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Paul Clarke discusses the UK's role in digitising the home buying and selling process, emphasising government investment and industry efforts to accelerate transactions, reduce fall-through rates, and improve satisfaction. The article highlights key technologies, such...
Robert Bowker takes a look at the take-away points from the recent decision by the FTT in Vista Tower (CAM/26UH/HYI/2022/004). The full decision is available here. Introduction This article examines whether the FTT’s recent decision in the Vista Tower case...
In part six of his series on lease renewal, Michael Lever offers guidance on lease renewal negotiations, covering timing strategies in various markets, legal aspects of extending notice periods under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and factors affecting rent and...
Joanna Morrish examines the case of Medley v Mackenzie & Ors [2024], which involves the modification and discharge of restrictive covenants under Section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925. Case name, reference and Bailii link Medley v Mackenzie & Ors...
Discharge of a restrictive covenant under section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925 limiting use of land to agricultural purposes. Emma Preece and Emma Humphries discuss the case of Robertson v Pace [2024] UKUT 123 (LC) (20 May 2024), which concerns the discharge of...
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...
Michael Lever recounts his career journey in the property industry, highlighting his decision to become "The Rent Review Specialist," the influence of his father, key career experiences, and his enduring commitment to his profession without plans to retire. ...
Ian Quayle discusses a recent case which serves as a useful reminder when advising a landlord who intends to oppose renewal of the importance of transparency and honesty when setting out grounds for objection in connection with notices given and applications made...
Ian Quayle considers an important case providing some useful guidance on the application of Schedule 8 of the BSA 2022. Case name, reference and Bailii link Lehner v Lant Street Management Company Limited LON/00BE/LSC/2021/0375 Lehner v Lant Street Management...
Ian Quayle considers another Japanese Knotweed case. This time the Court of Appeal considered whether the encroachment of Japanese Knotweed onto an adjacent property constituted a nuisance and whether diminution in value of land is an appropriate way to assess...
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