Legal
New dwellings are zero rated for VAT, right? Not quite.
26 Nov 21
In this article Kevin Hall at Wright Hassall will explain the situation regarding zero-rating for VAT and property development, cover some of the common errors and changes that lead to VAT headaches and highlight simple steps to ensuring the rates are right for every aspect of a development. VAT is
UK Supreme Court Confirms Commercially Reasonable Approach to Liquidated Damages
5 Nov 21
This summer, the UK Supreme Court issued its long-awaited verdict in the case of Triple Point Technology vs PTT Public Company.
Invalid Payment Notices & Requirement for Genuine Belief
4 Nov 21
Ryland Ash of WFW the TCC has provided guidance on the requirement in s.110A(2)(a) of the Construction Act that a payment notice
RSH Identifies Risks in Social Housing Sector
3 Nov 21
The RSH has set out its view of the key risks and challenges currently facing social housing, in its latest Sector Risk Profile.
Claiming Multiple Debts in One Adjudication
29 Oct 21
An important new decision from the TCC allows a quicker and more cost effective route to recover debts on construction contracts
Budget 2021: Filing Patents Could Help Businesses Offset Planned Corporation Tax Increases
27 Oct 21
Innovative firms should reconsider the importance of patents as part of their business model ahead of planned corporation tax increases
Triple Point: Long-Awaited Clarity for Delay Damages
24 Sep 21
Kate Onions and Laura Taylor write about the Triple Point decision and it will impact customers and suppliers
English Courts Continue to Sympathise with Claimants on Fire Safety
2 Sep 21
In a case regarding a fire safety claim, theTCC provided guidance on the approach it will take when exercising discretion to allow amendments
TCC Finds Liquidated Damages Not Invalidated
1 Sep 21
In the recent case of Eco World the English TCC found that an employer was entitled to claim the full amount of liquidated damages payable
Shortages Causing ‘Adversarial Atmosphere’
23 Aug 21
Materials shortages across the construction industry are leading to contractors and developers becoming increasingly entrenched
