Course Code: T904

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SITE ASSEMBLY
The Use of Conditional Contracts and Options
Thursday, 17 April

This will be an interactive and highly practical course, making extensive use of real world examples.  There will be a particular focus on the issues surrounding the delivery of regeneration development projects and the differing issues facing the public and private sectors.

The course will cover:
• When and why to use conditional contracts and options
• Site assembly issues, including restrictive covenants, rights of light, rights of way and ransom strips
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Planning issues
• Environmental issues
• Overage provisions
• Partnering, PPP and PFI
• Taxation treatments, including corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, stamp duty land tax and VAT
• Standard and non-standard terms and drafting considerations
• “Best Value” rationale for landowners
• The landowner’s perspective
• Corporate issues in disposal of surplus sites

COURSE DIRECTORS:
Ian Caplan, Partner - Property, Planning and Construction, Bevan Brittan LLP
Paul Silcocks, Solicitor - Property, Bevan Brittan LLP