-bill/</link>
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                <title>The CMA&#x27;s Housebuilding Sector Investigation</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 13 May 2024 14:13:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-cmas-housebuilding-sector-investigation/</link>
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                <title>Changes to the Construction Industry Scheme</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 13 May 2024 08:18:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/changes-to-the-construction-industry-scheme/</link>
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                <title>&#x27;Smart buildings&#x27;, Cyber Security and New Regulations</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 13 May 2024 08:22:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/smart-buildings-cyber-security-and-new-regulations/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/smart-buildings-cyber-security-and-new-regulations/</guid>
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                <title>Real Estate Spring Briefing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this briefing we bring you up to date with seven changes in law and practice which we think will have ramifications for the commercial real estate sectors. Parliament has been busy reviewing two key pieces of legislation implementing the Government&#x27;s residential reform agenda. There have also been changes to the regulatory regimes that impact on the property sector, and a Spring Budget.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 13 May 2024 08:22:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-spring-briefing/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-spring-briefing/</guid>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:27:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2024/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2024/</guid>
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Spring 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Spring edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:28:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-spring-2024/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-spring-2024/</guid>
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                <title>Recommendations and a new antitrust investigation: the CMA&#x27;s final report on its housebuilding market study</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:14:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/recommendations-and-a-new-antitrust-investigation-the-cmas-final-report-on-its-housebuilding-market-study/</link>
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                <title>Pre-emption rights in leases</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Landlords are coming under increasing pressure to promote social and governance goals in addition to their environmental considerations when granting leases.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:35:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pre-emption-rights-in-leases/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Tax Checklist - January 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Since our last briefing, there have been several significant developments which affect the real estate sector, including amendments to previously announced policies (for example, making &quot;full expensing&quot; permanent) and important international measures coming into effect (such as the &quot;GloBE&quot; rules introducing a global minimum corporate tax rate for large multinational enterprises).&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;With so much going on, it can be difficult to stay on top things. This briefing provides a checklist of the key...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:49:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-checklist-january-2024/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-checklist-january-2024/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith LLP advises Patron Capital on the acquisition of B16 Edgbaston, a purpose built student accommodation scheme, through its joint venture with Curation Capital</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Patron Capital, a pan-European real estate private equity specialist (Patron), on the acquisition of B16 Edgbaston, a  purpose built student accommodation (&quot;PBSA&quot;) scheme, through its joint venture with Curation Capital (Curation).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:10:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-llp-advises-patron-capital-on-the-acquisition-of-b16-edgbaston-a-purpose-built-student-accommodation-scheme-through-its-joint-venture-with-curation-capital/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises PineBridge Benson Elliot on the financing of Hackney Wick co-living development </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised PineBridge Benson Elliot, on the financing of Mitheridge Capital Management&#x27;s  acquisition of a co-living development site in Hackney Wick.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:24:24 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-pinebridge-benson-elliot-on-the-financing-of-hackney-wick-co-living-development/</link>
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                <title>Tax in the construction industry: Q&amp;A</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Featured in Practical Law, Senior Counsel Kyle Rainsford explores the various tax issues, duties and regimes that are likely to arise in the construction industry. &#xA0;&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Reproduced from Practical Law with the permission of the publishers. For further information, visit practicallaw.com.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:23:37 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tax-in-the-construction-industry-qa/</link>
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                <title>Levelling up the NPPF</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 19th December the Government published its long-awaited response to the consultation it initiated in December 2022, which we discussed in the context of senior living, and the resultant revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework (&quot;NPPF&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 02 Jan 2024 10:35:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/levelling-up-the-nppf/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces Senior Counsel promotions  </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of three lawyers to Senior Counsel, effective from 1 January 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:33:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-senior-counsel-promotions/</link>
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                <title>A festive countdown</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:12:24 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-festive-countdown/</link>
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                <title>The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and the UK Sustainable Disclosure Regulations</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:41:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-sustainable-finance-disclosure-regulation-and-the-uk-sustainable-disclosure-regulations/</link>
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                <title>Catching up on leasehold reform</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:42:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/catching-up-on-leasehold-reform/</link>
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                <title>The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill and the real estate industry</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:30:34 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-digital-markets-competition-and-consumers-bill-and-the-real-estate-industry/</link>
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                <title>Building safety</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:42:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/building-safety/</link>
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                <title>Energy efficiency in buildings</title>
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                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:43:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/energy-efficiency-in-buildings/</link>
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                <title>ESG litigation and the real estate sector</title>
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                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:51:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-litigation-and-the-real-estate-sector/</link>
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                <title>Corporate law reform and the real estate sector</title>
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                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:43:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/corporate-law-reform-and-the-real-estate-sector/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s ahead for 2024? A timeline</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:39:48 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-ahead-for-2024-a-timeline/</link>
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                <title>Looking back at 2023 &#x2013; did you miss anything?</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:40:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/looking-back-at-2023-did-you-miss-anything/</link>
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                <title>Biodiversity net gain</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:38:25 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/biodiversity-net-gain/</link>
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                <title>The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:38:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-levelling-up-and-regeneration-act-2023/</link>
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                <title>Real estate tax in 2024</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:54:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-in-2024/</link>
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                <title>Gaining guidance on BNG</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:36:56 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/gaining-guidance-on-bng/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises RSK Group on the acquisition of DWD </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised RSK Group on the acquisition of DWD, a UK-based firm of property advisers, valuation experts and planning consultants.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:41:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-rsk-group-on-the-acquisition-of-dwd/</link>
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                <title>Residential leasehold reform: test your knowledge</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Since the publication of the Government&#x27;s 2017 white paper &quot;Fixing our broken housing market&quot;, there has been much discussion about the Government&#x27;s plans to reform the housing market especially by means of modernising the leasehold sector. The King&#x27;s Speech on 7th November included further announcements about leasehold reform.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:01:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/residential-leasehold-reform-test-your-knowledge/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/residential-leasehold-reform-test-your-knowledge/</guid>
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                <title>Autumn Statement 2023 - key tax measures announced</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:50:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/autumn-statement-2023-key-tax-measures-announced/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/autumn-statement-2023-key-tax-measures-announced/</guid>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel. Listen to an editorial overview from Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions Partner, Richard Brown.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:09:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2023/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2023/</guid>
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                <title>Infrastructure Spotlight &#x2013; Autumn 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we highlight the key regulatory and policy developments this Autumn which will impact investors in and operators of energy and infrastructure assets in the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:36:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-spotlight-autumn-2023/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-spotlight-autumn-2023/</guid>
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                <title>Is the commonhold model of ownership a good fit for the senior living sector?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As of 30 June 2023, there are only 184 properties registered as &quot;commonhold&quot; within England and Wales, which is less than 0.01 % of the total number of properties in the same area. This evidences the extent to which the current form of commonhold ownership in the UK is unsuccessful. By contrast, the condominium system and the strata title system in the US and Australia respectively are very well used and internationally well regarded. In this article we explore what commonhold ownership is, w...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:01:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/is-the-commonhold-model-of-ownership-a-good-fit-for-the-senior-living-sector/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Briefing October 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As Autumn kicks in, we look at 6 real estate sub-sectors and consider recent trends in law and practice.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:44:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/autumnal-real-estate-update-2023/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/autumnal-real-estate-update-2023/</guid>
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                <title>The ban on landlords charging ground rent on new residential leases applied to retirement homes from 1 April 2023 &#x2013; what does this mean for the sector?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The abolishment of ground rent in residential long leases comes as part of a package of Government reforms designed to curtail unfair practices in the leasehold market, which we explored in our previous briefing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:01:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-ban-on-landlords-charging-ground-rent-on-new-residential-leases-applied-to-retirement-homes-from-1-april-2023-what-does-this-mean-for-the-sector/</link>
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                <title>Consumer protection in the rented housing sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Amid widespread concern about the workings of the housing market in the UK, in February 2023 the Competition and Markets Authority (the &quot;CMA&quot;) launched a consumer protection project into the rented housing sector, alongside a separate market study into housebuilding, discussed here.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:17:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/consumer-protection-in-the-rented-housing-sector/</link>
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                <title>What next for the CMA&#x27;s housebuilding market study?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The CMA has powers under the Enterprise Act 2002 to conduct inquiries into the workings of a market]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:08:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-next-for-the-cmas-housebuilding-market-study/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises AshbyCapital on the c.&#xA3;50 million refinancing of two retail parks in Swansea and Guiseley</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises AshbyCapital on the c.&#xA3;50 million refinancing of two retail parks in Swansea and Guiseley]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:02:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ashbycapital-on-the-c-50-million-refinancing-of-two-retail-parks-in-swansea-and-guiseley/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Lothbury on its sale of west London industrial estate </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Lothbury Investment Management (&quot;Lothbury&quot;) on its sale of the Tera 40 industrial estate in Greenford, west London, to Valor Real Estate Partners for around &#xA3;146m.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:07:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-lothbury-on-its-sale-of-west-london-industrial-estate/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Panmure Gordon and Numis in relation to Edinburgh shopping centre acquisition by Capital &amp; Regional plc</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited (as Sponsor, Joint Financial Adviser and Joint Broker) and Numis Securities Limited (as Joint Financial Adviser and Joint Broker) in relation to the acquisition of The Gyle Shopping Centre in Edinburgh by the UK focused REIT Capital &amp; Regional plc for a total acquisition consideration of &#xA3;40m.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:41:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-panmure-gordon-and-numis-in-relation-to-edinburgh-shopping-centre-acquisition-by-capital-regional-plc/</link>
