Recent case concerning a boundary fence dispute

| 29th March 2018
Many landowners are familiar with the practice of allocating boundary responsibilities in deeds. Generally speaking problems should not arise where future adjoining landowners continue to comply with the previously allocated boundary…
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House Purchasers Liability for Planning Obligations

| 26th March 2018
Are house purchasers on new residential developments liable for breaches of any S.106 planning obligation (including financial contributions) that relates to the housing development? Planning obligations (also known as S106 agreements) are…
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SERVICE CHARGES IN COMMERCIAL LEASES

| 26th March 2018
The new RICS Service Charges in Commercial Property Professional statement is due to take effect on 1 April 2018. This supersedes the current RICS Code of Practice for Service Charges in Commercial Property, 3rd edition, January 2014.…
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Due diligence in respect of compliance with fire and building regulations in light of the Grenfell Tower fire

| 05th January 2018
In light of the events that took place at Grenfell Tower last June, many building owners or prospective purchasers will need to consider reviewing their property portfolios and associated fire safety systems within similar high rise buildings.…
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