All Property articles – Page 28
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AnalysisA costly mistake: Artist Court Collective Ltd v Khan
Overlooking the pre-emption rights of the owners of residential flats as set out in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (LTA 1987) can be a costly mistake for property owners, warns Peter Reekie.
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AnalysisSpotlight: No 1 West India Quay (Residential) Ltd v East Tower Apartments Ltd
This recent High Court decision of No 1 West India Quay [2016] EWHC 2438 (Ch) will impact on landlords and tenants in situations where tenants want to assign a lease and a landlord wishes to or has refused consent. Kate Andrews, partner at Hamlins, analyses the judgment in more detail.
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AnalysisWhere liability lies: acting for fraudsters
The High Court has recently considered the liability of solicitors and estate agents who acted for a fraudulent seller. Peter Reekie explains
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AnalysisDanger for solicitors where seller is a fraudster: P and P Property Ltd
Warren Gordon outlines the recent case of P&P Property Limited v (1) Owen White and Catlin LLP (2) Crownvent Limited t/a Winkworth, in which the seller was a fraudster
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AnalysisSpotlight: Leaseholders of Foundling Court and O’Donnell Court v London Borough of Camden [2016] UKUT 0366 (LC)
The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has now clarified that superior landlords of residential premises must consult with both their tenants and subtenants prior to carrying out qualifying works or entering into long-term agreements. Kary Withers, partner in Clarke Willmott’s Property Litigation team, explains the significance of the decision for landlords ...
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FeatureWarning signs
The High Court decision in Purrunsing v A’Court & Co is an important judgment on the liability of a seller’s solicitor and buyer’s solicitor where the buyer is the victim of a fraudulent seller. Warren Gordon explains
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FeatureSailing through
The Conveyancing Protocol has been in place for over five years, but there are still common areas of non-compliance on both sides of transactions. Sarah Dwight outlines these areas, and the steps solicitors should take
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FeatureRule of threes
Martin Bruhl, immediate past president of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, outlines three points of focus for his presidential year: risk management, sustainability and the public interest.
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FeatureA problem shared
Timeshare contracts are notoriously difficult to get rid of, but clients who own a timeshare in Europe may now be looking at their options in light of the uncertainty around theeffects of Brexit. Julie Jordan looks at the options for Spanish timeshare owners.
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FeatureRinging the changes
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is consulting on major changes to the regulation of solicitors and firms, designed to streamline regulation and encourage innovation. But with the change come significant risks, especially to clients, argues Michael Garson
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FeatureGearing up for change
Ian White provides an insight into planning a major property conference – the National property law conference 2016 – in times of uncertainty, and an overview of the day’s events
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FeatureCase in point
Faiza Ahmad and Lucie-Anne Rhodes provide an update on some recent cases and changes to legislation affecting the property sector
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FeatureHandle with care
Residential conveyancing is once again the most complained about area of law, according to the Legal Ombudsman. Pearl Moses looks at how to mitigate some of the most common causes, and outlines complaints-handling best practice and regulatory requirements
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OpinionBrexit strategy
Peter Rodd looks at what the future might hold for property lawyers in the wake of the UK referendum decision
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OpinionBrexit: committee member views
In the wake of the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union, some of the members of the Property Section committee offer their views on the impact on the sector
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FeatureRight away
Matthew White examines the new power to override easements and other rights under section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016
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