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                <title>UK Legal Update - July 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we bring you a round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders, covering hot topics such as Brexit, ESG and Digital.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:45:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-july-2023/</link>
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                <title>Don&#x2019;t miss the deadline for registering high-rise residential buildings</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Building Safety Act 2022 overhauls the existing health and safety regulations for residential buildings and is intended to give residents more rights, powers and protections.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:03:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/don-t-miss-the-deadline-for-registering-high-rise-residential-buildings/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Impact Healthcare REIT plc on the upsizing of its revolving credit facility with NatWest </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Impact Healthcare REIT plc on the upsizing of its revolving credit facility with NatWest]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:45:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-impact-healthcare-reit-plc-on-the-upsizing-of-its-revolving-credit-facility-with-natwest/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Tax Checklist - June 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[After a (relatively) quiet start to 2023 from the perspective of tax developments relating to the real estate sector, the Spring Budget and April&#x27;s Tax Administration and Maintenance Day (TAAMD) saw the announcement of several important measures and consultations. Several of these relate to real estate funds and stem from the government&#x27;s ongoing review of the UK fund landscape, such as the publication of a consultation on the possible introduction of a new form of onshore contractual fund. H...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:14:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-checklist-june-2023/</link>
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                <title>Tenant insolvencies</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this podcast, produced for the Association of Real Estate Funds, Travers Smith Partner Sarah Walker, CMS Partner Marc Armstrong and Travers Smith Senior Associate Kirsty Emery discuss what a landlord might be able to do if one of its tenants stops paying its rent or goes into an insolvency process.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:06:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tenant-insolvencies/</link>
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                <title>ESG challenges in the care home and senior living sectors: Part 1</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have come to the fore of real estate investment strategy during recent years. In the first of our briefings on this topic, we consider three developments in legislation in the &quot;E&quot; space and how those developments present challenges but also opportunities for the care home and senior living sectors to contribute to the overall debate on how to implement &quot;E&quot; objectives within the built environment.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:57:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-challenges-in-the-care-home-and-senior-living-sectors-part-1/</link>
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                <title>ESG challenges in the healthcare and senior living sectors: Part 2</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In March 2023, we considered the rise of social and good governance clauses in commercial leases, across core real estate investment classes. In this series, we are looking at ESG challenges in the care home and senior living sectors. Our first briefing considered the challenges and opportunities for the sectors in the &quot;E&quot; space. This article considers the implementation of social and good governance strategies in the sectors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 30 May 2023 10:14:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-challenges-in-the-healthcare-and-senior-living-sectors-part-2/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Briefing April 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[At the start of the 2023/24 financial year, we focus on 5 focal points of interest to the real estate sector: regulatory change, real estate taxation, imminent changes to the planning regime, ongoing reform to construction law and an update from real estate disputes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 10 May 2023 11:04:56 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-briefing-may-2023/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-briefing-may-2023/</guid>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel. Listen to an editorial overview from Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions Partner, Richard Brown.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 May 2023 14:42:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2023/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2023/</guid>
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                <title>Transparency in the real estate sector: is it worth it?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The last few years have seen the development of several new initiatives designed to increase transparency in the real estate sector.  In this briefing, we explain what these are, why they are being pursued and whether the benefits justify the extra compliance burden for business.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:36:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/transparency-in-the-real-estate-sector-is-it-worth-it/</link>
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                <title>Social and Good Governance Clauses for Leases </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There are various ways in which a landlord might wish to ensure the alignment of its tenant with social and good governance principles, in line with the Landlord&#x27;s own ESG strategy and wider market requirements.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:59:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/social-and-good-governance-clauses-for-leases/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/social-and-good-governance-clauses-for-leases/</guid>
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                <title>Linking prices to inflation: a short guide to indexation clauses</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With inflation at its highest for many years, many businesses are looking again at price indexation clauses.  This briefing explores when they can be useful, which index to use, and whether the best known index - RPI - has a future.  It&#x27;s the second in our series of briefings on pricing and payment issues in commercial contracts.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:41:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/linking-prices-to-inflation-a-short-guide-to-indexation-clauses/</link>
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                <title>The NPPF Consultation: delivery of the homes people want and need, including seniors housing</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:17:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-nppf-consultation-delivery-of-the-homes-people-want-and-need-including-seniors-housing/</link>
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                <title>Reforming shared ownership in the senior living sector</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:52:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/reforming-shared-ownership-in-the-senior-living-sector/</link>
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                <title>Are you ready for the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022?</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:01:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/are-you-ready-for-the-fire-safety-england-regulations-2022/</link>
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                <title>Scanning the Real Estate horizon: look before you leap!</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this briefing we look at some of the key changes to law and practice that we anticipate taking place in 2023 which will affect the real estate sector, focussing on real estate development, real estate investment, real estate M&amp;A, real estate occupiers, the senior living sector and the private rental sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:18:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/scanning-the-real-estate-horizon-look-before-you-leap/</link>
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                <title>No Christmas (expert) shopping here: University of Manchester v John McAslan &amp; Partners Limited &amp; Laing O&#x27;Rourke Construction Limited [2022]</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This recent decision considered when it will be appropriate for the court to exercise its discretion to require disclosure of a report from a previous expert when a party wishes to change expert, and what it should take into account when exercising that discretion.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:02:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/no-christmas-expert-shopping-here-university-of-manchester-v-john-mcaslan-partners-limited-laing-orourke-construction-limited-2022/</link>
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                <title>A second bite at the cherry: Governmental consults again on the design of the Building Safety Levy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We reported last summer on the Government&#x27;s 2021 consultation about the design and implementation of the Building Safety Levy (the &quot;Levy&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:11:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-second-bite-at-the-cherry-governmental-consults-again-on-the-design-of-the-building-safety-levy/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Tax Checklist - December 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There is plenty going on of interest to those in the real estate sector, both domestically (e.g. the recent &#x201C;mini-Budget&#x201D; and Autumn Statement announcements) and internationally (e.g. the signing of a new UK/Luxembourg double tax treaty), and with so many tax developments progressing it can be difficult to stay on top of things. Our briefing provides a checklist of the key tax issues to be aware of (including future developments) and sets out the actions you should be undertaking now in prepa...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:09:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-checklist-december-2022/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize series - Episode 8: Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Episode 8 of the Real Estate bitesize series covers the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, and the upcoming deadline of 31 January 2023 to register overseas entities on the new Register of Overseas Entities at Companies House.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:21:57 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-series-episode-8-economic-crime-transparency-and-enforcement-act-2022/</link>
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                <title>Infrastructure Spotlight - Autumn 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Travers Smith Infrastructure newsletter. We hope you find this publication an informative and insightful source of information on the developments in the infrastructure market that we are seeing and anticipating in the UK and beyond.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:35:30 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-spotlight-autumn-2022/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises SSP Group on its acquisition of AMT Coffee from its administrators</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client, SSP Group, on its acquisition of AMT Coffee from its administrators in an accelerated transaction.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:24:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ssp-group-on-its-acquisition-of-amt-coffee-from-its-administrators/</link>
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                <title>Kyle Rainsford joins Travers Smith&#x27;s Tax Team as senior associate </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith is pleased to announce that Kyle Rainsford has joined its tax team as a senior associate today.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:29:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/kyle-rainsford-joins-travers-smiths-tax-team-as-senior-associate/</link>
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                <title>Balancing economic growth and environmental protection - the government&#x27;s new energy dilemma</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK&#x27;s Prime Minister may have changed but the Growth Plan unveiled in September remains in place - at least for now.&#xA0; Armed with new powers to repeal and replace EU law under the so-called Brexit Freedoms Bill, the Plan appears to envisage an ambitious programme of regulatory reform.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:55:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/balancing-economic-growth-and-environmental-protection-the-governments-new-energy-dilemma/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives. This is our October 2022 update.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:54:27 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2022/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on the acquisition of Karali Limited and Teresina Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised an investment vehicle backed by Burger King UK (&quot;BKUK&quot;), a Bridgepoint investee company, on its acquisition of Karali Limited and Teresina Limited (the &quot;Karali Group&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:45:39 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-the-acquisition-of-karali-limited-and-teresina-limited/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on the sale of Gist to Marks &amp; Spencer</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Storeshield Limited, a subsidiary of the BOC Group, on the sale of Gist to Marks &amp; Spencer. Gist is a contract logistics business with approximately 5,800 employees across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The proposed transaction is expected to complete in the second half of 2022, subject to certain conditions.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:41:53 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-the-sale-of-gist-to-marks-spencer/</link>
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                <title>10 frequently-asked-questions about the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 and the Register of Overseas Entities</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Since the Government introduced the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the &quot;Act&quot;) in March this year, there has been uncertainty as to how overseas entities (or those who deal with them) should prepare for the introduction of the new Overseas Entities Register (the &quot;Register&quot;).  Some of those questions have now been answered, as we explain below.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:01:40 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/10-frequently-asked-questions-about-the-economic-crime-transparency-and-enforcement-act-2022-and-the-register-of-overseas-entities/</link>
