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A not uncommon problem faced by property owners can arise when a thin strip of land, between the registered title and a highway or stream, appears unregistered. These gaps can...
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Following on from the recent Court of Appeal decision in White v Alder, the Upper Tribunal’s ruling in Bishop v Jaques further cements the legal status of boundary demarcation agreements,...
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Disputes over high hedges are a common source of tension between neighbours, particularly where light is blocked or damage is caused by overgrowth or roots. This guide outlines your legal...
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“I live in England. I have offered to buy my friend’s house in France, and he says that we can complete the transaction in England to avoid having to pay...
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As a consumer, you have legal rights that protect you when something you’ve paid for does not meet expectations. Whether it is a faulty product, a service gone wrong, or...
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The recent case of Fairmont Property Developers UK v Venus Bridging Ltd and others [2025] 2 WLUK 453 has highlighted the wide scope of a lender’s power of sale and...
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Mr A has been attending his eye clinic regularly due to his glaucoma diagnosis. However, from 2006, there was a failure to note his increasing intraocular pressures and make a...
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The recent case of White v Alder [2025] EWCA Civ 392 has reaffirmed the legal weight of boundary demarcation agreements, and, importantly, clarified that they are binding not only on...
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The recent Upper Tribunal ruling in Gravesham Borough Council v On Tower UK Ltd has provided important clarification on the interaction between the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the 1954...
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A recent decision from the UK Supreme Court has provided helpful guidance on the rules surrounding adverse possession — and a timely reminder of the importance of resolving property disputes...
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On paper, buying a property with tenants in place might look like a win: immediate rental income, no need to find occupants, and a seamless investment. But with big changes...
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At Ashtons Legal, we are here to support our clients whether they have come to us as a result of injury, exposure-related illness, medical negligence, or through the death of...
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