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There has been a considerable amount written over the past year about the advent of REITs, which come into effect on 1 January 2007.

Under the new Coalition programme of political reform, a Localism Bill, which is at the heart of the Big Society, will be introduced paving the way for the creation of Community Right to Build,

In the recent case of Jeffries v Robb [2012] EWCA Civ 1149 the Court of Appeal clarified what is permitted under a right of way "for all purposes".

The Government's Localism Bill which commentators suggest might make any fields, paddocks or buildings regularly used by the public 'community assets' may have the wrong focus argues Angus Walker, planning partner, Bircham Dyson Bell LLP.

A House of Commons Committee Report "Government's vision for farming" published on Friday calls for an extended timetable to implement the changes to Agricultural Property Relief...

The range of new homes warranty schemes currently available in the market is wide but if you are seeking cover to pass on to your purchasers for a residential conversion...

The Scottish Government has recently confirmed that it does not intend to legislate to make land in Scotland subject to "legal rights" claims - a decision that is likely to be welcomed by landowners.

The recent High Court judgment in Wild v Wild [2018] EWHC 2197 (Ch) confirms that one partner cannot unilaterally cause property to become a partnership asset without the prior agreement or subsequent acceptance of the other partners.

With the recent release of Mary Portas’ final proposal to the Government for the regeneration of Britain’s ‘vacant high streets’ and the continuation of figures being released; ‘over 14% of Britain’s high streets are currently unoccupied’ (The Local Data Company); surplus property and vacant sites are hot topics.

A recent Which? survey found that 27% of people have had issues with neighbours in the last year. Neighbour disputes can leave people feeling angry, irritable and stressed.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Battram to Partner in our Residential Property department.

It is the time of year when the Great British weather batters buildings up and down the country causing signs to fall off some and roofs to cave in!

There are several categories of residential property rental business with different tax consequences.

The concept of housing specifically aimed at older people has many benefits. Improved quality of life and releasing larger

Businesses up and down the land will be waking up today with the excitement of a six-year-old on Christmas morning.

The recent case of Hermann v Withers LLP [2012] EWHC 1492 (Ch) provides a cautionary tale to property lawyers giving useful guidance on the steps a party should take to mitigate their losses and whether costs of mitigation are recoverable.

Susan Shaw discusses HMRC's consultation on an annual charge on 'enveloped' houses owned by companies.