Bennets Courtyard Limited v Bennets Courtyard Airspace Limited [2026] EWHC 1119 (Ch)
This case provides a timely reminder of some of the problems arising from the registration gap when dealing with residential leasehold and commercial…
Residential Conveyancing
Kirishani v Major [2026] EWHC 835 (Ch)
This case concerned an appeal to the High Court in connection with two failed County Court claims between former cohabiting partners. Although at…
R (Comber) v Hampshire County Council[2026] EWHC 1244 (Admin)
This recent decision is of interest in that the Court had to decide whether the defendant County Council had jurisdiction to register land as common…
Reid-Roberts & Anor v Mei-Lin & Anor [2026] EWHC 49 (Ch) (15 January 2026)
We have already seen case law to confirm that an exchange of emails is enough to transfer a beneficial interest, complying with s.53(1)(c) Law of…
Mistakes happen: Khurshid v Sam-Yorke [2025] UKUT 178 (LC) and rectification of a residential conveyance
The well-known phrase “mistakes happen” covers a multitude of different scenarios; but in conveyancing only certain types of mistakes can be fixed…
Can a Neighbour Block a Sale?
This case involved two neighbours where the Claimant brought proceedings against the Defendant in connection with allegations that the Defendant…
Easements, Gates, and Good Advice: What Property Lawyers Should Learn from Partick-Hiley v Udal
A recent judgment in Partick-Hiley v Udal [2025] has drawn attention not only for its colourful facts (roller shutters removed on completion day!)…
Van Zyl v Walker-Smith [2025] EWHC 136
The Court of Appeal examined the trial judge’s approach to construction and provided a useful reminder of the correct approach to be taken by the…
Enquiries Before Contract and Misrepresentation
This case has received considerable press attention due to the high value of the property and the high stakes in the litigation.
Applications for First Registration
On what basis can an application for first registration be subject to an objection?
The Unintended Consequences of Our Actions
Zahrah Aullybocus examines the unintended consequences of our actions in leaseholds, rising service charges, and deregulated building regulations. She…
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