National property law conference 2020 (6–8 October, London)
Our 19th national property law conference will take place online between 6 and 8 October.
Commentary
Our Spotlights and Commentary are concise, expert-authored updates giving you the information and guidance you need to address the practical impact of recent case law, legislation and practice developments.
Rights of entry – or to a quiet life?
Edward Francis reviews a Court of Appeal case which re-examined the rules governing landlords’ rights of entry
How’s it looking? Grounds for refusing planning consent
Kate Andrews looks at the case of 89 Holland Park Management Ltd v Hicks [2020] EWCA Civ 758, where the Court of Appeal reviewed the grounds for reasonably refusing consent under a restrictive covenant.
Good covenants make good neighbours – objecting to landlord consent for another flat’s alterations
Jennifer Meech considers a difficult Supreme Court decision where a landlord had granted one tenant a licence to carry out works, contrary to an absolute covenant, and a neighbouring tenant objected.
Court of Appeal overlooks the case of Fearn & Others
Kate Andrews reviews a dismissed appeal concerning private nuisance between neighbours and the Tate Modern Gallery.
As a Section member, you're entitled to four webinars as part of your membership, available live and on-demand
Webinar: Stamp duty land tax on residential property transactions update 2020 (16 October)
This webinar provides essential guidance if you advise and assist clients on the purchase of residential property in the UK.
Ups and downs
Sarah Dwight provides a personal perspective on how lockdown has affected high street conveyancing firms, their clients, and the wider conveyancing market
