by bawilliams | Sep 26, 2024 | Property Law
The Court of Appeal (CoA) ruled that the Upper Tribunal (UT) had erred in fettering the discretion afforded by Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy. Background: Mr. Kazi owned a portfolio of residential properties, including 2 Laisteridge Lane. This is a...
by bawilliams | Sep 19, 2024 | Property Law
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a dispute over possession of a property owned by a company which was under administration despite the property being mortgaged. Background: The appellant and his family occupy a property known as Furzefield. The freehold title to...
by bawilliams | Sep 12, 2024 | Property Law
The High Court was faced with a question regarding a potential injunction to restrain sale based on an oral option to purchase. Background: Mr. Roger Matthews is a second cousin of Mr. Frank Matthews and has had a longstanding relationship in connection with...
by bawilliams | Sep 5, 2024 | Property Law
The High Court dismissed a claim for a mortgage account as there was no genuine dispute underlying the request. Background: Mr. Coutts-Lovie was granted a mortgage in September 2006 for £640,000 for a term of eight years on an interest-only basis and...
by bawilliams | Aug 29, 2024 | Property Law
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 completed a new housing development adjoining Victoria Park in...
by bawilliams | Aug 22, 2024 | Property Law
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 Financial Act 2003. Background: Mr. and Mrs. Suterwalla purchased a...