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                <title>The Government&#x27;s next steps in the reform of the private rental sector, and the end of the assured shorthold tenancy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Government&#x27;s 2017 white paper &quot;Fixing our broken housing market&quot; contained a number of proposals for improving the private rental sector (&quot;PRS&quot;) for renters.&#xA0; In the 6 weeks since the Queen&#x27;s Speech in May this year, there have been indications that some of these ideas will be taken forwards, including: changes in the way that &quot;contractual controls&quot; are registered at HM Land Registry, the introduction of minimum standards for housing in the PRS, and the abolition of both the section 21 me...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:43:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-governments-next-steps-in-the-reform-of-the-private-rental-sector-and-the-end-of-the-assured-shorthold-tenancy/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-governments-next-steps-in-the-reform-of-the-private-rental-sector-and-the-end-of-the-assured-shorthold-tenancy/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces new Head of Real Estate and two key promotions </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Pereira as Head of Real Estate, the promotion of Sarah Walker to the partnership and Catherine O&#x27;Driscoll to Senior Counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:47:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-new-head-of-real-estate-and-two-key-promotions/</link>
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                <title>New UK-Luxembourg Double Tax Treaty</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK and Luxembourg have signed a long-awaited re-negotiated tax treaty which will come into force in 2023 if approved by both countries by the end of 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:12:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-uk-luxembourg-double-tax-treaty/</link>
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                <title>The Queen&#x27;s Speech: did you miss anything?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Last month, the UK Government set out its legislative programme for this parliament in the Queen&#x27;s Speech.  In this briefing, we look at some of the proposals relevant to business which have had less media attention.  We also highlight some of the notable omissions and consider how far the proposed legislation might deliver on the Government&#x27;s commitments to cut red tape, promote economic growth and achieve &quot;levelling up&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:21:44 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-queens-speech-did-you-miss-anything/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith LLP has advised Kantar Group on its agreement to acquire Qmee</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith were delighted to advise leading marketing data and analytics company, Kantar Group, on its agreement to acquire Qmee]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 17 May 2022 21:41:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-llp-has-advised-kantar-group-on-its-agreement-to-acquire-qmee/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-llp-has-advised-kantar-group-on-its-agreement-to-acquire-qmee/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Hamberley on &#xA3;200m disposal</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP were delighted to advise long-standing client Hamberley (backed by Patron Capital) on the sale of over &#xA3;200m of care home assets]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 10 May 2022 21:41:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-hamberley-on-200m-disposal/</link>
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                <title>The Arbitration Scheme: resolving rent arrears in the wake of COVID-19</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently released our update on the Commercial Rents (Coronavirus) Bill and the changes to Covid-19 restrictions on landlord enforcement options that came into effect in March 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:30:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-arbitration-scheme-resolving-rent-arrears-in-the-wake-of-covid-19/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith has advised Northleaf Capital Partners on its acquisition of a majority interest in Uber Boat by Thames Clippers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Northleaf Capital Partners on its acquisition of a majority interest in Uber Boat by Thames Clippers]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:41:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-has-advised-northleaf-capital-partners-on-its-acquisition-of-a-majority-interest-in-uber-boat-by-thames-clippers/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - April 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives. This is our April 2022 update.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:01:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-april-2022/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-april-2022/</guid>
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                <title>The New UK Asset Holding Company Regime - What is the ownership condition?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently hosted a webinar on the UK&#x27;s new Qualifying Asset Holding Company Regime (QAHC) which will come into effect from April 2022. In this clip from the webinar, Tax Partner Elena Rowlands explains what the ownership condition is and what requirements must be met for a QAHC to be deemed to have sufficiently &#x27;good&#x27; category A ownership.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:38:43 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-new-uk-asset-holding-company-regime-what-is-the-ownership-condition/</link>
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                <title>Update on Covid-19 restrictions for commercial landlords and tenants &#x2013; March 2022</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:39:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/update-on-covid-19-restrictions-for-commercial-landlords-and-tenants-march-2022/</link>
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                <title>Using QAHCs as a holding platform for pan-European Real Estate funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently hosted a webinar on the UK&#x27;s new Qualifying Asset Holding Company Regime (QAHC) which will come into effect from April 2022. In this clip from the webinar, Tax Senior Counsel Jonathan Woodall discusses how QAHCs might be used as a holding platform for pan-European Real Estate funds]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:38:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/using-qahcs-as-a-holding-platform-for-pan-european-real-estate-funds/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Tax Checklist - March 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It is certainly a busy time for those in the real estate sector with an interest in tax matters. Next month (April) sees the introduction of the residential property developer tax (RPDT), changes to the REIT rules and the introduction of the qualifying asset holding company (QAHC) regime. In addition, the government&#x2019;s ongoing review of the UK funds regime looks set to generate further reforms relevant to real estate, as do various international initiatives (such as the EU&#x2019;s shell entity propo...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:38:43 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-checklist-march-2022/</link>
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                <title>Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 and the Register of Overseas Entities: who really owns this land?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill (the &quot;Bill&quot;) received Royal Assent, and is now known as the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the &quot;Act&quot;). As explained in our recent briefing on the Bill, the Act introduces a register of beneficial ownership information for overseas entities that own or buy UK property (&quot;the Register&quot;), as part of the government&#x27;s package of sanctions against Russia and in order to progress its longer-term strategy...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:47:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/economic-crime-transparency-and-enforcement-act-2022-and-the-register-of-overseas-entities-who-really-owns-this-land/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/economic-crime-transparency-and-enforcement-act-2022-and-the-register-of-overseas-entities-who-really-owns-this-land/</guid>
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                <title>What is the new UK qualifying asset holding company regime and why is it being introduced?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently hosted a webinar on the UK&#x27;s new Qualifying Asset Holding Company Regime (QAHC) which will come into effect from April 2022. In this clip from the webinar, Tax Partner Russell Warren outlines what the regime is and why it is being introduced.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:38:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-is-the-new-uk-qualifying-asset-holding-company-regime-and-why-is-it-being-introduced/</link>
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                <title>Webinar: The new UK Asset Holding Company Regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently hosted a webinar on the UK&#x27;s new Qualifying Asset Holding Company Regime (QAHC).&#xA0;In this webinar, our panel discussed the criteria that must be met for a company to qualify as a QAHC and the UK tax benefits of QAHCs, as well as looking at some practical examples as to how they might be used in fund and deal structures, focussing on private equity, credit and real estate strategies.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:38:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/webinar-the-new-uk-asset-holding-company-regime/</link>
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                <title>International Insights 2022 - UK Legal Developments</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:58:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/international-insights-2022-uk-legal-developments/</link>
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                <title>Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill 2022 and the Register of Overseas Entities: who really owns this land?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In 2016 the Government introduced a requirement for all UK companies to maintain a register of &quot;People with Significant Control&quot;, and announced its intention to establish a register of beneficial ownership information for overseas entities that own or buy UK property (&quot;the Register&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:56:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/economic-crime-transparency-and-enforcement-bill-2022-and-the-register-of-overseas-entities-who-really-owns-this-land/</link>
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                <title>The Environment Act 2021 and the real estate sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Environmental Protection Act 1990 was a landmark piece of legislation for the real estate sector, establishing legal responsibility for contamination and pollution control for land, air and water, and also regulating waste disposal and statutory nuisances. Our understanding of the threat posed by contamination and climate change has increased significantly in the thirty years that followed, and the long-awaited new Environment Act was finally put onto the statute books in 2021. When it is...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:54:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-environment-act-2021-and-the-real-estate-sector/</link>
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                <title>Tipping the balance: the Government&#x27;s proposals on mixed-use buildings could have a significant impact on property owners and commercial tenants</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In amongst the blizzard of press releases and policy documents emanating from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities since the New Year is a consultation called &quot;Reforming the leasehold and commonhold systems in England and Wales&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:01:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tipping-the-balance-the-governments-proposals-on-mixed-use-buildings-could-have-a-significant-impact-on-property-owners-and-commercial-tenants/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Real Estate team strengthens practice with the hire of new Head of Planning and Head of Construction</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the hire of new Head of Planning Jamie McKie and Head of Construction Edward Colclough.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:58:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-real-estate-team-strengthens-practice-with-the-hire-of-new-head-of-planning-and-head-of-construction/</link>
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                <title>Scanning the Real Estate horizon: Out with the old, in with the new</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this briefing we look at 12 of the changes to law and practice that are likely to impact on the real estate sector in 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:38:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/scanning-the-real-estate-horizon-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Ancala Partners LLP on the acquisition of Ludlow Street Healthcare</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Ancala Partners LLP on the acquisition of Ludlow Street Healthcare by Holmleigh Care Group, a care organisation in Ancala Partners LLP&#x27;s portfolio.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:45:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ancala-partners-llp-on-the-acquisition-of-ludlow-street-healthcare/</link>
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                <title>London Trocadero v Picturehouse Cinemas &#x2013; Defectively served Part 36 offer limits cost recovery</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The recent judgment of the High Court in London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited [2021] EWHC 3103 (Ch) provides an interesting insight into judicial treatment of defective Part 36 offers, the question of when Part 36 offers will be considered genuine offers to settle, and the other factors considered by the court in determining when it would be unjust to apply the full cost consequences prescribed by CPR r. 36.17.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:58:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/london-trocadero-v-picturehouse-cinemas-defectively-served-part-36-offer-limits-cost-recovery/</link>
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                <title>Tax Administration and Maintenance Day - property tax consultations</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 30 November 2021, the government published a series of tax-related consultations and policy papers as part of &#x27;tax administration and maintenance day&#x27;. Among these were a number of interesting consultations relating to real estate.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:58:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tax-administration-and-maintenance-day-property-tax-consultations/</link>
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                <title>Care homes administration fees: exploitative practice or reasonable reimbursement?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the recently published case of Competition and Markets Authority v Care UK Health and Social Holdings Ltd [2021] EWHC 2088 (Ch), the Competitions and Markets Authority (&quot;CMA&quot;) claimed that Care UK&#x27;s practice of charging upfront admission fees of around 2 weeks&#x27; rent was unfair, misleading and exploitative.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:41:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/care-homes-administration-fees-exploitative-practice-or-reasonable-reimbursement/</link>
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                <title>REIT reform &#x2013; some helpful changes to the draft legislation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As part of the government&#x27;s review of the UK&#x27;s fund regime, and its wider efforts to enhance the UK&#x27;s attractiveness to asset managers and investment funds, a number of changes are to be made to the UK&#x27;s REIT regime with effect from 1 April 2022. Further changes to the REIT rules are likely to follow further down the line as the review progresses.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:58:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/reit-reform-some-helpful-changes-to-the-draft-legislation/</link>
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                <title>Freeports: business opportunity or hype?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently ran a webinar on everything to do with freeports, featuring Stephen Carr, Commercial Director of Peel Ports, Liverpool, where one of the new freeports will be based.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:32:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/webinar-freeports-business-opportunity-or-hype/</link>
