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Rent Control’s Unintended Consequences

Our country continues to experience economic conditions triggered by a worldwide pandemic and subsequent inflation. These conditions have mostly been outside of anyone’s control. Yet, when government officials see their...more

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Briefcase 2024 Quarter 1: Key Real Estate Cases and Updates

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Case 1: Blackhorse Investments (Borough) Ltd v Southwark London Borough Council - The Upper Tribunal found that an alienation covenant, a keep open covenant and a best endeavours covenant were outside of its jurisdiction...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (3/6/24) – Steep Drop in Commercial Real Estate Investment, Autonomous Robots Being...

In our latest roundup, major league sports franchises turn to real estate to increase their value, the Associated Builders and Contractors releases a guide on artificial intelligence, New York City helps landlords convert...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in England and Wales (Update)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER BRITISH LAW - 1. Introduction - Historically, there has been significant investment by overseas individuals and corporations in real estate in England and Wales and in...more

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Investors Should Seize the Renewables Opportunity in Real Estate

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Investors that pursue operational real estate strategies focused on renewables can capture higher margins while contributing to the global shift away from fossil fuels. Real estate, which accounts for about 39% of global...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

The New Exception to Washington Landlord-Tenant Relationships and Leaseback Agreements

A Leaseback Agreement or a “rentback agreement” is an agreement between a buyer and seller of a property that permits the seller to continue living in the property for a period while paying rent to the buyer. Leaseback...more

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The greenwashing trap is set for landlords and tenants

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Climate change presents a series of risks and opportunities for companies across the board. Increasingly they are being put on the spot to demonstrate that they have these things in hand and have a credible plan. ...more

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Global Office Asset Trends: A Look at 2023 and Beyond

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Post-pandemic, with some level of remote work here to stay, the global real estate industry is tracking an unprecedented reassessment of the office asset class. To paraphrase Mark Twain, have the rumors of the “death of the...more

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Improving liquidity for Asian real estate investors - Part 3: Sale and Leaseback Agreements

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A common route for property owners to effect divestiture of their real estate assets to de-risk their investments and to improve liquidity is to sell down part of the asset and form a joint venture with the buyer....more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in England and Wales (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER BRITISH LAW - 1. Introduction - Historically, there has been significant investment by overseas individuals and corporations in real estate in England and Wales and in...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in the Netherlands (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER DUTCH LAW - Introduction - The purchase of an immovable property is a mutual agreement. Neither the seller nor the buyer has the obligation to make use of the services of...more

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Idaho’s Supreme Court Raises New Questions About the Essential Elements of a Lease

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Idaho’s Supreme Court recently issued a new opinion discussing the requirements to form a valid lease agreement. Unfortunately, the case raises as many questions as it answers....more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Rent Control During Inflationary Times

Many people say real estate is a good hedge against inflation. Many think rents and, therefore, real estate values will continue to increase with the cost of living. Rising multifamily rents have caused some to advocate for...more

Allen Matkins

PropTech Update - November 2022

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With likely recession encroaching, PropTech seen as cost-cutting tool in CRE - Bisnow – October 11 A rolling series of challenges, from the pandemic to labor shortages to an unfolding economic downturn, have increased focus...more

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UK private rented sector: white paper published

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As part of its levelling-up agenda, on 16 June 2022 the government published its long awaited white paper on the reform of the private rented sector. Proposed changes include banning so-called no-fault evictions whilst...more

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Anti-money laundering: which trusts in the UK real estate sector must register by 1 September 2022?

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Trustees holding UK real estate must generally register the trust with HMRC following the extension of the Trust Registration Service. The TRS was launched in 2017 by the UK government as part of its implementation of the...more

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UK landmark reforms in the private rented sector

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Residential property reform is high on the government's legislative agenda as announced in this week's Queen's Speech.  Proposed changes to the rental market include banning the so-called no-fault evictions, a commitment to...more

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Briefcase Quarterly Update - Key Real Estate Cases and Updates - March 2022

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Gabb v. Farrokhzad - Landlord's Unreasonable Refusal to Consent to an Assignment of a Lease - ..Mr Gabb owned a flat in Kensington and had a difficult relationship with his landlord, Mr Farrokzhad. Following some...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in the Netherlands (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER DUTCH LAW - Introduction - The purchase of an immovable property is a mutual agreement. Neither the seller nor the buyer has the obligation to make use of the services of...more

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UK government consults on the collective right to buy and manage mixed use buildings

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Views are being sought by the UK government on proposals by the Law Commission to extend the collective right to buy (“collective enfranchisement”) and manage mixed use blocks. Key changes include extending enfranchisement...more

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PropTech Update - January 2022

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PropTech shatters investment record with $32B VC haul in 2021 - Bisnow – December 21 - PropTech’s rapid growth attracted a record-breaking amount of venture capital in 2021. Private investment into the sector hit $32...more

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PropTech Update - July 2021

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Real estate tech is bouncing back from its pandemic slump - PitchBook – June 28 - Over 2020, global VC deal flow into commercial real estate technologies fell nearly 80% compared with 2019. Meanwhile, venture...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Repurposing Of Retail Space

Even before the pandemic, many retail stores were grappling to stay afloat as the preference of consumers to purchase goods online increased. Covid-19 obviously accelerated this trend, causing numerous shopping malls and...more

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Using a Prenegotiation Agreement as Part of Lease Restructuring

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In our new COVID world, many leases are being restructured. Some are in response to tenant defaults and are appropriately considered lease “work-outs”. Many others will likely need to be amended to adjust to a post-COVID...more

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Navigating the New Normal: Adaptive Reuse of Space

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When you think of adaptive reuse, you likely associate it with turning a rustic barn, an old-time firehouse or former chapel into a cottage, modern loft or chic house. More broadly, however, adaptive reuse is any redesign,...more

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