ArticleCreating A Racket...?The case of Lawrence v Fen Tigers Limited confirmed that there is no defence in a claim for nuisance that the claimant moved to a property already affected by the nuisance. GuernseyWealth ManagementCollas Crill
ArticleOffshore Pension Trusts and Other Employee Benefit SchemesGuernseyWealth ManagementBank of Butterfield
ArticleHandy Hints To Halt Hapless Halloween Horror HappeningsThis Halloween let us take you on a journey. Sit back and close your eyes (please don't, read on)...GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionCollas Crill
ArticleWould You Trust Another Bank With Your Clients?GuernseyAntitrust/Competition LawBank of Butterfield
ArticleA Review Of The Guernsey Property Market In 2024Following the exceptional activity generated in Guernsey's property market over the recent years, the market appears to be slowly 'returning to the norm'.GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionCollas Crill
ArticleLandlords - Less Than 2 Weeks To Protect Your DepositIf you are a landlord who likes to sit back, relax and watch rental income flow into your bank accounts, beware! GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionCollas Crill
ArticleThe Future Of Guernsey Commercial Property In A Virulent WorldWhen contemplating the future, unpredictability comes to mind and it is fair to say that in a COVID-19 world the ability to forecast the future has severely diminished. GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionOgier
ArticlePay Now, Argue Later: UK Supreme Court Rules That Tenant Should Pay Landlord Service Charges Upfront And Dispute Liability LaterIn a recent judgment the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled that a tenant contesting a certified service charge from their landlord had to pay the charge upfront, and that any defences ...GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionOgier
ArticlePlans For Guernsey Deposit Protection Scheme To Be Laid Out Before The End Of The YearIt was announced today (24 August 2018) that Environment & Infrastructure expect to set out plans for a new deposit protection scheme before the end of the year.GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionOgier
ArticleThe Population Policy Group ("PPG") Report - Effect On The Open MarketThe States of Guernsey’s Population Policy Group have completed their initial deliberations into the creation of a legal and administrative framework for a population management regime in Guernsey.GuernseyWealth ManagementCollas Crill
ArticleArbitration: A Case Of Procedural Irregularity And Wasted CostsGuernsey continues to see a steady stream of disputes being referred to arbitration as an alternative method of dispute resolution.GuernseyLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarey Olsen
ArticleAirbnb And Guernsey Property Law: What Homeowners And Tenants Need To KnowReports in the media suggest there has been a large increase in the number of properties in the Island listed with online agents, with an increase of some 500% in the past four years.GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionOgier
ArticleA Renter’s Guide To Taking On A PropertyYou've found a property to rent and you are one step closer to becoming a tenant.GuernseyWealth ManagementCollas Crill
ArticleThe Extent Of Implication - Break Clauses And Reimbursement Of Rent In Commercial LeasesThe recent decision of the Supreme Court of England and Wales poses important points to be considered by commercial landlords, tenants and agents...GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionCollas Crill
ArticleEnergy Performance Certificates: A Step Towards SustainabilityGuernsey anticipates introducing an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regime, drawing from the UK's and Jersey's models. Property owners are encouraged to adopt energy efficiency measures now, such as BREEAM standards, to future-proof assets and maintain market competitiveness.GlobalReal Estate and ConstructionCarey Olsen
ArticleHow Does The 2025 Guernsey Budget Affect You And Your Property?Following the deliberation of the 2025 budget proposals by the States of Guernsey, several proposals relating to real estate were voted in, with a particular focus on alleviating...GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionCollas Crill
ArticleTenancy Deposits In Jersey- 20/01/2017With effect from 2 November 2015 residential leases in Jersey are subject to the residential tenancy deposit scheme (the "Scheme").GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionCarey Olsen
ArticleTenancy Deposit Schemes – The Pitfalls For Non-UK Resident LandlordsTenancy Deposit Schemes (“TDS”) have been devised under the Housing Act 2004 to safeguard tenancy deposits paid in connection with assured shorthold tenancies and to assist in the resolution of disputes arising in connection with the refund of tenancy deposits. GuernseyReal Estate and ConstructionWedlake Bell LLP