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                <title>Q1: What is a freeport?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently ran a webinar on everything to do with freeports, featuring Stephen Carr, Commercial Director of Peel Ports, Liverpool, where one of the new freeports will be based. Video 1: What is a freeport?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:28:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/q1-what-is-a-freeport/</link>
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                <title>Q2: Where are freeports going to be and why?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently ran a webinar on everything to do with freeports, featuring Stephen Carr, Commercial Director of Peel Ports, Liverpool, where one of the new freeports will be based. Video 2: Where are freeports going to be and why?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:28:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/q2-where-are-freeports-going-to-be-and-why/</link>
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                <title>Q5: What are the customs benefits of freeports?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently ran a webinar on everything to do with freeports, featuring Stephen Carr, Commercial Director of Peel Ports, Liverpool, where one of the new freeports will be based. Video 5: What are the customs benefits of freeports?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:28:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/q5-what-are-the-customs-benefits-of-freeports/</link>
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                <title>Q10: What are the state aid issues around freeports?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently ran a webinar on everything to do with freeports, featuring Stephen Carr, Commercial Director of Peel Ports, Liverpool, where one of the new freeports will be based. Video 10: What are the state aid issues around freeports?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:28:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/q10-what-are-the-state-aid-issues-around-freeports/</link>
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                <title>Fairhurst v Woodard: 6 things to think about when installing CCTV outside your property</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[At what point does CCTV go from being an acceptable security measure to an infringement of others&#x27; privacy &#x2013; or even unlawful harassment? A recent case provides useful guidance on the position and highlights the key issues that businesses need to consider.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:58:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fairhurst-v-woodard-6-things-to-think-about-when-installing-cctv-outside-your-property/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fairhurst-v-woodard-6-things-to-think-about-when-installing-cctv-outside-your-property/</guid>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize series</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This series of bitesize videos is your chance to hear from various members of the Real Estate team on need-to-know updates and topical issues in the sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:23:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-series/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-series/</guid>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize video series - Episode 7 extension: Heat revisited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following the release of the government&#x27;s heat and buildings strategy, Sarah Walker and John Buttanshaw have recorded a follow up conversation to last week&#x27;s episode on heat to discuss the implications of the strategy.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:58:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-video-series-episode-7-extension-heat-revisited/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-video-series-episode-7-extension-heat-revisited/</guid>
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                <title>Real Estate Tax Changes - Autumn 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing includes an overview of the key tax changes for the sector that have recently been implemented or are coming down the track in the next few months, plus a summary of some potentially significant future developments for both direct and indirect real estate investments. We comment on what these developments mean for the real estate world and on some steps that those affected should think about taking.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:58:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-changes-autumn-2021/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-changes-autumn-2021/</guid>
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                <title>Lexis PSL: Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT) - technical consultation on draft legislation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Tax analysis: HMRC has launched a consultation on the draft legislation for the Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT) ahead of its inclusion in the 2021&#x2013;22 Finance Bill.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:58:19 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/lexis-psl-residential-property-developer-tax-rpdt-technical-consultation-on-draft-legislation/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/lexis-psl-residential-property-developer-tax-rpdt-technical-consultation-on-draft-legislation/</guid>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize video series - Episode 7: Heat - Sustainable infrastructure and building efficiency</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This series of bite-size videos will be a chance to hear from various members of the Real Estate team on need-to-know updates and topical issues in the sector. This is episode 7 in the series.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:58:19 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-video-series-episode-7-heat-sustainable-infrastructure-and-building-efficiency/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises AJ Capital Partners on the acquisition of the historic Slieve Donard Hotel &amp; Spa, Northern Ireland</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised American investment firm Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital Partners) on its acquisition of the historic Slieve Donard Hotel Resort &amp; Spa, which adjoins the world famous Royal County Down Golf Club.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Oct 2021 21:42:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-aj-capital-partners-on-the-acquisition-of-the-historic-slieve-donard-hotel-spa-northern-ireland/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - October 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives. This is our October 2021 update.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:38:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-october-2021/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-october-2021/</guid>
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                <title>A blizzard of regulatory reform: did you miss anything?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[2021 has seen the UK Government and regulators engage in a blizzard of consultations and draft legislation, proposing reforms across a wide range of areas.  The sheer volume makes it difficult for businesses to keep on top of changes that might affect them.  To assist with that process, this briefing breaks down key recent consultations by topic, so you can pick out those which are relevant to your business.  It also looks at why this is happening now and whether any coherent themes emerge fr...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:28:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-blizzard-of-regulatory-reform-did-you-miss-anything/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-blizzard-of-regulatory-reform-did-you-miss-anything/</guid>
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                <title>Things to think about when considering an HQ move</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As working practices change and the shape of business adjusts to the events of the past 18 months, enquiries and appetite for relocating offices have picked up pace.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:58:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/things-to-think-about-when-considering-an-hq-move/</link>
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                <title>Freeports: what are the tax benefits?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the latest instalment of our series of briefings on the new UK freeport regime, we consider the tax benefits on offer at freeport tax sites and the conditions that must be met to claim them.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:20:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/freeports-what-are-the-tax-benefits/</link>
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                <title>Freeport customs sites:  promising opportunity or not worth getting excited about?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government argues that freeports will provide significant customs benefits for businesses - but not everyone agrees.  In this briefing, part of a series on UK freeports, we look at the types of business that might benefit from freeport customs arrangements and whether the critics are right to be sceptical.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:28:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/freeport-customs-sites-promising-opportunity-or-not-worth-getting-excited-about/</link>
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                <title>Freeports: business opportunity or hype?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We would be delighted if you could join us for our webinar on 23 September 2021.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:16:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/events-container/freeports-business-opportunity-or-hype/</link>
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                <title>Freeports and planning: benefits and challenges</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has been keen to talk up the potential benefits from a planning perspective of being based in a freeport. But what exactly are these benefits and how significant could they be? And are there other planning issues that businesses need to be aware of in relation to freeports?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:28:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/freeports-and-planning-benefits-and-challenges/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises founders, Inflexion and other shareholders on the sale of Medivet to CVC Capital Partners VIII</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised an investment vehicle backed by the founders, longstanding client Inflexion and all other shareholders, on the sale of Medivet Group Holdings Limited (&quot;Medivet&quot;) to CVC Capital Partners VIII.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:45:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-founders-inflexion-and-other-shareholders-on-the-sale-of-medivet-to-cvc-capital-partners-viii/</link>
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                <title>Freeports: what, where and when?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, the Government announced plans for 10 new freeports in the UK. In this briefing, the first of a series on freeports, we explain what freeports are, where they will be located, and when they are expected to be up and running.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:28:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/freeports-what-where-and-when/</link>
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                <title>The Government&#x27;s proposals in relation to Covid-19 arrears</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Throughout 2020 and 2021 many businesses were forced to close their premises as a result of public health restrictions and faced significant disruption to their trading abilities.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:58:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-governments-proposals-in-relation-to-covid-19-arrears/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Impact Healthcare REIT plc on its new debt facility with NatWest</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Impact Healthcare REIT plc (Impact) on a new three-year &#xA3;26 million revolving credit facility made available by National Westminster Bank plc (NatWest), with an accordion feature which could take the facility up to &#xA3;50 million alongside the option of two one-year extensions. This new facility will help to ensure that Impact continues to be well capitalised and support its future growth plans. Travers Smith has now advised on all four of Impact&#x27;s debt facilities,...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:58:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-impact-healthcare-reit-plc-on-its-new-debt-facility-with-natwest/</link>
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                <title>Live facial recognition technology in the real estate sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facial recognition technology relies on the process of identifying or verifying a person&#x27;s identity using their facial features.  Software known as facial verification can be used to establish someone&#x2019;s identity, for instance as a way to unlock electronic devices and to help with passport checks at airports.  In the real estate context, it is also commonly found within entry systems which automatically grant entry for staff and authorised visitors instead of issuing a key fob or a card.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:58:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/live-facial-recognition-technology-in-the-real-estate-sector/</link>
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                <title>The Building Safety Levy Consultation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This consultation is on the second &quot;tax measure&quot; announced by the Treasury (&quot;HMT&quot;) in the March Budget &#x2013; a new Gateway 2 Levy on high rise residential developments. This is part of a package of measures intended to help pay for the remediation of certain buildings impacted by the cladding crisis, following the Grenfell tragedy (the &quot;Building Safety Levy&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:57:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-building-safety-levy-consultation/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-building-safety-levy-consultation/</guid>
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                <title>Finance Bill 2022 (FB) &#x2013; amendments to the REIT regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With 92 UK REITs already in existence and more anticipated, following extensive industry discussions, the government is keen to ensure that the rules facilitate use of the regime and make it more attractive by removing certain constraints and administrative burdens.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:57:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Where to invest: the geographic impact of Brexit</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the third of a series of articles looking at how Brexit is working out for the UK, we consider the geographic impact and how that might affect future decisions by businesses to invest in the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:28:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/where-to-invest-the-geographic-impact-of-brexit/</link>
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                <title>Covid Rent Arrears &#x2013; will the Government&#x27;s latest proposals work?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 16 June, the UK Government announced that the existing moratorium on landlords exercising forfeiture for non-payment of rents would be extended to March 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:57:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-rent-arrears-will-the-governments-latest-proposals-work/</link>
