How development will stack up under community infrastructure levy 25 November 11 There has been considerable publicity surrounding the debate on proposed changes to the planning system.
Injunctions: not so super when developers ignore risks, says Jon Vivian 8 July 11 The furore surrounding “super-injunctions” luckily has not affected the property industry, although they are all the rage elsewhere
Jon Vivian on how the legislative reform process can be improved 20 March 08 The property industry must assert its influence at consultation level, says Jon Vivian
Sellers beware: buyers may take back deposits 12 October 07 Deposits need careful thought as buyer defaults decrease, says Jon Vivian
Love thy neighbours and respect their rights of light 30 March 07 Early negotiation with neighbouring landlords can avert an injunction, says Jon VivianLove thy neighboursand respect theirrights of light
No need to legislate between flexible friends 19 January 07 Market forces have brought more tenant-friendly leases