Residential Property

Residential landlords will be aware of their legal responsibility under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 to have annual safety inspections carried out on the gas appliances in...

In a cautionary tale for anyone considering entering into an equity release scheme, a woman who sold her home at a fraction of its true value, on the understanding that...

Lack of availability of social housing has led to long waiting lists in many parts of the country and councils are taking action to maximise the use of the properties...

A group of property investors who lost their deposits after a developer succumbed to the recession before even starting work on a luxury block of flats have had their hopes...

A woman whose purchase of a seaside home became a nightmare owing to a dispute with neighbours triggered by a conveyancing solicitor’s negligence will receive some compensation for her loss...

A couple who were heartbroken when their £4 million ‘eco-home’ burnt to the ground when it was close to completion have won the right to full compensation for their loss...

Any application for property development has to be considered against the local development plan. In addition to the plan, the planning officer must also take account of the local development...

Many court battles arise because of a lack of clarity in documentation which leaves an agreement capable of being interpreted in more than one way. A recent case, which...

In general, a landowner does not owe a duty of care to people who voluntarily take risks while on the landowner’s property. However, a recent case in the Court of...

The Court of Appeal has handed down a judgment which should warn those engaged in legal disputes that the ‘loser pays costs’ rule in litigation is not a hard and...