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Andrew Butler KC discusses Tanfield Chambers' recent expansion, welcoming barristers from 9 Stone Buildings to strengthen its expertise and international reach in business and property law. It may be controversial to suggest that barristers’ chambers have much...
In this article, Peter Ambrose argues that data and technology are essential to easing the pressures on property lawyers in conveyancing. By streamlining access to case details, tracking timelines, and flagging transaction-specific issues, he explains how lawyers can...
Georgina Muskett provides her expert perspective on a recent case involving an application for a declaration regarding the enforceability of a restrictive covenant without naming a specific defendant. Georgina discusses the court’s decision to dismiss the claim,...
In our Ask the Expert section, Ian Quayle, Managing Editor of Property Law UK, interviews seasoned legal professionals. He poses a series of questions regarding the current landscape of residential conveyancing or commercial property transactions, encouraging them to...
Ian Quayle examines an intriguing case on whether a landlord can alter the method of apportionment of service charge. Case Name, Reference and BAILII link Fitzroy Place Residential Ltd & Ors v Lovitt & Ors [2024] UKUT 63 (LC). BAILII link. ...
Ian Quayle discusses another case concerning adverse possession, specifically interpreting the requirement in the Land Registration Act 2002 about maintaining a "reasonable belief" of ownership for ten years. Case Name, Reference and BAILII link Brown v Ridley...
HM Land Registry gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry In this blog, HM Land Registry discuss their commitment to reducing the number of requisitions issued. Introduction Seemingly minor errors - like a couple of typos, a missing date in a transfer,...
In today's competitive recruitment landscape, attracting top talent requires more than just identifying the right candidates. Firms must ensure their recruitment processes are efficient, engaging, and reflective of their workplace culture. In this article, The Clarke...
Can service charges be used to recover costs expended in remedying structural defects? Chloe Lake conducts a review of London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Lessees of Brewster House and Malting House [2024] UKUT (LC). Case Name, Reference and BAILII link...
Michael Lever discusses the importance of detailed and well-drafted Heads of Terms (HoT) in lease agreements to avoid valuation and interpretation issues. He highlights key elements to include in HoTs and emphasises the role of surveyors in ensuring clarity,...
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