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...
by bawilliams | Aug 15, 2024 | Property Law
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 footballer who signed with Newcastle United in 2012. For...
by bawilliams | Aug 8, 2024 | Property Law
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. Background: Tingdene Marinas Ltd is the freehold owner of land...
by bawilliams | Aug 1, 2024 | Property Law
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 apply to collateral warranties. Collateral warranties give third...
by bawilliams | Jul 25, 2024 | Property Law
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 community in Birmingham to acquire the Farcroft Hotel to convert it for use...
by bawilliams | Jul 18, 2024 | Property Law
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 site was continued by part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954...