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                <title>The proposed residential property developer tax and the retirement living sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In February, the Government announced a package of measures intended to resolve the problem of unsafe cladding on high-rise residential buildings.  The plan includes a commitment that the Government will fully fund the cost of replacing unsafe cladding in residential buildings which are 18 metres (six storeys) and over in England, and will offer loans to tenants in affected lower-rise buildings to help finance the repair costs.  It also includes a proposed new levy on developers seeking plann...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:42:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-proposed-residential-property-developer-tax-and-the-retirement-living-sector/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize video series - Episode 6: Tenant&#x27;s Works and Tax - don&#x27;t get caught out</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This series of bite-size videos will be a chance to hear from various members of the Real Estate team on need-to-know updates and topical issues in the sector. This is episode 6 in the series.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:57:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-video-series-episode-6-tenants-works-and-tax-dont-get-caught-out/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Clearbell on the sale of Thatcham Park, Berkshire</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Clearbell Property Partners III LP (Clearbell), a fund managed by long-term client Clearbell Capital LLP on the sale of a 116,000 sq ft warehouse site at Thatcham Park, Berkshire to NFU Mutual Insurance Society Limited for &#xA3;24.95 million.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:57:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-clearbell-on-the-sale-of-thatcham-park-berkshire/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Kester Capital on the sale of the Frontier Medical Group to Agilitas Private Equity</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Kester Capital and other selling shareholders on the sale of the Frontier Medical Group to Agilitas Private Equity.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:45:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-kester-capital-on-the-sale-of-the-frontier-medical-group-to-agilitas-private-equity/</link>
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                <title>Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT)</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:57:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/residential-property-developer-tax-rpdt/</link>
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                <title>Government announces amendments to Finance Bill 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There was good news for landlords recently, as the government announced amendments to Finance Bill 2021 to enable background plant and machinery in leased buildings to qualify for a super-deduction or an SR allowance.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:57:37 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/government-announces-amendments-to-finance-bill-2021/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize video series - Episode 5 (Part 2): New use classes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This series of bite-size videos will be a chance to hear from various members of the Real Estate team on need-to-know updates and topical issues in the sector. This is episode 5 (part 2) in the series.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:57:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-video-series-episode-5-part-2-new-use-classes/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize video series - Episode 5 (Part 1): New use classes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This series of bite-size videos will be a chance to hear from various members of the Real Estate team on need-to-know updates and topical issues in the sector. This is episode 5 (part 1) in the series.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 May 2021 13:57:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-video-series-episode-5-part-1-new-use-classes/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises McCarthy Stone on agreement to secure &#xA3;200m total financing for its UK retirement living rental portfolio</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised McCarthy Stone, the UK&#x27;s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, on its agreement to secure approximately &#xA3;200 million of total financing for the development of its retirement living rental portfolio.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 May 2021 21:42:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-mccarthy-stone-on-agreement-to-secure-200m-total-financing-for-its-uk-retirement-living-rental-portfolio/</link>
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                <title>Retirement housing and the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill 2021 will prevent landlords in England and Wales from charging ground rents in new leases of residential properties.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 24 May 2021 08:01:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/retirement-housing-and-the-leasehold-reform-ground-rent-bill-2021/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/retirement-housing-and-the-leasehold-reform-ground-rent-bill-2021/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises PLATFORM_ on its joint venture with Northwood Investors</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised PLATFORM_ on its joint venture (JV) with Northwood Investors to develop and operate build-to-rent assets across regional centres in the United Kingdom.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 24 May 2021 21:42:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-platform-on-its-joint-venture-with-northwood-investors/</link>
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                <title>Transparency in the Real Estate sector: who owns this now?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Since 6 April 2016, unlisted UK companies and LLPs have been required to identify individuals who have significant interests in their shares, and publicly disclose their details in a &quot;PSC Register&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:57:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/transparency-in-the-real-estate-sector-who-owns-this-now/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Xoserve on its major restructure and carve-out and sale of Correla to NorthEdge Capital (1)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Xoserve on the restructuring of its operations and carve-out of new subsidiary Correla, as well as the subsequent sale of Correla to private equity firm NorthEdge.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:42:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-xoserve-on-its-major-restructure-and-carve-out-and-sale-of-correla-to-northedge-capital-1/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Xoserve on its major restructure and carve-out and sale of Correla to NorthEdge Capital</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Xoserve on the restructuring of its operations and carve-out of new subsidiary Correla, as well as the subsequent sale of Correla to private equity firm NorthEdge.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:42:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-xoserve-on-its-major-restructure-and-carve-out-and-sale-of-correla-to-northedge-capital/</link>
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                <title>Tax Day from a real estate perspective</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Budget 2021: Tax Day from a real estate perspective]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:57:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/budget-2021-tax-day-from-a-real-estate-perspective/</link>
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                <title>What does the Budget do for Real Estate? Finance Bill update</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following on from the Budget, which did not contain any unexpected headline grabbers, the draft Finance Bill issued on 11 March contains further details and clarifications of various previous announcements of practical importance to the real estate sector. Some good, some not so good, some on which we can expect some lobbying.  There may, of course, be changes as the legislation passes through Parliament, so the position should be monitored.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:57:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-does-the-budget-do-for-real-estate-finance-bill-update/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises AshbyCapital on the refinancing of a debt facility secured over Morfa Shopping Park</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised AshbyCapital (Ashby), a real estate investment advisor, on the refinancing of a debt facility provided by Deutsche Hypo, secured over Morfa Shopping Park (Morfa).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:57:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ashbycapital-on-the-refinancing-of-a-debt-facility-secured-over-morfa-shopping-park/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Clearbell on the acquisition of 85 Gray&#x27;s Inn Road London</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Clearbell Property Partners III LP (Clearbell), a fund managed by long-term client Clearbell Capital LLP on the acquisition of 85 Gray&#x27;s Inn Road, a 28,000 sq. ft office building set across five floors in London Midtown.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:57:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-clearbell-on-the-acquisition-of-85-grays-inn-road-london/</link>
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                <title>Real estate tax measures</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Despite the lack of any unexpected headline grabbers, the Budget today contained various announcements, with practical importance for the real estate sector, offering a mixed bag of potential reliefs, opportunities and future increased tax costs, but succeeding, at least, in itself, of offering some more potential certainty as to the tax landscape for the next few years.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:57:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/budget-2021-real-estate-tax-measures/</link>
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                <title>Budget 2021: Property tax &#x2013; three things to look out for on Budget Day 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Although making predictions is fraught with danger at the best of times - let alone during a global pandemic &#x2013; here are three property-related tax announcements we would not be surprised to hear on 3 March.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:57:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/budget-2021-property-tax-three-things-to-look-out-for-on-budget-day-2021/</link>
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                <title>Further government support for cladding repairs, with tax raises on developers towards meeting cost</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[What is proposed&#xD;&#xA;In the face of mounting pressure, the government, on 10 February announced a 5 point plan for investment in building safety, with a further &#xA3;3.5 billion earmarked for the removal of unsafe cladding.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:57:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/further-government-support-for-cladding-repairs-with-tax-raises-on-developers-towards-meeting-cost/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises S.A. Brain &amp; Company on deal with Marston&#x27;s plc to restructure its pub business updated</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised S.A. Brain &amp; Company, Limited (Brains) on a deal with Marston&#x27;s plc (Marstons) which will see Marstons take on the operation of 156 Brains&#x27; pubs in Wales.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:45:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-sa-brain-company-on-deal-with-marstons-plc-to-restructure-its-pub-business-updated/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Clearbell on the acquisition of a retail park in Cannock</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Clearbell Property Partners III LP (Clearbell), a fund managed by long-term client Clearbell Capital LLP on the acquisition of the 120,000 sq ft Orbital retail park in Cannock, Staffordshire.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:57:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-clearbell-on-the-acquisition-of-a-retail-park-in-cannock/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - February 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:22:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-february-2021/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. on its acquisition of 127-133 Charing Cross Road</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. on its acquisition of the property known as 127-133 Charing Cross Road from RDI REIT P.L.C.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:42:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-nomura-real-estate-development-co-ltd-on-its-acquisition-of-127-133-charing-cross-road/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Tax Changes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic and the UK&#x2019;s relationship with the EU post-Brexit have dominated the recent political and economic agenda, there are a number of important tax developments that those in the real estate sector should have on their radar for 2021.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:56:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-tax-changes/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Metropolitan on ground-breaking project to deliver low carbon district heating solution at Wembley Park</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised leading independent district energy and multi-utility&#xA0;infrastructure provider Metropolitan, in relation to its 25-year contract with Quintain to adopt and operate the large-scale district heating network for the transformational Quintain development at Wembley Park.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:56:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-metropolitan-on-ground-breaking-project-to-deliver-low-carbon-district-heating-solution-at-wembley-park/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises S.A. Brain &amp; Company on deal with Marston&#x27;s plc to restructure its pubs business</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised S.A. Brain &amp; Company, Limited (Brains) on a deal with Marston&#x27;s plc (Marstons) which will see Marstons take on the operation of 156 Brains&#x27; pubs in Wales.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:45:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-sa-brain-company-on-deal-with-marstons-plc-to-restructure-its-pubs-business/</link>
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                <title>Scanning the Real Estate horizon: May you live in interesting times</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[2020 has been a tumultuous year; every part of our society and economy has had to adapt to a range of emergency measures and to an ongoing state of flux.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:56:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/scanning-the-real-estate-horizon-may-you-live-in-interesting-times/</link>
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                <title>Rectory Homes insight: use with care</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[&quot;Housing with care&quot; is a type of retirement housing in which older people can receive the services, facilities and help that they need without losing their independence.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:41:12 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What do Brexit and COVID-19 mean for UK ports, distribution and manufacturing?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We spoke with Stephen Carr, Group Commercial Director of Peel Ports, and discussed how Brexit and COVID-19 could reshape the &quot;distribution map&quot; of the UK and increase UK manufacturing activity.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:56:43 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-do-brexit-and-covid-19-mean-for-uk-ports-distribution-and-manufacturing/</link>
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                <title>The impact of Brexit and COVID-19 on the UK ports, distribution and manufacturing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With the end of the Brexit transition period fast approaching and COVID-related delays leading to congestion at ports, Travers Smith spoke to Stephen Carr, Group Commercial Director of long-standing client Peel Ports.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:56:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-impact-of-brexit-and-covid-19-on-the-uk-ports-distribution-and-manufacturing/</link>
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                <title>Upholding property rights</title>
