Property Disputes
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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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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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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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The case of Oliver Southgate v Adam Graham [2024] EWHC 1692 (Ch), provides guidance on the legal remedies available in respect of loans of cryptocurrency and illustrates the complications surrounding...
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Not legally, but bamboo can cause very similar problems. Japanese knotweed is specifically regulated: it is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to plant it or cause...
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The right of survivorship means that when one joint owner of a property dies, their interest passes automatically to the surviving owner or owners, whatever their will says. In England...
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Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to alternative ways of resolving disputes without the need for a trial, by settling a dispute outside of the courtroom. You can use ADR to...
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A restrictive covenant is a legally binding promise, recorded in a property’s title deeds, that limits how the land can be used for the benefit of neighbouring land. Common examples...
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The Party Wall Act 1996 (“PWA”) is a crucial piece of legislation designed to regulate building works that may affect shared walls or structures between adjoining properties. Enacted in 1996,...
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Ashtons Legal has further expanded its Business Client Group with a number of significant hires. In the past four months, Ashtons has welcomed two senior associates, three associates and two...
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Making sure a commercial property is well maintained is one of a landlord’s key priorities, and it is almost as important as getting in the rent. Under a full repairing...
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Disputes can arise between co-owners and cohabitees of properties such as unmarried couples, friends, or family. There are a number of circumstances where disputes can arise between cohabitees/co-owners of a...
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