Robert Kelly explores how the introduction of search insurance can effectively reduce the potential costs incurred by search delays for your client. Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget did not contain many surprises for property lawyers, but the unexpected decision to...
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When Does a Despised Template Become a Useful Precedent?
Peter Ambrose discusses the evolving role of standardisation and technology in the legal profession, particularly regarding the use of precedents and templates. He emphasises the importance of mitigating risks and reducing time wastage in legal work, highlighting the...
Mortgage Debt, Bankruptcy, and the Value of Security
Nigel Clayton considers the recent decision in EFG Private Bank Ltd v Babaee, a case which concerned bankruptcy proceedings initiated by a mortgage lender against a borrower who defaulted on a loan secured by a legal mortgage. Case Name, Reference and BAILII link ...
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...
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...