Student Accommodation Projects Solicitors

Student accommodation projects

Our team has extensive involvement in the Student Accommodation Sector. This is a growing and diverse market with schemes varying from those promoted and controlled by the relevant University or Further Education establishment through to those promoted as purely commercial operations in areas where established operators see opportunities. The issues arising from these models are varied and complex.

Our team has been involved in schemes using a variety of models and funding structures and have dealt with the full range of key issues including:

Levels of demand risk taken by universities
Balance sheet treatment and structures
Facilities management service scoping
Funding structures and lender requirements
Nomination agreements

Our team has advised universities, investors and facilities management contractors in relation to their interests in a variety of student accommodation projects throughout the UK.

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Insights

VAT Barter in leases – what do landlords and tenants need to know?

By Caroline Summers 17 Jun 2020

In the current economic climate, we are seeing more and more lease restructures - particularly break options being removed coupled with the grant of rent-free periods. Landlords and tenants who are discussing lease variations need to make sure that they are aware of any VAT implications.
How do you get permission to use outdoor areas as Temporary Premises for the sale of alcohol?

By John Meehan 16 Jun 2020

Many restaurant and licensed trade operators will be looking at car parks, service yards and other outdoor areas with a view to using these for impromptu outdoor restaurants, cafes or pop up bars as the hospitality industry in Scotland gears up for the provisional re-opening date of 15 July. While there will be an understandable rush to get venues ready for any change in the lockdown, and the authorities are showing a willingness to be flexible, there are still potential pitfalls with serious repercussions for operators.
Reform of Secured Transactions in Scotland: Implications for Renewable Energy Projects

By David Bone 30 Apr 2020

In March 2020, the UK government signalled a shift in energy policy by announcing its intention to bring onshore wind and solar development back into the Contracts for Difference (CfD) subsidy regime. It is no surprise then that investors are attracted by the bondlike nature of these subsidised projects. The 2020s will likely see increased confidence among funders, with a resulting boost to renewable energy projects in Scotland. However, funders should be aware that there is a discrete property and security law regime in Scotland that affects what security can be obtained by Lenders. It is important that developers and funders seek expert legal advice on the quirks of the Scottish system.

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