The issue in this appeal is whether the owner of a house on a private road has acquired a right of way on foot over part of the road belonging to one of his neighbours.
Background:
Barratt Homes
The Upper Tribunal (UT) confirmed that a paddock acquired as part of the purchase of a dwelling did not constitute part of the grounds of the dwelling for the purposes of Section 116(1) (b) of the
This case focuses on allegations of undue influence in signing a declaration of trust, forgery in buying a property, and property ownership issues.
Background:
Mr. Cissé is a professional
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with the question as to whether a caravan stationed on a pontoon structure turning it into a houseboat is covered under the auspices of the Mobile Home Act 1983.
The Supreme Court has handed down an important decision which effectively restated that Section 104(1) of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA 1996) does not generally
The High Court confirmed that proprietary estoppel is not available to enforce the terms of an ineffective oral agreement.
Background:
This case concerns the attempt by members of the Kurdish
Gravesham Borough Council opposed the renewal of a telecommunication site lease which had been granted to the predecessor of On Tower for a term of 20 years (expiring in March 2017). The tenancy of
The Supreme Court handed down a groundbreaking judgement which establishes that scope 3 emissions should also be assessed.
Background:
The case concerns Surrey County Council’s (SCC) 2019 decision
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024 but has not yet entered into force. This legislation aims at providing greater rights and protections to long-leasehold
The Court of Appeal (CoA) found it was legitimate to include a non-objection clause in an option agreement.
Background:
This appeal was against the order of the High Court dismissing Suffolk Energy
