Category Archives: Property

13 Changes proposed under the Renter’s Reform Bill: unlucky for some?

Jonathan Leach, our head of Dispute Resolution and director specializing in housing and property law,...

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

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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,...

Supreme Court Lays Down the Law on Commercial Property Service Charges

Many commercial leases appear to confer on landlords a wide and unilateral power to calculate...

Concerned Homeowner Succeeds in Blocking Neighbours’ Extension Plans

There are few things more concerning than a proposal by your neighbours to extend their...

Self-Builders Achieve Landmark Victory in Capital Gains Tax Appeal

In a ruling which will be greeted with joy by the growing community of self-builders,...

Times Change and Antique Restrictive Covenants Become Obsolete

Antique restrictive covenants are found in the title deeds of many period properties and can...

Restrictive Covenant Derails Village Housing Development – High Court Ruling

Freehold owners of land generally believe that, subject to planning permission, they can develop their...

Do You Object to a Neighbour’s Development Plans? Consult a Solicitor Today

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