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Public rights of way over private land: what are they?
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Public rights of way over private land: what are they?

Posted on 01st November 2023 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Property Litigation

One of the joys of living in the southwest is the access to the countryside that can be enjoyed. Many people will make regular use of the network of paths and trails - for the morning dog walk, for a lengthy weekend ramble or perhaps for something as simple as a shortcut to school – without ever giving their existence much thought.
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

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Slow progress of the Renters Reform Bill…
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Slow progress of the Renters Reform Bill…

Posted on 16th October 2023 in Property Litigation, Dispute Resolution

The BBC are today (16 October) reporting that a group of 30 organisations, led by Shelter, have written to the Prime Minister to ask him to ensure progress is made with the Renters Reform Bill. The letter says that scrapping the so-called ‘no fault evictions’ should be “at the heart” of Government plans.
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

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C Ya! MEES Changes for Residential Rental Property Kicked Into the Long Grass
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C Ya! MEES Changes for Residential Rental Property Kicked Into the Long Grass

Posted on 21st September 2023 in Property Litigation

Whatever your views on the wisdom, or otherwise, of the Prime Minister’s announcement this week to row back from a raft of ‘green’ measures which had been designed to help the country meet its Net Zero targets, one group who may be breathing a sigh of relief are residential landlords.
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

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Carry on Camping (but not everywhere….)
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Carry on Camping (but not everywhere….)

Posted on 10th September 2023 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Property Litigation

The right to wild camp on Dartmoor has been allowed under local law for decades until earlier this year when it was challenged by a local landowner. This insight takes a further look at the case in question where landowners argued that wild camping should not be classed as open-air recreation.
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor
What is Cohabitation and Property Ownership?
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What is Cohabitation and Property Ownership?

Posted on 30th August 2023 in Property Litigation, Dispute Resolution

Thinking about buying a house with your partner? Or perhaps you’re considering purchasing property with a friend or family member? Alternatively, you might be planning to move in with someone who already owns a property.
Martin Laver

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor
Is now a good time to become a Residential Landlord?
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Is now a good time to become a Residential Landlord?

Posted on 26th April 2023 in Property Litigation

If you are someone who is either contemplating taking the plunge as a buy-to-let investor, or you are contemplating expanding your existing portfolio, you may be feeling nervous. At a time when there is a fairly well-publicised exodus of landlords from the private rented sector, is it sensible to consider swimming against the tide?
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor
A useful reminder: you may not be free to do as you want with your land
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A useful reminder: you may not be free to do as you want with your land

Posted on 27th February 2023 in Property Litigation

A recently reported case has added to the ever-growing pile of reported cases. These cases involve the impact that restrictive covenants can have on thwarting the plans of entrepreneurial landowners.
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

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Weeding out the Truth! How to avoid misrepresentation when selling your property.
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Weeding out the Truth! How to avoid misrepresentation when selling your property.

Posted on 29th January 2023 in Property Litigation

We take a look at a recent case brought to light by media coverage of a misrepresentation claim by the owner of a house against the former owners. The matter involved alleged misrepresentation of the existence of Japanese Knotweed in the garden and the former owner's apparent failure to disclose its presence when selling.
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor
A Housing Ombudsman for the private rented sector? Watch this space.
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A Housing Ombudsman for the private rented sector? Watch this space.

Posted on 18th January 2023 in Property Litigation

Many private residential landlords will currently be focusing on the looming prospect of the loss of section 21 notices and the disappearance of ASTs, and how this will impact upon them. Undoubtedly, these will be seismic changes with the sector.
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor
How long will it take to evict my residential tenant?
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How long will it take to evict my residential tenant?

Posted on 11th January 2023 in Property Litigation

The short answer is that the time it takes to obtain vacant possession can be near impossible to predict. There can – and often are – a variety of different variables that come into play.
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor
Changes to energy efficiency in non-domestic premises
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Changes to energy efficiency in non-domestic premises

Posted on 06th January 2023 in Property Litigation

Just as Spring is (hopefully) beginning to provide lighter and warmer days in April, commercial landlords need to be aware of the arrival of another feature the season will bring in 2023 – the tightening of the MEES restrictions for commercial property.
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor
Will it be a Happy New Year for private residential landlords?
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Will it be a Happy New Year for private residential landlords?

Posted on 03rd January 2023 in Parks, Property Litigation

As private landlords place the new calendar on the wall, they may be forgiven for having a slight sense of trepidation. Will 2023 be the year residential tenancy reform finally becomes a reality?
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor