The Right to Rent and Landlords’ Duties
On 21 April 2020 the Court of Appeal allowed the Government’s appeal against last year’s…
November 29, 2024 By Helen Thomas
Help! I’ve got a boundary dispute!
As a Property Litigator, possibly the most common enquiry received relates to boundary disputes. We…
November 29, 2024 By Ian Thomas
Property disputes and the service occupancy trap
Do you have any employees living in accommodation provided by you? This article offers advice…
October 16, 2024 By Ian Thomas
Understanding the modification of restrictive covenants
Restrictive covenants are often a significant hurdle in property development, imposing limitations that can hinder…
September 17, 2024 By Ben Jones
Divorce & Property – how to protect your home if you’re not the legal owner
Getting a divorce can be stressful at the best of times, but when you are…
September 17, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
Renovating a joint property? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re buying a property that needs a little ‘TLC’ (or perhaps a lot!) and…
May 24, 2024 By Eve Hebbron
Alternative Dispute Resolution – what is Early Neutral Evaluation?
This is the sixth article in our Coronavirus and ADR Series, in which we will…
April 29, 2024 By Catherine Mathews
What rights do I have to stay in my partner’s property if they die?
If your partner passes away but you're not married, what rights do you have to…
April 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Who owns the highway?
The recent query 'Who Owns Highways' from one of my developer clients has prompted me…
February 29, 2024 By Ben Wheeler
Property Claims – is a verbal agreement binding?
The short answer is no, verbal agreements in relation to property are not binding. This…
February 9, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Severing The Joint Tenancy: Getting It Right
One of the first things any new property lawyer is tasked to do is advise…
October 20, 2023 By Anna Garde-Evans
Stephens Scown celebrates top ranking in independent legal guide
We are thrilled to say that Stephens Scown has once again been highlighted as a…
October 4, 2023 By Stephens Scown