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                            Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:56:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/upholding-property-rights/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize video series - Episode 4: ESG</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This series of bite-size videos will be a chance to hear from various members of the Real Estate team on need-to-know updates and topical issues in the sector. In the fourth of the series, Senior Counsel Sarah Walker, and Associates Elizabeth Duan and Neela Bhurtun, discuss the challenges ESG is causing the Real Estate sector, how their investments are being affected, and what asset managers now need to consider moving past Covid-19 and into the rest of the decade.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:34:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-video-series-episode-4-esg/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize video series - Episode 3: AGAS and GAGAs: what are they and are you exposed?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This series of bite-size videos will be a chance to hear from various members of the Real Estate team on need-to-know updates and topical issues in the sector. In the third of the series, Senior Counsel Sarah Walker and Knowledge Counsel Sarah Faull take a look at AGAs and GAGAs.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:56:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-video-series-episode-3-agas-and-gagas-what-are-they-and-are-you-exposed/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize video series - Episode 2: Enforce or compromise; what should landlords now do?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This series of bite-size videos will be a chance to hear from various members of the Real Estate team on need-to-know updates and topical issues in the sector. In the second of the series, Senior Counsel, Head of Property Disputes Andrew Ross and Senior Counsel Sarah Walker look at what landlords of commercial premises should do following the extension to the tenant protections up to the end of the year.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:56:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-video-series-episode-2-enforce-or-compromise-what-should-landlords-now-do/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - October 2020</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:22:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-october-2020/</link>
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                <title>Restrictive covenants favouring anchor tenants: are they in restraint of trade?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has ruled that a restrictive covenant in favour of an anchor tenant was not subject to the doctrine of restraint of trade.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:56:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/restrictive-covenants-favouring-anchor-tenants-are-they-in-restraint-of-trade/</link>
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                <title>Stockpiling for Brexit: 5 key Real Estate questions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With disruption to goods supply chains widely expected at the end of the Brexit transition period on 1 January 2021, businesses which rely on goods from the EU are increasingly re-focussing on contingency plans to stockpile goods.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:56:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/stockpiling-for-brexit-5-key-real-estate-questions/</link>
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                <title>New use classes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[From 1st September we will have a new Use Classes Order (&quot;UCO&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:56:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-use-classes/</link>
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                <title>Are we in the zone? Planning for the Future</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 6th August 2020 the Government published its long-anticipated planning regulation reform proposals titled &#x27;Planning for the Future&#x27;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:56:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/are-we-in-the-zone-planning-for-the-future/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Looping Group on the acquisition of Drayton Manor Park</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised European leisure park operator Looping Group on its acquisition of iconic British theme park Drayton Manor.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:42:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-looping-group-on-the-acquisition-of-drayton-manor-park/</link>
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                <title>Restructuring leasehold portfolios - Q&amp;A</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As lockdown in the UK eases, many companies are now taking stock of lessons learnt in the crisis.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 27 Jul 2020 13:56:04 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/restructuring-leasehold-portfolios-qa/</link>
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                <title>Restructuring leasehold portfolios - top tips</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 27 Jul 2020 13:56:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/restructuring-leasehold-portfolios-top-tips/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate bitesize video series - Episode 1: Turnover rents</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This series of bite-size videos will be a chance to hear from various members of the Real Estate team on need-to-know updates and topical issues in the sector. In the first of the series, Partner Emma Pereira&#xA0;and Senior Counsel&#xA0;Sarah Walker&#xA0;consider the recent trend towards turnover rents and their longer-term viability, against the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis and the ever changing face of the retail and casual dining sectors in particular.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:56:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-bitesize-video-series-episode-1-turnover-rents/</link>
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                <title>2020: the return of turnover rents? Lessons from CVAs in the retail and casual dining sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following the decisions of Debenhams and Instant Cash in 2019, 2020 looked to be an uncertain year for the landlord CVA.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:55:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/2020-the-return-of-turnover-rents-lessons-from-cvas-in-the-retail-and-casual-dining-sector/</link>
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                <title>Welcome news: Further delay to the introduction of the domestic VAT reverse charge for certain construction services</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The government has today announced that the new domestic reverse charge to be implemented for certain construction services will, again, be delayed.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:55:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/welcome-news-further-delay-to-the-introduction-of-the-domestic-vat-reverse-charge-for-certain-construction-services/</link>
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                <title>Covid-19 and relaxing the lockdown: what do UK businesses need to consider?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government is under increasing pressure to set out how it proposes to manage a possible easing of the Covid-19 lockdown in order to allow more everyday activities to resume, particularly economic activity.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:36:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-and-relaxing-the-lockdown-what-do-uk-businesses-need-to-consider/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: Rent mitigation negotiations between landlords and tenants</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Tenants are approaching their landlords to ask for assistance in mitigating their financial situations.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:55:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-rent-mitigation-negotiations-between-landlords-and-tenants/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: Considerations for tenants</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Many commercial tenants urgently need to reduce their rent payments and other payments due under their leases. The Coronavirus Act 2020 (the &quot;CA&quot;) which protects commercial tenants from eviction for non-payment of rent has given tenants some security.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:55:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-considerations-for-tenants/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: Considerations for landlords</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Tenants are approaching their landlords to ask for assistance in mitigating their financial outgoings.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:55:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-considerations-for-landlords/</link>
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                <title>The impact of COVID-19 delays on developments</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Developers are assessing what impact the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Government&#x27;s response to it, will have on their current construction works in England.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:55:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-impact-of-covid-19-delays-on-developments/</link>
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                <title>Investment Insights for Pension Funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This inaugural edition of Investment Insights for Pension Funds is devoted to the current economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Experts from across the firm share their insights on how companies are being affected, the actions they are taking, and the implications for investors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:55:29 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/investment-insights-for-pension-funds/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Ancala Partners on the acquisition of a majority interest in Holmleigh Care Homes Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Ancala Partners on the acquisition on behalf of its European Infrastructure Fund II of a majority interest in Holmleigh Care Homes Limited.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:42:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ancala-partners-on-the-acquisition-of-a-majority-interest-in-holmleigh-care-homes-limited/</link>
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                <title>Budget 2020: CIS Consultation Tackling Construction Industry Scheme Abuse</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As announced in the Budget, a consultation was published on 19 March on Tackling Construction Industry Scheme Abuse.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:55:23 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/budget-2020-cis-consultation-tackling-construction-industry-scheme-abuse/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: UK Government assistance available to businesses (last updated 3 July)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has announced an unprecedented stimulus package to help support businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:18:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-new-uk-government-assistance-available-to-businesses/</link>
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                <title>Coronavirus &#x2013; issues for business</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The global spread of coronavirus (now officially called Covid-19) presents a number of challenges to the UK business community.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:55:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/coronavirus-issues-for-business/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: CQC and Public Health England&#x27;s response to risk in the residential care home sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Care Quality Commission has written to all health and social care providers about how they were adapting their regulatory approach in response to COVID-19.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:46:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-cqc-and-public-health-englands-response-to-risk-in-the-residential-care-home-sector/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: changes to the planning regime to help suppliers and businesses</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Local authorities have been advised by Central Government to resist enforcing planning restrictions on deliveries to retailers and distribution centres.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:55:20 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-changes-to-the-planning-regime-to-help-suppliers-and-businesses/</link>
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                <title>Budget 2020: Real Estate</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Read Travers Smith&#x27;s summary of the key changes in the Budget as they impact on the real estate sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Mar 2020 13:55:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/budget-2020-real-estate/</link>
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                <title>Budget 2020: Extension of corporation tax to non-resident corporates landlords (NRCLs)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It was announced in the Budget that rental profits of NRCLs will become liable to corporation tax. Read Travers Smith&#x27;s commentary on the consequences of this.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Mar 2020 13:55:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/budget-2020-extension-of-corporation-tax-to-non-resident-corporates-landlords-nrcls/</link>
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                <title>Budget 2020: What to look out for in the real estate sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Budget is now confirmed for 11 March 2020. Read our briefing to find out what this means for the real estate sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:55:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/budget-2020-what-to-look-out-for-in-the-real-estate-sector/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: Changes in Real Estate Law</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[UK real estate is still largely governed by UK statute and common law, and so is unlikely to see major disruption following Brexit.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:51:34 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-changes-in-real-estate-law/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - January 2020</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, and news of planned training and networking events for in-house counsel in 2020.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:53:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-january-2020/</link>
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                <title>Tax developments for non-resident investors in UK property</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[2020 is going to be an important year for many non-UK resident investors in UK real estate.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:55:04 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tax-developments-for-non-resident-investors-in-uk-property/</link>
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                <title>Real estate taxation: comparison of the manifestos</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Here is a brief summary of the main taxation changes that will be relevant to the real estate sector from the main party manifestos and accompanying documents.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:54:58 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-taxation-comparison-of-the-manifestos/</link>
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                <title>AJ Capital Partners acquires Macdonald Rusacks Hotel, St Andrews, and the Randolph Hotel, Oxford</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners on its acquisition of the Macdonald Rusacks Hotel and the Macdonald Randolph Hotel.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:42:15 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/aj-capital-partners-acquires-macdonald-rusacks-hotel-st-andrews-and-the-randolph-hotel-oxford/</link>
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                <title>Heads and tails: no slipping through the eco-net</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The process of applying for planning consent increasingly requires ever more detailed statements and assessments before an application is determined.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:46:53 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/heads-and-tails-no-slipping-through-the-eco-net/</link>
