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In our Ask the Expert section, Ian Quayle, Managing Editor of Property Law UK, interviews seasoned legal professionals. He poses a series of questions regarding the current landscape of residential conveyancing or commercial property transactions, encouraging them to...
In this Q&A session, Ian Quayle talks with Elizabeth Fisher about her transition to Tanfield Chambers. Elizabeth shares her reasons for the move, including her focus on career development and a supportive environment. She details her decision-making process, the...
Ian Quayle discusses a case highlighting the challenges of boundary disputes and applications to the HM Land Registry. The First Tier Tribunal dealt with a dispute over the exact boundary between uncultivated grass paddocks based on a 2006 land transfer. Case...
Ian Quayle discusses a High Court case on the interpretation of a reservation of mines and minerals in land conveyances from 1946-1947 in North Yorkshire. The case centred on whether potash and salt fell within this reservation, considering the historical and...
In this month’s issue Claire Louise Clarke and Lisa Edwards of The Clarke Edwards Partnership consider the varying routes available to those wishing to progress and continue their qualifications in the property law arena. Both Claire and Lisa have had lengthy...
Peta Dollar discusses a legal case involving the interpretation of poorly drafted contract provisions, specifically whether disputes over legal issues related to overage provisions should be decided by the courts or an independent surveyor. Case name,...
Kulraj Kaila reviews a court case involving a dispute over a right of way on a commercial property, where the claimant sought to reinstate a concrete platform. It highlights the court's interpretation of CPR rules concerning money claims and injunctions, ultimately...
Michael Lever shares his experiences as an expert witness in court cases related to lease renewals. He discusses various legal and procedural challenges encountered during these cases, the importance of objectivity for expert witnesses, and critiques current...
Dye & Durham announce the launch of its Unity® Practice Management, a software for small and medium-sized law firms, featuring the AI assistant DeeDee, AML checks, and conveyancing searches to enhance productivity and risk management. Dye & Durham launched...
Emma Preece and Emma Humphries examine a legal dispute regarding the application for directions on implementing a Tomlin Order related to structural changes and alterations to the external appearance of a property. Case name, reference and Bailii link Rutland...
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