Land – the mother of all monopolies on BBC Radio 4

Land – the mother of all monopolies on BBC Radio 4

If you’ve ever wondered about the basics of the land business this great episode of the BBC’s The Bottom Line with Evan Davis will give you an excellent introduction. It outlines the basic processes of the planning system and how the right planning consent...
Court agrees that small sites are exempt from Section 106 payments

Court agrees that small sites are exempt from Section 106 payments

Self builders are set to save £1,000s thanks to a recent decision on Section 106 Planning Obligations. On 11 May the Court of Appeal Civil Division reversed last year’s High Court decision to quash the exemption from s106 planning obligation payments for small sites....
When is a shop not a shop?

When is a shop not a shop?

Enniskillen is the focus of at least some of the world’s attention as the G8 summit meeting hoves its not inconsiderable caravan of politicians, advisers, security, protesters and lobbyists into the news this week. The economy of the tiny Northern Irish town...