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                <title>&#x201C;The jaws that bite, the claws that catch&#x2026;&#x201D;</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There is an emerging trend towards post-completion or post-occupation reviews of the efficacy of planning obligations.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:48:35 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-jaws-that-bite-the-claws-that-catch/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises AJ Capital Partners on the Acquisition of the DoubleTree Cambridge</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised new client Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners on its acquisition of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cambridge City Centre.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:51:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-aj-capital-partners-on-the-acquisition-of-the-doubletree-cambridge/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises London Resort Company Holdings on licensing deal with Paramount Pictures for the London Resort</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised London Resort Company Holdings on its major new licensing deal with Paramount Pictures.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:51:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-london-resort-company-holdings-on-licensing-deal-with-paramount-pictures-for-the-london-resort/</link>
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                <title>Beware of the LifeCare decision</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The decision in the LifeCare appeal (APP/X5210/W/18/3198746 10 June 2019) adds further fuel to the fire.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Jun 2019 14:44:06 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/beware-of-the-lifecare-decision/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on the acquisition of Angflor</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Agrial on its acquisition of Angflor, the innovative year-round protected salad growing operation based close to Colchester in Essex.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:51:57 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-the-acquisition-of-angflor/</link>
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                <title>How to dig yourself out of a hole</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Victoria Peckett draws lessons from two recent cases on the defences available against claims under collateral warranties.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:52:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/how-to-dig-yourself-out-of-a-hole/</link>
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                <title>4 steps for landlords to guard against lease frustration</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The judge in the recent case of Canary Wharf v EMA has found in favour of the landlord, Canary Wharf.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:53:57 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/4-steps-for-landlords-to-guard-against-lease-frustration/</link>
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                <title>No release permitted: Andrew Ross and Sarah Quy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Andrew Ross and Sarah Quy discuss a case where the court emphasised the public interest in honouring private rights.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Mar 2019 13:52:03 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/no-release-permitted-andrew-ross-and-sarah-quy/</link>
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                <title>In a class of their own? The continuing care-home conundrum</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Residential homes for the elderly or other people requiring care have been classified as either Class C2 or Class C3 under the Town and Country Planning 1987.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:45:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/in-a-class-of-their-own-the-continuing-care-home-conundrum/</link>
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                <title>Taxing non-residents on UK property gains: the rules for funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There is much for funds to be positive about in the latest draft of the rules taxing non-residents on gains from UK land.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:52:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/taxing-non-residents-on-uk-property-gains-the-rules-for-funds/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: a cause of frustration for the EMA?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Medicines Agency is set to relocate after Brexit and want to exit their London-based lease on the basis of the principle of legal &#x27;frustration&#x27;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sun, 11 Nov 2018 13:52:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-a-cause-of-frustration-for-the-ema/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on 50,000 sq ft pre-let for Beazley</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Beazley Management Limited on the pre-let of its proposed new office space on levels 12 and 13 of Twentytwo Bishopsgate.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:52:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-50-000-sq-ft-pre-let-for-beazley/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith bolsters its full-service real estate offering with new Head of Construction and Engineering</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has announced today the recruitment of Ryan Fordham as the Head of Construction and Engineering, which is part of our Real Estate Department.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:52:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-bolsters-its-full-service-real-estate-offering-with-new-head-of-construction-and-engineering/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Micro Focus on the US $2.535 billion sale of its SUSE business</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Micro Focus International plc on the proposed $2.535b sale of its SUSE business to a special purpose vehicle advised by EQT Partners.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 02 Jul 2018 21:42:42 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-micro-focus-on-the-us-2535-billion-sale-of-its-suse-business/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith expands its Real Estate practice with new partner hire</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced today the recruitment of Alex Millar as a partner in its Real Estate practice.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:52:16 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-expands-its-real-estate-practice-with-new-partner-hire/</link>
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                <title>Property law journal: Continue but with compensation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Andrew Ross and Sarah Quy examine the background to rights to light and how a development can proceed where such rights exist.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:52:05 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/property-law-journal-continue-but-with-compensation/</link>
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                <title>A global perspective on commercial lease covenants</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK&#x2019;s real estate market attracts significant levels of investment from across the world, and many global corporate occupiers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:54:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-global-perspective-on-commercial-lease-covenants/</link>
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                <title>Legal &amp; General acquires full ownership of CALA Homes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised CALA Homes in connection with the acquisition by Legal &amp; General of the 52.1% interest in CALA Homes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:42:40 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/legal-general-acquires-full-ownership-of-cala-homes/</link>
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                <title>The growth of the serviced office, by Paul Kenny, Tom Purton and Gareth Wynne</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A change in the way we work, improving technology and a shift in workplace culture are just some of the drivers in changing the way we do business faster than ever.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:52:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-growth-of-the-serviced-office-by-paul-kenny-tom-purton-and-gareth-wynne/</link>
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                <title>Before you begin: pre-commencement planning conditions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pre-commencement conditions are powerful things: unless they are satisfied, then any works done to implement a planning consent will not count.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:49:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/before-you-begin-pre-commencement-planning-conditions/</link>
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                <title>A new green balancing act: the Government&#x27;s 25 year plan to improve the environment whilst building 300,000 new homes p.a.</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 10 January 2018, the Government published its plan to improve the environment over a 25 year period.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:52:06 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-new-green-balancing-act-the-governments-25-year-plan-to-improve-the-environment-whilst-building-300-000-new-homes-pa/</link>
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                <title>The Government will legislate to prohibit the grant of new residential long leases of houses</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Department for Communities and Local Government issued a consultation paper seeking views from the real estate industry on various proposals.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:02:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-government-will-legislate-to-prohibit-the-grant-of-new-residential-long-leases-of-houses/</link>
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                <title>The yellow brick road to ware-housing everywhere</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Government and the Mayor of London have been at their most creative in finding space for new housing, both within and outside London.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 18 Dec 2017 13:51:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-yellow-brick-road-to-ware-housing-everywhere/</link>
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                <title>Leases and light: releasing rights of light for development where one of the properties is tenanted</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Under section 3 of the Prescription Act 1832, tenants as well as freeholders can acquire rights to light.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:52:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/leases-and-light-releasing-rights-of-light-for-development-where-one-of-the-properties-is-tenanted/</link>
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                <title>Dilapidations on residential conversions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Can landlords recover loss at lease expiry on change of use from offices to flats? What is the dilapidations position in the context of residential conversions?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:52:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/dilapidations-on-residential-conversions/</link>
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                <title>Franses v Cavendish: landlord&#x27;s works, renewal leases and Ground (f)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The decision in Franses v the Cavendish Hotel [2017] EWHC 1670 has attracted a lot of concern.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 24 Oct 2017 13:52:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/franses-v-cavendish-landlords-works-renewal-leases-and-ground-f/</link>
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                <title>Investment in the pipeline: Combined Heat and Power Plants</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing discusses the key benefits (and shortfalls) of these systems and the legal issues within the contractual matrices underpinning these projects.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:54:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/investment-in-the-pipeline-combined-heat-and-power-plants/</link>
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                <title>Are landlords being made responsible for their tenants&#x27; business activities?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Landlords are responsible for the buildings they own. But increasingly this responsibility is being extended to encompass the behaviour of their tenants.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:52:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/are-landlords-being-made-responsible-for-their-tenants-business-activities/</link>
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                <title>Baffled by batteries: battery storage and the planning regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Battery storage is the way ahead for renewable energy. However, there are various hurdles to overcome before this solution can be fully implemented.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:52:40 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/baffled-by-batteries-battery-storage-and-the-planning-regime/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Safestore on acquisition of Alligator Self Storage for &#xA3;56 million</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Safestore Holdings plc on its &#xA3;56m acquisition of Stork Self Storage Limited from a company controlled by York Capital Management.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:03:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-safestore-on-acquisition-of-alligator-self-storage-for-56-million/</link>
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                <title>Is this the future? Planning permission for housing trumps private rights</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In a recent case, the Upper Chamber prioritised public interest in housing development over a private landowner&#x27;s rights.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:52:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/is-this-the-future-planning-permission-for-housing-trumps-private-rights/</link>
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                <title>Rights of way</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The case of Gore v Naheed centred on the use of a driveway which connects Mr Gore&#x27;s house, known as the Granary, to Church Street in Pangbourne, Berkshire.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:52:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/rights-of-way/</link>
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                <title>Sing a Song of SANGS</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[SANGS can be taken into account by local authorities considering development proposals, but they must be real and deliverable, not hypothetical.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:54:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sing-a-song-of-sangs/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sing-a-song-of-sangs/</guid>
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                <title>Bridgepoint to acquire Miller Homes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised private equity firm Bridgepoint on its acquisition of Miller Homes from funds managed by GSO Capital Partners.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 02 Aug 2017 08:45:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/bridgepoint-to-acquire-miller-homes/</link>
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                <title>The Government consults on whether to prohibit the sale of new-build leasehold houses</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:52:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-government-consults-on-whether-to-prohibit-the-sale-of-new-build-leasehold-houses/</link>
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                <title>Flying High - practical solutions to flying freeholds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A flying freehold is a quirk of English land law. Here we discuss the practical problems it can lead to, and suggest some possible solutions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:54:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/flying-high-practical-solutions-to-flying-freeholds/</link>
