Property
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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 Right (Reform) Bill is expected to become law after Easter 2025. It is anticipated that it will introduce a single system for periodic tenancies and abolish Section 21...
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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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Whether you are a first-time buyer, moving to a new home or purchasing an additional residential property, these Stamp Duty changes could affect you. Below, we summarise the changes that...
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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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When someone mentions bamboo, you would usually associate this with the tropical rainforest or pandas. However, bamboo is becoming increasingly problematic to homeowners and seems to be following suit with...
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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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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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The 2024 Nicholson v Hale case revolves around a dispute over a private staircase, with the key issue being whether the respondents acquired a prescriptive right of way by long-term...
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