Paying away money subject to a charging order can be a breach of trust
The court has dismissed an appeal in Snehal Dattani and another v Messrs Ferns Solicitors
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Russian trustee in bankruptcy has no rights over London property
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal in Kireeva v Bedzhamov
Court of Appeal dismisses Stonehenge challenge
Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site wanted a judicial review of a development consent order
When nature attacks
An outline of the unsatisfactory state of the law when it comes to flooding and other acts of nature
National deals round-up
The pick of the deals from around the country – plus top contributors in the London City core market
London’s next generation of life sciences schemes takes shape
COMMENT Linesight’s Priya Shah looks at how the new developments stack up
Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP and another v Commissioners of HMRC
Taxation – Capital allowances – Enterprise zone
Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP and another v Commissioners of HMRC
Taxation – Capital allowances – Enterprise zone
Just what is a repeated default?
A Court of Appeal decision considers when a contractor can terminate a JCT contract
View from the bar: Will high streets now be revitalised?
Local authority powers to hold compulsory auctions of vacant commercial units are coming into force
How to be a better business
LISTEN Grosvenor HR director Jo Banfield discusses the changing employment environment
Green leases: Time to employ circular reasoning
Circular economy principles are increasingly important in green lease provisions
Defence of undue influence ‘thin to the point almost of invisibility’
To defeat a summary judgment application the defence must have a realistic prospect of success
Notice of eviction considered in person and remotely and ECRO imposed
A civil restraint order was insufficient in the case of Lloyds Bank plc v Mealham and another
Reflections on a year in the hot seat
Mark Reading reviews his productive term as chair of the Property Litigation Association
English devolution – the next chapter
Devolved powers to local authorities are key to Labour’s plans to deliver on levelling up
National deals round-up
The pick of the deals from around the country – plus top investment sales contributors
Lowry Trading Ltd and another v Musicalize Ltd and others
Sale of land – Charging order – Beneficial interest
Lowry Trading Ltd and another v Musicalize Ltd and others
Sale of land – Charging order – Beneficial interest
Can MDCs save our towns?
COMMENT AspinallVerdi’s Tom Smith offers lessons from his time in Stockport MDC
Ensuring Liverpool sees ‘good growth’ in new developments
COMMENT Good growth means ensuring every development project is inclusive
Charting a course between nihilists and office apologists
COMMENT The future of the office is complex and we need to avoid thinking in absolutes
R (on the application of Jones) v Isle of Anglesey County Council
Town and country planning – Planning permission – Change of use
R (on the application of Jones) v Isle of Anglesey County Council
Town and country planning – Planning permission – Change of use
Tribunal rejects attempt to divide existing hereditaments to allow rate relief
Upper Tribunal considered this issue in Moore (Valuation Officer) v Bailey
Can Gray help the UK get serious on growth?
COMMENT The government must use every lever possible to unleash potential in the regions
Reflections on leading London’s Olympic legacy
COMMENT Rosanna Lawes on her time leading the LLDC and why the time is right to pass the torch
How to recover commercial rent arrears
The first of a two-part series on routes available to commercial landlords when rent is outstanding
Q&A: Bridging the registration gap
An exploration of a practical issue arising from delays at the Land Registry
The future of fossil fuel projects
Planning for Whitehaven coal mine has been overturned and a hard road lies ahead for similar schemes
Is a deal upturn more noise than signal?
COMMENT Savills’ Mat Oakley on the outlook for the rest of the year
How will the growth of AI impact demand for office space in cities?
COMMENT Stakeholders must approach AI as a potential driver of change and a source of uncertainty
University entitled to possession against unlawful encampment
The High Court has considered this issue in Queen Mary University of London v LSY and others
We must build accessible housing to address inequality
COMMENT Just 7% of homes in England have the most basic accessibility features
EG Future Leaders: People at the heart of UK property
COMMENT Investing in people isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a business imperative
Why EPC bashing is misguided
COMMENT MEES Solutions’ Andrew Knapp on why the standard works – and how it can be made even better
National deals round-up
The pick of the deals from around the country – plus the top West End office agents
Do electronic signatures work?
How confident can the industry actually be in the latest technology?
Break clauses in business lease renewals
Kwik-Fit Properties Ltd v Resham Ltd has provided a reminder for determining terms
Unlocking housing with recycled materials
Material reuse could help deliver the government’s 1.5m new homes target
Uncertain term means Code agreement is a licence not a lease
The UT (Lands Chamber) considered this issue in AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd v On Tower UK Ltd
There are big opportunities in office repositioning
COMMENT GRE Finance’s Daniel Benton on the sector’s evolutionary moment
National deals round-up
Pick of the deals from around the country – plus top agents in the Cambridgeshire market
Tricky tinkering: Labour’s approach to nutrient neutrality
COMMENT Michelmores’ Ben Sharples on balancing housing development and environmental protection
Why every developer is a movie producer
COMMENT Each real estate project is like a movie, where the ‘script’ is a vision for the end user
Auction results will allow us to read the property runes
COMMENT Is the commercial property auction sector pointing to the start of a new cycle?
Amber Valley Borough Council v Haytop Country Park Ltd
Park homes – Site licensing – Planning control
Amber Valley Borough Council v Haytop Country Park Ltd
Park homes – Site licensing – Planning control
R (on the application of Fighting Dirty Ltd) v Environment Agency
Environment – Sewage – Sludge strategy
R (on the application of Fighting Dirty Ltd) v Environment Agency
Environment – Sewage – Sludge strategy
