The High Court considered the application of anti-avoidance principles to established practices in non-domestic rating (NDR), specifically addressing the "box scheme" approach to vacant
The Court of Appeal (CoA) confirmed that even a significant divergence in valuation does not automatically equate to a finding of negligence.
Background:
Mr. Bratt owned a site in Oxfordshire which
The High Court recently considered the nuanced requirements for establishing actual occupation as an overriding interest capable of taking priority over a mortgage.
Background:
Mrs. Hevedi has been
The High Court has recently delivered a stark warning to property developers and landowners about the importance of clearly defined and achievable obligations when it comes to the adoption of estate
The High Court looked at a case where an unauthorised person entered into a regulated sale and rent-back agreement (SARBA) and whether the successor in title was bound.
Background:
Mr. and Mrs.
The High Court heard an appeal against a court order that dismissed a claim against the appellant’s mother and half-brother.
Background:
David Jones, the appellant, claimed that he was entitled to
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with the question of whether a boundary agreement binds successors in title and, if so, only if they have knowledge of the agreement.
Background:
Mr. White and
The Court of Appeal (CoA) clarified the jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal regarding service and administration charges under lease agreements.
Background:
The lease dated March 2006 was
The High Court heard an appeal challenging the council’s decision to place a mobile home in a D band based on reliance on comparable settlements due to the absence of direct sales evidence.
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case in which the appellant requested a review of a decision which relieved the respondent’s duty under Section 189B of the Housing Act (HA) 1996 based on the