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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
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Installation of entrance gates across cul de sac would undermine social cohesiveness of the community (Planning Inspectorate)
Planning permission was refused for the installation of entrance gates across a cul de sac. The main issue of the appeal was the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, social interaction, community safety, crime and the fear of crime.
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How Do I Sell My Property Now My Wife Has Dementia
It is always a difficult time when a family member has moved into residential care because they are suffering from dementia and for various reasons their spouse may now consider selling the house they own together, perhaps to also move into care or to live with family. Is it that easy without a Power of Attorney in place?
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Court acts to stop father inheriting from dying child
In the case of LCN v CJF [2019] EWCOP 1 published earlier this year, the Court of Protection authorised the settlement of a child’s property on trust under section 18(1)(h) Mental Capacity Act 2005.
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Beneficial Ownership: Joint Committee Report On Draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill
On 20 May 2019, the House of Commons and House of Lords Joint Committee on the draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill published a report following its pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Bill, which would establish a public register of beneficial owners of overseas entities that own or purchase land in the UK.
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Changes To General Licences For Bird Control
On 26 April 2019, Natural England revoked three general licences for controlling 16 species of wild birds following a challenge by a new environmental NGO, Wild Justice. The licences which have been revoked allowed the killing or taking of certain species of wild birds to prevent serious damage or disease, to preserve public health or public safety or to conserve wild birds or flora or fauna.
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Cricket Practice Cage In Rear Garden Of Dwelling Was A Building (Planning Inspectorate)
Cricket Practice Cage In Rear Garden Of Dwelling Was A Building (Planning Inspectorate)
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Court of Appeal Ruling Changes The Interpretation Of Fencing Covenants And Easements
Whose responsibility it is to repair and maintain a boundary fence can have huge costs implications particularly for those who own large pieces of agricultural land.
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Wilson Browne Solicitors Acquires Friday Legal Solicitors
As of Monday 8th April, Friday Legal Solicitors became part of Wilson Browne Solicitors with…
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Government Publishes MEES Amendment Regulations To Come Into Force On 1 April 2019
Government Publishes MEES Amendment Regulations To Come Into Force On 1 April 2019
