Real Estate
The Legal Status of Property Guardians – Court of Appeal Clarifies the Law
The practice of permitting so-called property guardians to occupy premises in order to protect them against trespassers and vandals is now widespread…
Housing Project Survives Historic Airfield Owner’s High Court Challenge
Operators of noise-generating businesses sometimes have good reason to fear the consequences of residential development nearby. In one case, however, planning permission…
Is Your Lease Under Threat of Forfeiture? Don’t Delay Consulting a Solicitor
Tenants who fail to pay their rent on time place themselves in real danger of having their leases forfeited. As a Court of…
High Court Steps In to Unwind Former Friends’ Joint Property Venture
Friends who go into business together sadly often forget that personal relationships do not always stand the test of time. Trust alone…
Property Dispute Looming? Now is the Moment to Seek Professional Advice
A word out of place can lead to the sacrifice of valuable legal rights ……
Building Your Own Home? You Need Professional Tax Advice
So-called DIY builders who ‘construct’ their own homes can reclaim VAT incurred in doing so. As one case showed, however, there is…
Bidding at an Auction? Do You Understand Your Legal Obligations?
There are few things more thrilling than bidding at an auction, but raising your paddle has very real legal consequences…
Homeowner Mis-Sold Solar Panels Awarded Thousands in Compensation
If you buy goods that fail to live up to a salesman’s hyperbole, you may be entitled to compensation and should consult a solicitor…
Court Upholds Planning Consent for Heliport Close to Fuel Storage Depots
Few human activities are entirely risk free but, when deciding whether to authorise potentially hazardous developments…
Homeowner Pays Price for Unauthorised Subterranean Leisure Development
Judges play a crucial enforcement role in the planning process and those who fail to comply with their orders can expect stern…