What if your dream home was acquired via someone else’s crime?
The High Court heard a case highlighting the complex interplay between property law principles, contract law, and the powerful reach of Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)
The High Court heard a case highlighting the complex interplay between property law principles, contract law, and the powerful reach of Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)
The High Court has refused permission to appeal in a dispiriting boundary and right-of-way dispute, emphasising that minor encroachments on an easement may not constitute a
The Supreme Court decision represents a significant recalibration of risk in non-commercial joint property finance. Background: Mrs. Catherine Waller-Edwards, who was
This High Court case serves as a powerful cautionary tale against opportunistic buying from vulnerable sellers and emphasises the absolute necessity of strict legal compliance and
The High Court considered the application of anti-avoidance principles to established practices in non-domestic rating (NDR), specifically addressing the "box scheme"
The Court of Appeal (CoA) confirmed that even a significant divergence in valuation does not automatically equate to a finding of negligence. Background: Mr. Bratt owned a site
The High Court recently considered the nuanced requirements for establishing actual occupation as an overriding interest capable of taking priority over a
The High Court has recently delivered a stark warning to property developers and landowners about the importance of clearly defined and achievable obligations when it comes to the
The High Court looked at a case where an unauthorised person entered into a regulated sale and rent-back agreement (SARBA) and whether the successor in title was
The High Court heard an appeal against a court order that dismissed a claim against the appellant’s mother and half-brother. Background: David Jones, the appellant, claimed that