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What is an overage or uplift clause?

An overage clause, also known as a clawback or uplift clause, is a legal provision commonly included in contracts for the sale of land or property. It essentially stipulates that if certain conditions are met or exceeded within a specified timeframe after the sale, the seller is entitled to receive additional payments from the buyer.

The purpose of an overage clause is to allow the seller to share in any increase in the value of the land or property beyond what was initially agreed upon. This can occur, for example, if the buyer obtains planning permission for development, leading to a substantial increase in the land's value.

Typically, the conditions triggering the overage payment are clearly defined in the contract. They might include:

  1. Obtaining planning permission for development.
  2. Selling or leasing the property for a certain price.
  3. Achieving a specific level of profit from development.
  4. Reaching certain milestones in development projects.

If any of these conditions are met within the specified timeframe, the seller is entitled to receive a predetermined percentage of the increase in value. The exact terms of the overage clause, including the percentage and duration, are negotiated between the buyer and the seller and are usually documented in the sales contract.

Overall, an overage clause provides a way for the seller to benefit from any future increases in the value of the land or property, beyond the initial sale price, by sharing in the additional profits generated by the buyer.

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