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UK Autumn Budget: Reaction & Insight from the Legal Sector

23rd November 2017
Yesterday Phillip Hammond delivered his second and, in some analyst’s eyes, crucial Autumn Budget for the UK.   With a range of Tax revisions, changes to the housing market and investment in technology and the NHS there has been some praise for the Chancellor’s proposals. But what are the implications for the Legal Sector and those […]
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What Do Students Need to Know About Their Legal Rights as Tenants?

2nd November 2017
Even as adults, half of us still don’t know our rights as tenants, our landlords skirt the law, and we end up out of pocket or unjustly evicted. So how are younger generations supposed to fare? Here Leon Ifayemi, CEO and Founder of SPCE, explains the student rental market and the essentials students need to […]
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How to Make a Good Deal from A Bad Investment

31st October 2017
With over 30 years of experience in banking and real estate, Jay Hilbert's market knowledge and transactional experience has allowed him to work in a consulting and expert witness capacity for many clients over the years. Still an ACTIVE lender in the industry, Jay has transacted hundreds of real estate and non-real estate loan negotiations […]
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Do You Know the Difference Between Onshore and Offshore?

29th September 2017
Paul Davidoff starts this insightful interview by stating: “Where there are trusts involved, in particular offshore trusts or any other foreign elements, there is no substitute for good, clear and comprehensive advice. However, choosing an adviser is a very personal decision, but whatever ‘softer’ qualities you are looking for, making sure the adviser is a […]
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Keeping Up-to-date with the Everchanging Nature of Real Estate

29th September 2017
Karsten Kranich's professional interest reflects the laws and regulations of life of his clients. His empathy helps him to understand the concerns of his clients through their individual system of values and enables him to protect them through his legal advice. Apart from tenancy and housing law, Mr Kranich also consults his clients in terms […]
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Why Do Real Estate Investors End Up in Court?

30th June 2017
I am Michael King, a Senior Director in GVA’s Valuation Consultancy team, and am based in the firm’s Manchester office. I am a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and an RICS registered valuer and accredited expert witness. I am also an RICS accredited Evaluative Mediator and provide alternative dispute resolution mediation services. […]
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Building Bridges: What Can Go Wrong in Construction

31st May 2017
Kenneth R. Baker is a Professional Engineer and licensed General Contractor with a practice in construction and real estate consulting and claims. With knowledge on construction regulations based all over the globe, he speaks with Lawyer Monthly about how the field is developing, where construction can go wrong and what investors in real estate can […]
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General Counsel - Real Estate – FirstPort

20th December 2016
We have had the wonderful opportunity of speaking to Russell Tillison, the Head of Legal at FirstPort. With a vast amount of experience, Russell gives valuable insight into what is sometimes perceived to be the ‘less glamorous’ residential property law sector. Russell’s passion for real estate and property law is evident, as he speaks on […]
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Expert Witness - Surveying – Johnson Gillies Limited

9th December 2016
When it comes to expert witness reports surrounding chartered surveying and construction disputes, the information at hand is not always accurate and consistent, making the expert witness’ analysis that much more complex. Here we talk to Johnathon Gillies, a Chartered Building Surveyor and the Managing Director of Gillies Ltd, who discusses the challenges involved in […]
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Expert Witness - Surveying – Johnson Gillies Limited

9th December 2016
When it comes to expert witness reports surrounding chartered surveying and construction disputes, the information at hand is not always accurate and consistent, making the expert witness’ analysis that much more complex. Here we talk to Johnathon Gillies, a Chartered Building Surveyor and the Managing Director of Johnson Gillies Ltd, who discusses the challenges involved […]
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