Residential Property
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…
Do You Object to a Neighbour’s Development Plans? Consult a Solicitor
If a neighbour has been granted planning permission for a development to which you object, you would be forgiven for thinking that…
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…
Inheritance Tax Property Valuations – Don’t Dispense With Professional Advice
Residential property often represents the majority of a person’s wealth and valuing it for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes is, par excellence, a…
High Court Detects Apparent Bias in Residential Planning Decision
Justice should not only be done but should be seen to be done. That phrase may be somewhat hackneyed but, as a…
Embarking on a Property Development? Consulting a Solicitor is Step One
Before embarking on any form of property development it is absolutely vital to seek a lawyer’s confirmation that you are entitled to proceed…