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Agricultural Occupancy Conditions (Agricultural Ties)
What are Agricultural Occupancy Conditions, also known as agricultural ties, on properties and can they be removed? Rural properties for sale can sometimes seem too good to be true and potential buyers should always be aware of the possibility of an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC).
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Can You Disinherit A Child? – A case in point.
It is a well-established principle of English law that a person may leave their Estate in any way that they choose to. Although claims are possible against Estates it is only in specific circumstances that the Court will overturn a Will or intestacy and order that different provisions should apply.
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Property Fraud – How to avoid it
Property fraud is a serious ongoing issue in the UK and, despite preventative measures, millions are still lost each year.
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Acquired rights of way and drainage – intensification or change of use?
Property developers may be interested in the recent case as it tackled three common issues which they may face during development. It was an exciting and rare opportunity for the High Court to discuss a right of way, drainage and a boundary dispute all at once, but even more encouraging is the fact they found in favour of the developer every time.
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Substitution – The Forgotten Aspect of Pensions When Divorcing
The vast majority of readers won’t remember using the substitution method for algebra at school but even less readers will be aware of the substitution rule for pension age divorcing couples.
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Land Registry updates Practice Guide 40s2: Preparing plans for HM Land Registry applications
Land Registry updates Practice Guide 40s2: Preparing plans for HM Land Registry applications
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Recent court case clarifies the law in relation to personal guarantees and statutory demands
In the latest High Court case the guarantor could not be made bankrupt and the Statutory Demand was set aside.
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What is Factual Possession and why is it important?
Factual possession is one of the key elements an individual will need to consider when making an application to the Land Registry for registration based on adverse possession. Although there are other requirements which will need consideration, an application without sufficient evidence of factual possession will not be successful.
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RICS Publishes Draft Guidance on Measurement of Land
RICS Publishes Draft Guidance on Measurement of Land
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Land Registry Clarifies Procedure for Merging a Leasehold Title into the Reversion
Land Registry Clarifies Procedure for Merging a Leasehold Title into the Reversion
