Davitt Jones Bould (DJB)

In this Newsflash episode, Elizabeth Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the recent High Court judgment, Restaurant EC3 Limited v Tavor Holdings. This case examines the contentious issues of peaceable re-entry and damages for trespass when a landlord unlawfully re-enters commercial premises. Together, they explore the case’s background, the court’s decision, and its wider implications for property law. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/g6-H-5ib #DavittJonesBould #RealEstate

As we wrap 2024, commercial property specialist, Melanie Greer-Walker, summarises the key developments in property law: ''Commercial landlords and tenants will be glad to hear there is a current Law Commission consultation to the contracting out of security of tenure process under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. It remains to be seen what the results will be these are, but I think practitioners are hoping that the process will be streamlined, and the Law Commission have said they do intend to modernise this 70 year old piece of legislation. Of interest to residential landlords and tenants is the Renters (Reform) Bill. The law is expected to pass in Spring 2025, so clients need to keep a close eye on progress. It is expected that s21 (no fault) eviction will be removed, including retrospectively for existing tenancies, so anyone granting new assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) in the coming months needs to factor this in, or actively look to obtain vacant possession prior to the passing of the Bill into law if desired. There have also been changes to SDLT. Unfortunately, this is bad news for residential purchasers with increases for second home owners, company purchasers and buy to let properties from 31 October 2024. The nil rate thresholds and first-time buyers relief are also reducing from 1 April 2025.'' Stay up to date in 2025 by listening to our podcasts covering key updates: https://lnkd.in/g-bus9vC #davittjonesbould #commercialproperty #realestate #landlordandtenant #rentersreformbill #SDLT

During 2024, we have been honoured to attend, host and sponsor events throughout the real estate industry. Here are a few select photos from key highlights at UKREiiF, our Women in Planning and Women in Property events, social mobility dinners, the Property Pro Kart Challenge, our annual retail dinner and award ceremonies! #davittjonesbould #realestate #commercialproperty #events #sponsor #womeninproperty #womeninplanning

Join us on Thursday 9th January at 11:00am for this free CPD webinar covering 'Commercial Leases Update' with Richard Snape. You can register for this webinar by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/e3bVryc4

During 2024, planning partners Stephanie Hall, Chrisa Tsompani and Nigel Hewitson have provided monthly updates for Local Authorities. Looking back on the year, they said: ‘’There have been so many developments in planning over the year, of note are the revised NPPF to reflect the Labour Government’s commitment to accelerating development; the Supreme Court case in Finch and the assessment of downstream environmental effects; and the introduction of mandatory BNG for most development.’’ Read their most recent update: https://lnkd.in/eAgktMQd #davittjonesbould #realestate #commercialproperty #planning #updates #developments

Our Head of Operations, Sarah Galley reflects on 2024: "As legal technology reshapes how services are delivered, we continue to leverage and enhance our commercial and legal team to persistently stay ahead of the curve, improve efficiency and diverge from the “norm” to delight clients. Our belief in these principles is such that we do not visualise success as having an “end goal” to reach, but a continual practice of self-improvement aimed at leading the real estate legal market and delivering solutions for our clients." #davittjonesbould #commercialproperty #realestate #operations #legalecth

What are the key cases and appeals that Local Authorities need to know about this month? In our latest planning update, specialists Stephanie Hall, Chrisa Tsompani and Nigel Hewitson summarise the key cases: - High Court quashes planning permission for soil storage facility due to breaches of EIA regulations - A Boat is Not a Building for CIL Purposes (Appeal refused) - Council secures interim injunction in bid to keep affordable homes subject to section 106 agreement - Lawful development certificate cannot be used to claim existing use is unlawful - No CLEUD for cottage demolished over 50 years ago - Huge urban development approved at final meeting of Olympic legacy body’s planning committee - Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government calls in 8,400 housing development in Kent three hours before Council were due to rule on it - Planning permission for office development in Warrington is refused by Secretary of State following call in Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eAgktMQd #davittjonesbould #commercialproperty #realestate #planning #localauthorty

As we wrap up 2024, Head of ESG Christopher Kerr reflects on our activity over the year As a specialist real estate law firm, our external ESG programmes are focused on identifying societal needs that can, at least partly, be solved via real estate, planning, construction, environment and of course, regulation. In 2024, the firm has worked tirelessly to make a positive impact in the following areas: The nature crisis: The State of Nature report of 2023 demonstrated the fact that the UK is one of the most nature deprived countries in the world. The firm continues to work alongside a number of organisations at the front-line of protecting and restoring nature in the UK. In addition, 2024 was the year that Biodiversity Net Gain came into force and we have been helping many organisations to readjust their strategies to improve the state of nature. Check out our podcasts with The Land Trust, Tetra Tech and Bath & North East Somerset Council to hear how organisations from different sectors have done this. https://lnkd.in/g-bus9vC The shortage of housing: The housing crisis continues to rage on with the gap between the ability to supply and the national need ever-increasing. It is accepted that the main solution is to build affordable housing at a faster rate but, as we have seen, this alone will not solve the problem. That is why we have been honoured to work alongside Habitat for Humanity Great Britain and their campaign to turn empty commercial spaces into high quality housing. You can find out more about that project here in this interview with Inside Housing. https://lnkd.in/e4_mqXZE Regenerating our ‘left-behind’ coastline: Insufficient investment and planning for decades at a Government level has left our much of our coastline faring disproportionately worse than the national population for health, crime, housing, socio-economic status, opportunity and environmental resilience. This year (and beyond) we have been committed to working with coastal communities to change this. For more details, see our articles in Local Government Lawyer: https://lnkd.in/eqaenGja & https://lnkd.in/eA7AjkCM In 2024, we also worked on projects relating to decarbonisation and net-zero, social mobility, social value in regeneration and development, environmental regulation and much more. Here’s to even more impact in 2025… #davittjonesbould #realestate #ESG

We deliver highly-regarded monthly webinars for lawyers, surveyors and property professionals hosted by our Head of Legal Training Richard Snape. Join our next webinar by signing up to our mailing list https://lnkd.in/ec2Ee_GP #davittjonesbould #webinars #cpd #realestate #commercialproperty

In this Newsflash episode, Elizabeth Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the introduction of High Street Rental Auctions under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act. They cover the latest regulations, key milestones since the Act’s Royal Assent, and how these changes aim to revitalize vacant properties and support local economies. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/ekuKADsy #davittjonesbould #realestate #commercialproperty #highstreetrental #levellingup #regeneration #podcast