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It is common for tenants to make alterations to their properties. Generally these are approved by the landlord but not always. A recent High Court decision is a reminder to […]

From October, it became a criminal offence to wheel-clamp on private land. The few exceptions relate to government agencies and, for example, some car parks that may be used by […]

Boundary disputes can be a nightmare for all concerned. Those involved are often prepared to fight tooth and nail over the smallest strips of land and emotions can run high. […]

Many employers now actively encourage staff to use social media, such as Linkedin and Twitter, to boost the firm’s online profile. But there can be all sorts of consequences when […]

The description ‘live/work accommodation’ is often used for a barn or other rural property that has been converted for domestic use. For planning purposes, this use is classed as sui-generis […]

The recent case of Makro Properties Limited and another v Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council provides businesses with an opportunity to save business rates by extending empty rates relief. Commercial property […]

Although ‘the paperless office’ is still a way off, we are all now processing and storing more digital material than ever. One consequence of this shift to digital-only working is […]

A recent case illustrates the difficulties employers can face when trying to enforce restrictive covenants in employment contracts. In CEF Holdings Ltd v Mundey and others, the court refused to […]

The government’s recently announced ‘major housing and planning package’, aims to boost affordable housing, the construction sector and major infrastructure projects. These are some of the measures: Developers who can […]

Many are concerned that members of parochial church councils (PCCs) could be held personally liable if they fail to enforce chancel repair liability. In some cases, owners of former Church […]