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Sustainability 

Sustainability is becoming more and more topical in today’s real estate and construction sector.  Please click here to see a copy of our latest bulletin on the issue.

If you have problems opening or printing the pdf file above, please click here for help.

This bulletin covers a range of topics including articles on:

Environment: Beyond  compliance - strategic issues

The Merton Rule - how will it affect the construction and development industry?

Planning for Climate Change


The FRI Lease turning  green?
Sustainability in the construction industry

Rights to Light

Recent court decisions have reminded developers of the importance of rights to light and the stringent penalties including injunctions and generous damages awards based on profits, which can be imposed where the right is infringed.

As competition for space becomes more aggressive, developments inevitably become taller, making this consideration more and more prevalent.

For more information on this topic please contact a member of our disputes team.

Are you investing in European real estate?

As real estate investment opportunities in Europe continue to grow, it can be a confusing business trying to invest in countries you are not familiar with.  For help and handy tips on the differences across Europe take a look at our guides for property investors:

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09.05.2008

The “Merton Rule” - How will it affect the construction and development of hotels?

At the end of 2007 a group of cross party MPs introduced a Private Member’s Bill to the House of Commons seeking to reinforce the “Merton Rule” in an Act of...

Law-Now
27.02.2008

Developers take care– agreements, vibrations and the pinnacle

The fight to erect the tallest office building in Europe is set to continue after developers, Arab Investments, confirmed on Friday that they have appealed...

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25.02.2008

Construction and Development legal update - Winter 2008

The latest CMS Cameron McKenna Construction and Development legal update is now available to download. Content includes: The latest guidance on the new...

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Law-Now
13.09.2007

Construction and Development legal update - Autumn 2007

The latest CMS Cameron McKenna Construction and Development legal update is now available to download. Content includes: A look at the government's latest...

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01.06.2006

Guide to real estate issues: working together – the Mayor of London

CMS Cameron McKenna has produced a guide that clearly illustrates how the Mayor fits into the existing planning procedures in London. To view the pdf in a new...

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01.06.2006

Use Class Order reference guide

A quick reference guide to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 and Permitted Changes of Use (England and Wales only) as amended by the 2005...


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