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Adverse possession – does a fence matter?

Adverse possession (commonly known as “squatter’s rights”) is continuously using land which…
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Construction: When an unsigned contract binds the parties

A word of warning to those carrying out works without a fully signed and executed contract in place!…
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What is a title indemnity policy?

The title of a property will usually be investigated when the property is either being sold or leased out….
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Basement Vaults: What Lies Beneath?

Many properties have basement vaults under the pavement (even extending to underneath the roadway), with no clear indication at all…
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Can I cut down a tree on my land?

When buying a property, trees on the land may not be the first thing on your mind. However, the regulatory…
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What is the process for selling my commercial property?

When a seller instructs us to act for them in relation to the sale of their commercial property, they are…
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Construction – What does practical completion really mean?

In the context of building works, the question of whether practical completion is achieved in law has not always been…
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A Tenant’s guide to Commercial Tenancies

Once a tenant has decided to proceed to acquiring a commercial lease, formal negotiations to agree the Heads of Terms…
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What is Mezzanine Finance?

You may have heard of mezzanine finance, but what is it and how does it vary from a standard mortgage…
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Duty of Good Faith in Construction Contracts

The duty of good faith has no universally accepted meaning and what it means in a construction contract will depend……
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Relational Contracts in Construction Law

Those working in the construction industry will be aware that many standard forms of contract used nationally include obligations……
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Lease Extension FAQs

Our Property Law team have answered the most common questions on lease extensions….