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Navigating the legal risks of investing in property

Some local government treasurers are asking if today's property investment companies will be tomorrow's Icelandic banks, says Helen Randall. She outlines the legal pitfalls to navigate and the key commercial aspects to consider.

By Helen Randall | 18 September 2019

Is establishing a property investment company still a sensible idea for a local authority seeking to increase its depleted revenues?

This depends on whether there is a sound business case and you can safely navigate some legal issues.

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Popular articles by Helen Randall

  1. New procurement rules – a chance to have your say
  2. Court of Appeal Faraday Judgment: An amber light for unprocured development joint ventures
  3. Silent revolution?
  4. How Barnet bounced back from the brink
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