Annoyance Covenants – can this extend to interference with a view?
It is usual for land owners to be bound by restrictive covenants prohibiting them from…
July 21, 2021 By Ben Jones
Protecting your house deposit
It is not uncommon for those purchasing a house together, whether as a home or…
May 28, 2021 By Kirstin Sibley
Cladding & Fire Safety Work – who pays for it?
Following the Grenfell tragedy, there has been widespread concern about the safety of tall buildings,…
May 13, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
Dental practice acquisitions – NHS contract issues with incorporated practices
In some respects, dental practice acquisitions are like the purchase of any other business. However,…
April 6, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Housing Update – possession proceedings
As if anyone needs reminding, we are now one year into the “new normal” and…
March 18, 2021 By Helen Thomas
The EWS1 Form – what do you need to know?
The EWS1 form sets an industry-wide standard assessment to regulate the safety of external cladding…
February 26, 2021 By Tim Walmsley
Parents, pre-nups and paying for house deposits
Why are parents insisting on pre-nups for housing deposits? Buying a property can be a…
January 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Coronavirus and the Housing Market – evictions and possession proceedings
We are now almost two months into the new regime for evictions and possession proceedings…
November 17, 2020 By Helen Thomas
Break clauses – the key advice for tenants
Careful drafting of break clauses is essential as they can create a minefield of problems.…
October 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Heads of terms in a commercial lease
When preparing to grant or assign a lease, the importance of establishing clear and comprehensive…
October 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown
When is a village green not a village green?
What is a village green? When you think of a village green, what comes to…
August 20, 2020 By Richard Bagwell
New ‘Permitted Development’ Rights Introduced
As part of its current shake up of the planning system, the government have introduced…
August 17, 2020 By Tom Graham