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Right to Light Claims- A Ray of Sunshine for Developers or a Gloomy Forecast ? (11 November 2008) Easements often cause difficulties for property developers. An example of a potentially costly problem created by easements is the ability of property owners to claim a right to light, as demonstrated in a recent case. A right to light is the right to receive sufficient natural light through 
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Stamp Duty Land Tax on 'Abnormal Rent' (28 October 2008) It is the 5th birthday of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on 1st December 2008. However, rather than celebrating it, a great many tenants will be bemoaning its introduction at all. Leases entered into since the birth of SDLT will more than likely be due for rent review and what many tenants will n
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Beswicks Advises Hanley Economic on New HQ (24 October 2008) The Hanley Economic Building Society is to move to new headquarters, which will be built by Stoke-on-Trent Regeneration, the joint venture between St Modwen Properties and Stoke City Council. The Hanley was advised by the Beswicks commercial property team with partner Tim Bailey handling the prope
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Beware online will-writing services (22 October 2008) Sarah Mellor, of Beswicks Solicitors, warns people of the pitfalls and potential disasters of using an online will service. “Deciding to make a will is an important step and needs to be carried out with an expert who can understand your circumstances, what you want to accomplish from your wil
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Over £37.000 raised for Donna Louise Trust in Three Peaks Challenge (18 October 2008) Following a challenge issued in February by North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce President, Bob Young of Begbies Traynor, to complete the 3 peaks challenge in aid of the Donna Louise Hospice, over £37,000 has been raised by several comapnies in Stoke-on-Trent, including Beswicks Solic
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