by Efosa Obaseki | Apr 14, 2026 | Property Law
The breakdown of a long-term cohabitation is a deeply stressful period, one made even more complex when a family home is jointly owned. A common question that arises years after a split is how the "equity"—the value of the house—should be...
by Efosa Obaseki | Apr 8, 2026 | Property Law
The process of navigating "right of first refusal" just became significantly clearer for leaseholders and landlords. A landmark Court of Appeal (CoA) ruling has now redefined precisely what constitutes a "single building" in relation to complex...
by Efosa Obaseki | Mar 30, 2026 | Property Law
The High Court has delivered a definitive ruling clarifying that, while a contract’s label as a “lease” will be ignored if the developer lacks exclusive possession of the land, the modern statutory framework can still act as a vital safety net to...
by Efosa Obaseki | Mar 23, 2026 | Property Law
The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) dealt with a classic example of what happens when family arrangements and legal paperwork do not match up. For anyone living in a home owned by a relative, or for parents helping their children onto the property ladder, this ruling...
by Efosa Obaseki | Mar 16, 2026 | Property Law
The High Court’s decision clarifies how the law treats gates, signs, and “grumpy” behaviour on shared land. It moves away from a focus on physical impediments and begins to consider the psychological atmosphere of a right of way.Background:The case...
by Efosa Obaseki | Mar 11, 2026 | Property Law
The Court of Appeal (CoA) clarified the meaning of “rent” under the Housing Act 1988, where the occupier provides money’s worth, such as work or services, instead of money as rent.Facts:The landlords, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, entered into a written tenancy agreement...
