Landowners
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The concept of an ‘easement’ is one that many people are familiar with. It is a legal right to use or enter another person’s land for a specific purpose. It...
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The Government’s first King’s Speech included the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which included reforms for compensation under compulsory purchase orders without the direct agreement of the landowner. The Bill aims...
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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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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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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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The Environment Act 2021 became law in November 2021, with some of the regulations coming into force on 10 May 2022. Further regulations came in on 30 September 2022. Aiming...
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Communications network providers need rights to put their equipment on private land and the advent of 5G makes this need more pressing. A new Electronic Communications Code came into force...
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The appetite to sell greenfield/rural land to a developer, or agree with a developer or promoter to build on such land, is as alive now as it ever has been,...
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