Category Archives: David Watson

One Good Reason Why Professional Conveyancing is Always Required

One good reason why professional conveyancing is always required is that lurking in the title...

Topography and Common Sense Prevail in High Court Right of Way Dispute

In resolving right of way disputes, judges’ first port of call is to the precise...

Even Acts of Generosity Should Be Properly Documented – Cautionary Tale

Even acts of generosity can lead to litigation if the basis for them is not...

Restricting Holiday Lets in Seaside Towns – Tribunal Ruling Shows the Way

Residents of many holiday destinations are disturbed by the increasing impact of tourism on their...

Neighbours’ Disputes – Negotiate Now or Pay a High Price Later

Many neighbours’ disputes may, at least to an outsider, appear trifling. However, as a High...

Setting Up Business in a Garden Outhouse? Make Sure You Read This First

One of the social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was the creation of a fashion...

Japanese Knotweed Victim Wins Compensation in Landmark Nuisance Case

Landowners should sit up and take notice of the Court of Appeal’s ground-breaking decision to...

Restrictive Covenants – Objectors Succeed in Blocking Flats Development

If a neighbour has been granted planning permission for a development to which you object,...

Landowner Target of Poison-Pen Letters Receives Substantial Damages

There can be few things more wounding or worrying than to be on the receiving...

Judge Awards £100,000 in ‘Revenge Porn’ Civil Case

In what is believed to be the fist case of its kind to come before...