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) ...
How To Do a Lease Renewal – Part 3
In the third instalment of his new series on lease renewals, Michael Lever discusses the legal aspects of landlord-tenant relationships, focusing on the termination or non-renewal of leases under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA54). As I intimated in Part 1,...
Building Safety Act – Case Chasers
Ian Quayle recently engaged in a discussion with Andrew Butler KC from Tanfield Chambers. This captivating conversation was showcased on the Case Chasers podcast by Property Law UK. They explored The BSA in anticipation of the release of 'Building Safety Act 2022: A...
Modification or Discharge of a Restrictive Covenant
Emma Preece and Emma Humphreys consider the case of Rogers & Anor v Dinshaw & Ors and the modification or discharge of a covenant under Section 84(1) of the Law of Property Act 1925 to retrospectively allow the retention of two property extensions carried out...
Embracing Change: Celebrating National Conveyancing Week
David Nash highlights Dye & Durham's sponsorship of National Conveyancing Week, aimed at recognising conveyancers' role in property transactions. He discusses factors affecting the sector, such as evolving legislation and the influence of technologies like AI,...
Recruitment and Training
The Clarke Edwards Partnership is delighted to join forces with Property Law UK to provide recruitment assistance focusing on all those working in the property law arena. Ian Quayle, Property Law UK, says: “I am very pleased to introduce Property Law UK’s new...
Williams v Williams and Others
Ian Quayle delves into a compelling case that examines the judicial approach to determining beneficial ownership within the framework of jointly held property. Case Name & Bailii Link: Williams v Williams & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 42 (01 February 2024) ...
Ask the Expert – February
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...
BSA 2022 – The Law Society Guidance
Ian Quayle delves into the Building Safety Act 2022, addressing its challenges in reception due to drafting issues and conveying the Law Society's guidance on critical aspects like funding remediation, solicitor criteria, and safeguarding leaseholders, with an...