Invasion of the ‘Alien Shrub’ that just won’t die
Japanese knotweed was first introduced to the UK from Japan in the early 19th century, which many green thumbs thought…
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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 – what happens when a landlord or tenant is based in Jersey or Guernsey
In our Commercial Litigation work, we increasingly are dealing with entities which are based in Jersey or Guernsey and this…
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Crypto assets – what are they and how are they considered within divorce proceedings?
With an increase in online use and digital banking it is no wonder why cryptocurrency has obtained immense popularity within…
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How proposed changes to EPC regulations could impact Residential Landlords
Currently properties only require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘E’ or above to be legally rented out. However,…
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Births outside of marriage outnumbered births within marriage for the first year!
Recent stats provided by the Office for National statistics highlighted that in 2021 there were 624,828 live births throughout the…
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Service Charge Disputes and Insurance
In both Commercial and Residential Leaseholds, the landlord will normally be obliged to insure the building and will be able…
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Parental conflict – putting the children first
It is important to remember that it is the children who are the heart of the decisions made by the…
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Rise in Landlord possessions
Recent data published by The Ministry of Justice shows a 98% rise in repossessions by Landlords in the last quarter…
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Landmark Japanese knotweed decision in Court of Appeal
A recent landmark verdict at the Court of Appeal relating to the Davies v Bridgend County Borough case could signal…
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Fearn and Others v Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery (2023 UKSC 4)
A bombshell judgment in the Fearn and Others v Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery (2023 UKSC 4) matter…
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