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Ride-Hailing Apps Do Not ‘Ply for Hire’ – Court of Appeal Ruling
The latest chapter in the epic legal struggle between London’s black cab drivers and operators of smartphone-based ride-hailing…
Residential Development and Wildlife Habitats – Court of Appeal Guidance
In a ruling that will be viewed with dismay by habitat protection campaigners, the Court of Appeal has…
Flooding Nuisance – Frustrated Developer Wins Right to Compensation
Your neighbours owe you a duty of care and, if they cause a nuisance that results in you…
Social Housing Shortage & Planning Decisions
The pressing need for more social housing was underlined by a High Court case in which planning permission…
Objectors Block Affordable Housing Development of Urban Playing Field
Urban playing fields may be an invaluable community resource but, in the midst of a national housing crisis,…
Legal and Beneficial Ownership of Property – Do You Know the Difference?
The distinction between beneficial and legal ownership of property could hardly be more important but is very often…
Determined Housing Developer Overcomes Agricultural Use Restrictions
Much of England’s green and pleasant land is protected against all but agricultural forms of development. However, as…
Upper Tribunal Business Rates Ruling Marks High Street’s Sad Decline
Britain’s high streets have changed immeasurably in recent decades and many once proud buildings are no longer attractive…
Porsche Seized by Police Becomes Focus of High Court Ownership Dispute
The registered keeper of a car and its legal owner are not necessarily one and the same. The…
Alternative Investments May Be Tempting But Advice is Needed
Alternative investments may offer attractive rates of return, but they should never be entered into without professional advice.…
How to Distinguish a Binding Contract From an Agreement in Principle
The difference between a binding contract and an agreement in principle, subject to further negotiation, could hardly be…
Residential Landlord Who Failed to Meet Repair Obligations Pays Heavy Price
Residential landlords sadly often focus on collecting rent and take a laissez-faire attitude to the condition of their…
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