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Disagreements between neighbours can quickly escalate, often making home life uncomfortable and distressing. Whether it’s a boundary issue, excessive noise, or inappropriate conduct, disputes can take many forms. At Ashtons...
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Do you own land next to a river, stream, or ditch? You may have legal rights and responsibilities. What are Riparian Rights? If your property borders a natural watercourse, such...
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Below, our property disputes team outlines the top 10 things to know about misrepresentation in property transactions. 1. Misrepresentation Can Be Fraudulent, Negligent, or Innocent Misrepresentation occurs when a seller...
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Determining the exact position of a property boundary can be a complex and often contentious issue. While many assume that Land Registry title plans provide definitive answers, the reality is...
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If you let out a second home in France as a holiday let, three things have changed: registration is now compulsory across the whole of France, the tax breaks for...
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The Right to Light is a legal entitlement that allows property owners to receive natural light through windows or other openings. If a property has enjoyed uninterrupted light for at...
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The recent case of Packer v Packer [2025] EWHC 461 (Ch) highlights the importance of a Will being validly executed. The High Court recently handed down judgment in relation to...
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The recent case of Patel v Patel demonstrates the legal considerations to be taken into account in funeral/burial disputes and how a court approaches these types of disputes. What does...
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Property disputes often involve complex legal and factual issues requiring specialised knowledge. Experts, such as surveyors, valuers, engineers, and other professionals, play a crucial role in providing impartial analysis and...
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Consultations on proposals to increase minimum efficiency standards for privately rented homes in England and Wales by 2030 are underway. This follows our previous article: Update to the Renter’s (Reform)...
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The recent case of Addison & Anor v Niaz sheds some light on Larke v Nugus requests, namely the position of the recipient of such a request and how they...
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The Renters’ Rights Bill is the government’s plan to reform private renting in England, and it is currently going through Parliament. Introduced in September 2024 to replace the earlier Renters...
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