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...
Residential Conveyancing
Common Causes of Claims
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...
Post-Completion Training for Support Staff
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...
Boundary Disputes and Determined Boundary Applications
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...
Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council [2024] UKSC 15 (08 May 2024)
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...
HM Land Registry Practice Guides
HM Land Registry Practice Guides - An in-depth look into practice guide 17 covering Souvenir Land 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...
HM Land Registry Practice Guides
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...
Misrepresentation Claim in Online Property Sale
Can agent's particulars constitute a misrepresentation in an online auction sale? Ian Quayle considers a recent case which raised some interesting issues when a buyer failed to perform the appropriate due diligence. This is an interesting case involving the sale of...
Search Delays Could Be Costly for Your Client
Robert Kelly explores how the introduction of search insurance can effectively reduce the potential costs incurred by search delays for your client. Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget did not contain many surprises for property lawyers, but the unexpected decision to...
Residential Conveyancing A Year in Review
Article contributed Ian Quayle Ian Quayle presents a comprehensive review of the past year, exploring the key developments and trends that have shaped the landscape of residential conveyancing. I have had a little time over the last few weeks to reflect...