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Mortgages

This section contains material on a number of matters relating to mortgages. The topics covered can be seen in the contents list on the left.

Debt Respite

In this analysis, Nigel Clayton delves into the case of Bluestone Mortgages Ltd v Stoute, examining its significance within the framework of the breathing space moratorium. He scrutinizes the application by the mortgage lender for cancellation, shedding light on the...

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Unregulated Mortgages

Nigel Clayton delves into the case of Kumar & Ors v LSC Finance Ltd [2024], exploring its implications for regulatory compliance, investment property exemption, the form of declaration, and entitlement to 3% per month default interest.    Case Name, Reference and...

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Undue Influence

Ian Quayle examines the recent Court of Appeal case, One Savings Bank PLC v Waller-Edwards (Rev1) [2024], exploring the intricacies of undue influence and the question of whether a lender possessed constructive notice.    Case name, reference and Bailii link     One...

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County Court Mortgage Possession Proceedings

Nigel Clayton discusses the case of Morgan v Business Mortgage Finance 5 Plc involving a dispute over mortgage possession proceedings and considers the jurisdiction of the High Court to interfere in such matters.    Case Name, Reference and BAILII link  Morgan v...

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Charging Orders and Orders for Sale

Nigel Clayton discusses a recent case involving the modification of a practice form of order for the sale of property following a charging order.    Case Name, Reference and BAILII link  Cadogan v Cadogan & Ors [2024] EWHC 165 (Ch) (02 February 2024) ...

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Damages

Nigel Clayton examines the issue of damages in the Shokrollah-Babaee v EFG Private Bank Ltd case, focusing on a claim against the mortgage lender for breaches of statutory duty (MCOB) and the common law duty of care. The specific context involves overvaluations, and...

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Company Charges

Article contributed by Nigel Clayton   Rectification of the companies register – making of administration    Case Name, Reference, and Judgement  MS Lending Group Limited v LVR Capital Limited  [2023] EWHC 2509 (Ch)    Summary  The High Court ordered rectification of...

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Mortgages – Mistaken Discharge

Article contributed by Nigel Clayton   Mistaken discharge – application for summary judgment to rescind and for alteration of the register   Case Name, Reference and BAILII link Barclays Bank UK Plc v Terry [2023] EWHC 2726 (Ch)   Summary The High Court...

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Mortgages

Article contributed by Nigel Clayton   Nigel Clayton discusses mortgage business in relation to Section 2 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 and winding up petition.   Case Name, Reference and BAILII link    Mortgage Five Zero Limited v...

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