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                <title>A place in the sun: investing in solar farms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[21 April 2017 was a landmark day because, for the first time in over 130 years, Britain functioned as normal without turning on its coal-fired power stations.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:52:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Licensing the night time economy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Licensing Act 2003, which came into force in 2005, has recently been subject to scrutiny by the House of Lords.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:52:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/licensing-the-night-time-economy/</link>
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                <title>Health and wellbeing &#x2013; noise and light in the modern office</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Studies are showing that employers are improving their employees&#x27; health and wellbeing and productivity by controlling light and noise in the office.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 03 Jul 2017 13:52:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/health-and-wellbeing-noise-and-light-in-the-modern-office/</link>
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                <title>Be transparent: who owns this?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Government plans to create a register of beneficial ownership information for overseas entities that own or buy UK property.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:54:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/be-transparent-who-owns-this/</link>
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                <title>The next healthy workplace challenge</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This article discusses whether public awareness of the impact of building design on the work environment and staff health will lead to a new kind of litigation.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:54:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-next-healthy-workplace-challenge/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith real estate lawyer appointed to new AREF Education and Training Committee</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s real estate lawyer Emma Pereira has joined a new Education and Training Committee launched by the Association of Real Estate Funds (AREF).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 23 May 2017 13:54:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-real-estate-lawyer-appointed-to-new-aref-education-and-training-committee/</link>
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                <title>Be transparent about the fees payable by tenants in retirement properties and new-build houses</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the February Housing White Paper, the Government pledged to deal with any unfairness in the terms on which new leasehold houses are sold.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 May 2017 08:02:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/be-transparent-about-the-fees-payable-by-tenants-in-retirement-properties-and-new-build-houses/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on &#xA3;149 million sale and leaseback for Impact Healthcare REIT plc</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has acted for Impact Healthcare REIT plc on the acquisition of 56 residential care homes to the Minster Group and the Croftwood Group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 15 May 2017 13:54:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-149-million-sale-and-leaseback-for-impact-healthcare-reit-plc/</link>
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                <title>AGAs and GAGAs: EMI case settles</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Parties have settled the EMI guarantor assignment case. The controversial High Court decision still stands - a tenant cannot assign its lease to its guarantor.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 10 May 2017 13:52:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/agas-and-gagas-emi-case-settles/</link>
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                <title>Longer Living</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With our life expectancy increasing, Simon Rutman and Paul Kenny explore whether investors can afford to ignore the healthcare sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:54:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/longer-living/</link>
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                <title>New Rateable Values and Compensation for Terminating Leases</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 Mar 2017 13:52:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-rateable-values-and-compensation-for-terminating-leases/</link>
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                <title>Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published guidance for landlords of non-domestic private rented property on the Energy Efficiency Regulations.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:56:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/minimum-energy-efficiency-standards-mees/</link>
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                <title>Have your Christmas cake and eat it</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:52:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/have-your-christmas-cake-and-eat-it/</link>
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                <title>Clearbell acquires Coventry mixed-use scheme Belgrade Plaza</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Clearbell Capital LLP on its acquisition of Belgrade Plaza in Coventry for &#xA3;16m.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:52:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/clearbell-acquires-coventry-mixed-use-scheme-belgrade-plaza/</link>
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                <title>Practice &amp; Law: Art Appreciation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Rachel Wevill and Beth Ambrose look at the benefits of fine art investment in offices.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:54:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/practice-law-art-appreciation/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Clearbell on its student accommodation scheme at the Riverwalk Durham</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Clearbell on its student accommodation scheme at the Riverwalk Durham.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Nov 2016 13:52:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-clearbell-on-its-student-accommodation-scheme-at-the-riverwalk-durham/</link>
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                <title>Bow Street Magistrates&#x27; Court to be turned into luxury hotel</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised the UK arm of Qatari investment firm BTC on its purchase of the former Bow Street Magistrates&#x27; Court and Police Station.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:52:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Breedon Acquires Hope Construction Materials for &#xA3;336 million</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised AIM-listed client Breedon Group, on the &#xA3;336 million acquisition of Hope Construction Materials Limited from Cortolina Investments.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:42:35 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Leaving the EU: the legal implications for commercial real estate</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following the UK&#x27;s referendum vote in favour of leaving the EU, this briefing considers the key legal implications for the commercial real estate sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:51:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/leaving-the-eu-the-legal-implications-for-commercial-real-estate/</link>
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                <title>Completion complications - part 1</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this article, Anthony Judge and Rachel Wevill consider contractual provisions to deal with apportionment and arrears.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:54:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/completion-complications-part-1/</link>
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                <title>Completion complications - part 2</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this article on buying investment property, Anthony Judge and Rachel Wevill consider issues that arise in respect of apportionment of service charge.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:54:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/completion-complications-part-2/</link>
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                <title>Selling by auction</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Any property can be sold at auction, but the method particularly suits certain sorts of property and certain parties.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:54:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/selling-by-auction/</link>
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                <title>Specialising in success</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this article, Simon Rutman and Sarah Quy explore how investors can reap the rewards of diversifying their property portfolios into specialist sectors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:54:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/specialising-in-success/</link>
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                <title>Energy efficiency in commercial buildings - June 2016</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In Autumn 2015, the Government carried out a consultation into business energy efficiency taxes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:52:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/energy-efficiency-in-commercial-buildings-june-2016/</link>
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                <title>DP World signs significant licence agreement and acquires DP World Southampton</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised existing client DP World on the extension of a licence agreement for DP World Southampton with Associated British Ports.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:42:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/dp-world-signs-significant-licence-agreement-and-acquires-dp-world-southampton/</link>
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                <title>Estates Gazette - Sorry, no vacancy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Vacant possession may seem like a straightforward term, but obtaining it can involve a number of headaches for developers, explains Travers Smith&#x27;s Rachel Wevill.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 22 Dec 2015 13:54:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Mitsui Sumitomo acquires British insurer Amlin for &#xA3;3.5b</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has acted on the acquisition of British insurer Amlin plc by Japanese insurance company Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:54:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>The Fundamentals of Funding</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Anthony Judge provides an overview of the main ways to fund real estate development, and the legal and drafting issues that arise in relation to each.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:54:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fundamentals-of-funding/</link>
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                <title>Middleby in acquisition proposal with AGA</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP advised The Middleby Corporation on some key aspects of its proposed acquisition of AGA Rangemaster Group plc.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:54:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/middleby-in-acquisition-proposal-with-aga/</link>
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                <title>Elysian Fields under threat</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Refuges of blissful contentment are becoming hotbeds of bitter conflict. Travers Smith&#x27;s Sarah Quy addresses the growing pressures on the nation&#x2019;s allotments.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 23 May 2015 13:54:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/elysian-fields-under-threat/</link>
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                <title>Damage Limitation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Anna Knight and Sarah Quy answer questions about a buyer&#x2019;s position in&#xD;&#xA;relation to a property suffering damage between exchange and completion]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:45:16 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Let there be light...</title>
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                            Sat, 14 Jun 2014 13:54:12 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Lock-out agreements - a user&#x27;s guide</title>
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                            Sun, 01 Jun 2014 13:52:08 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/lock-out-agreements-a-users-guide/</link>
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                <title>Universities: investment and invention</title>
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                            Wed, 14 May 2014 13:54:12 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/universities-investment-and-invention/</link>
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                <title>Data demands</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Anthony Judge and Sarah Quy look&#xD;&#xA;at some of the legal and practical issues faced by&#xD;&#xA;operators setting up a new data centre.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:46:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/data-demands/</link>
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                <title>Taking the cash out of the scrap metal business</title>
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                            Sat, 02 Nov 2013 13:54:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>A fertile market</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With day care costs spiralling and availability in short supply in certain geographic locations, the childcare sector has become a political talking point and a seemingly lucrative investor class.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 12 Oct 2013 13:54:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-fertile-market/</link>
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                <title>Don&#x27;t get caught out</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[James Styles and Rachel Wevill offer a useful&#xD;&#xA;reminder of some basic precautions to avoid falling&#xD;&#xA;victim to property and land registration fraud]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:15:26 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Saving an asset of community value</title>
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                            Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:54:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Lessons for investing in student accommodation</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:54:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Don&#x27;t be lulled into complacency</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Exclusion and limitation clauses aim to&#xD;&#xA;protect a party to a contract by&#xD;&#xA;excluding or limiting liability against&#xD;&#xA;claims for breach of contract or in tort.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:12:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>It pays to care &#x2013; if you get the details right</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:54:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Licence to fleece</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:54:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/licence-to-fleece/</link>
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                <title>Ignorance is bliss - or is it?</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:54:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The silent treatment</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:54:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>It remains a question of buyer beware</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:54:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Doubts over alternative mechanisms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Guarantees offer landlords security on the grant or assignment&#xD;&#xA;of a lease &#x2013; or do they? Joanna Sykes considers their enforceability]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:24:24 &#x2B;0000
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