Ian Quayle analyses the Court of Appeal case Clapham & Ors v Narga [2024] EWCA Civ 1388, which addresses boundary disputes and adverse possession. He explores how general boundary principles and first registration under the Land Registration Acts intersect,...

Ian Quayle discusses a case about the ownership of a property where the court found that a constructive trust and proprietary estoppel could override the original division of beneficial interest, despite an express declaration in a transfer form. Ian highlights how...

Jenny Screech, recently retired from her position as Consultant (Professional Indemnity) at Howden Insurance Brokers Limited, shares her valuable insights from years of experience in the field. We are delighted that she has provided us with her expert advice, helping...

IQ Legal Training and Property Conveyancing Consultancy (PCC) have recently partnered to supply a series of 3 webinars focusing on key post-completion topics with a focus on how to avoid unnecessary requisitions raised by HM Land Registry. The webinars were conducted...

Ian Quayle discusses a case highlighting the challenges of boundary disputes and applications to the HM Land Registry. The First Tier Tribunal dealt with a dispute over the exact boundary between uncultivated grass paddocks based on a 2006 land transfer.    Case...

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...

Maria Hardy of Property Conveyancing Consultancy (PCC) briefly explains the benefits of why a thorough understanding of HM Land Registry practice guides can benefit any conveyancer, and then provides an in-depth look into practice guide 6.     HM Land Registry...