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The private sector makes up the majority of care home places in this country and with increasing demands caused by an aging population many companies and individuals are now considering investing in the care home market.
What are the important legal issues that need to be considered in connection with such a purchase over and above the normal matters that need to be dealt with when buying a property and a business? Continue reading →
The number of elderly people in Britain is rising fast and it is one of the objectives of the planning system to ensure that facilities are available for their care. However, as a High Court ruling showed, they are not entitled to have their needs prioritised over those of other groups of vulnerable adults. Continue reading →
Developments that will harm the setting of scheduled ancient monuments (SAMs) will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances. However, the pressing need to increase the nation’s supply of renewable energy is such that a controversial wind farm proposal passed that exacting test. Continue reading →
Healys are delighted to announce that they have been nominated in the Best Conveyancer category at this year’s Specialist Finance Introducer’s award. Continue reading →
Long-standing planning policies tightly control out-of-town retail developments with a view to protecting the viability and vitality of town centre shopping areas. However, as a High Court case illustrated, how such policies are applied on the ground very much depends on local conditions. Continue reading →
The Estate Agents Act 1979 is quite specific as to how contracts between estate agents and their customers should be documented. A recent case dealt with the outcome of a failure to adhere to the terms of the Act, which in essence meant that an estate agent has faced a more than ten-year delay in securing his right to a commission. Continue reading →
The Government is duty-bound by European law to ensure that specified air quality standards are met as quickly as possible. However, the Court of Appeal has ruled in an important test case that that duty does not extend to a general obligation to refuse planning consent for particular developments that might contribute to atmospheric pollution, including those raising the ambient level of nitrogen dioxide. Continue reading →
Brighton has long enjoyed a reputation as a creative, dynamic city, regularly coming at the top of lists for the best places in which to live or work in the UK. More recently, Brighton has achieved the status of a thriving business hub, providing a number of opportunities, particularly for SMEs and tech companies. So what is it about this city that makes it so attractive to entrepreneurs? Continue reading →
The 30th anniversary of MIPIM is just around the corner, and once again Healys will be attending. This year our team will be joining the Egypt Delegation, and will be based in The Palais Des Festivals. Held between the 12th and the 15th of March in Cannes, MIPIM is the largest real estate networking event in the property calendar. This year there are expected to be 24,000 delegates from over 100 countries, and three distinct teams from Healys will be attending the 4 day event. Continue reading →
Leading law firm Healys LLP continues to grow its corporate and commercial offerings with the addition of new partner, Sophie Macarthy, to the Commercial Property team in Brighton Continue reading →
