Property
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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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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 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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Under UK contract law, a property contract (or any contract) cannot generally be terminated by a party in breach of the agreement. This means that the party in breach of...
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From 1 April 2025, Stamp Duty Land Tax in England and Northern Ireland will rise for most buyers, as the temporary higher thresholds introduced in September 2022 come to an...
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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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Case Commentary: B&M Retail Limited v HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited [2023] EWHC 2495 (Ch). This case clarifies the law on redevelopment break clauses in business tenancy renewals. Whilst...
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Question: What is the best way to deal with potential health hazards when buying a property in France, in particular, black mould? I’m sending you this question as it may...
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Put simply, if you or your business lets property to a tenant for business purposes you will be a commercial landlord and as such will be subject to a number...
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