The High Court, in a recent case concerning a property dispute of a former couple, provided a stark reminder of the legal principles governing the creation and enforceability of trusts over
A recent High Court judgement regarding a tenant’s claim for damages due to alleged disrepair in commercial premises provides insights into the precise scope of repairing covenants and the stringent
The High Court recently cast a significant spotlight on the rights to light in urban developments, delivering a landmark judgement which clarifies how such claims are assessed and valued in the face
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has handed down a pivotal judgement clarifying the retrospective application of the leaseholder protections afforded by the Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022, particularly
The High Court recently examined an application concerning the possession and sale of a jointly owned property. This scenario arose from a case where one of the owners had been declared bankrupt due
The High Court has recently provided significant clarity on the enduring enforceability of restrictive covenants, particularly those created when a covenantee holds only an equitable interest in the
In an unusual case highlighting the intricacies of English land law, the High Court was asked to rule on a vesting order.
Background:
Robert and Nichola Lulham, husband and wife, and their company,
The High Court heard a case highlighting the complex interplay between property law principles, contract law, and the powerful reach of Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002 when acquired
The High Court has refused permission to appeal in a dispiriting boundary and right-of-way dispute, emphasising that minor encroachments on an easement may not constitute a substantial interference
The Supreme Court decision represents a significant recalibration of risk in non-commercial joint property finance.
Background:
Mrs. Catherine Waller-Edwards, who was financially independent and
