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WBD bolsters real estate practice with new partner hire in Leeds
11 Nov 2020
WBD has appointed Kathryn Wood as a partner in the firm's Leeds office, joining WBD's national housing team.
WBD advises on fifth deal with major national house builder
08 Jul 2020
WBD has advised Hearthstone Investment Management on its acquisition of build-to-rent homes for in excess of £9m with a national house builder.
Housing and modern methods of construction post COVID-19
09 Jun 2020
The construction sector is fundamentally important to the UK economy. Often cited as the barometer of economic conditions, it contributes around £90bn and provides approximately 10% of total UK employment. In recent months, the sector has found itself subject to a somewhat surprising level of media scrutiny. Initially, there was a focus on the construction of new hospitals, vaccine centres and other structures dedicated to fighting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WBD wins Legal 500 award for real estate
16 Jan 2020
Womble Bond Dickinson has been recognised for its expertise in Real Estate in the 2020 Legal 500 awards – winning the Real Estate Firm (outside London) of the year. The Real Estate award covers expertise in commercial property, construction, planning and environment, property litigation and social housing.
Government set to trial binding reservation agreements
19 Nov 2019
The Government has been considering implementing binding reservation agreements in conveyancing transactions and have now decided to proceed to a trial phase.
WBD shares insight at major South West conference
04 Dec 2018
WBD is taking part in the upcoming South West Business Council
(SWBC) Quarterly Conference looking at smart cities. Focused on the cities of Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol, the conference will explore the opportunities to co-create a smart city region for sustainable growth, jobs and quality of life across the South West.
(SWBC) Quarterly Conference looking at smart cities. Focused on the cities of Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol, the conference will explore the opportunities to co-create a smart city region for sustainable growth, jobs and quality of life across the South West.
WBD advises Linden Homes on two new land acquisitions
03 Dec 2018
WBD has advised housebuilder Linden Homes, who is set to build hundreds of new homes in North, South and East Yorkshire; on two major land acquisitions. Linden Homes recently announced the new site purchases through its Linden Homes East Yorkshire's land division.
WBD bolsters real estate offering with senior hire
28 Nov 2018
WBD has recruited a new Legal Director to join its Housing Group in Leeds.
The revised National Planning Policy Framework: housing focus
15 Aug 2018
On 24 July 2018, the Government published the long-awaited revised National Planning Policy Framework ('NPPF2'). This article sets out 10 key areas within NPFF2, which we consider will be of interest to our contacts involved in the housing sector.
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