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Leisure Park Gains New Owner
A Lincolnshire leisure park has been taken over by a new owner following legal advice from the Lincoln office of Langleys Solicitors LLP.
Credit Union comment
Head of Finance Law at Langleys York office, Stephen Baylis, said: “The intention of these reforms certainly is to encourage more people to join credit unions. The reforms will mean that CUs will have a broader appeal and wider options in relation to who they do business with.
Langleys' Latest Success in the Court Of Appeal
Smithurst v Sealant Construction Services Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 1277Judgment was handed down on 3rd November by the Court of Appeal in this case which saw a challenge raised regarding the correct approach to assess damages in an ‘acceleration type case’. The potential ramifications of an adverse decision were thankfully avoided.
Home Cooks Open First Restaurant
Two passionate home cooks have opened their first restaurant in Flamborough. Jonathan and Karen Braithwaite, who are originally from Scarborough, have realised their dream by launching the Tree restaurant on Chapel Street.
Reforming Employment Relations
The Government has today announced what are being billed as the biggest changes to Employment Law in decades, which if carried forward will have far-reaching implications for employers.
Separated Parent’s Guide to Christmas - “Tis the Season of Goodwill!”
Arguably, Christmas is one of the best times of year for children. Apart from the excitement of Father Christmas visiting, stacks of presents and plentiful food, it is also a time of year when family come together to celebrate. Whilst it is a very happy time for many families, it can be equally unhappy for couples who have separated and who have children together. Inevitably, separations can be difficult particularly when tinged with acrimony and bad feeling. However, perhaps Christmas should be a time of year when those feelings are put to one side and serious consideration given to improving relations for the sake of the children.
Academy School Benefits Explained
Head teachers, Chairs of Governors and School Bursars in Lincoln are invited to discover how becoming an academy could benefit their school structure.
Rights To Break: Not Worth The Paper They’re Written On?
Declining revenue stream? Decreased order book? Better lease deal elsewhere? There are lots of reasons why tenants are choosing to exercise break clauses in their leases. However, in these difficult times landlords are working harder than ever to avoid losing a revenue generating tenant of their commercial premises, particularly when a replacement could be hard to come by.
Ready? Set? Let! (The Smart Landlord’s Guide to Buying To Let)
Research carried out by Paragon Mortgages has revealed a 5.4% leap in demand for buy to let mortgage products during the second quarter of 2011. These figures point towards increased consumer confidence in the buy to let market.
But what legal issues should would-be landlords be wary of?
Langleys Boosts Lincoln Team
Langleys has strengthened its Lincoln team with the addition of associate Paul Currie and solicitor James Worthington.
Government Proposals for Employment Law Reform
Businesses who were keeping a close eye on the Government’s consultation on Employment Tribunal Reform 2011, “Resolving Workplace disputes: A consultation”, will be interested to hear that the Government has published on the internet proposals to deregulate business.
Divorce - It's Just 50/50 Isn't It?
Resolving the financial aspects in a divorce can be one of the most difficult and complicated matters of separation. Many people wrongly believe that all assets will simply be divided equally. The reality is that there are complex factors that a Court must consider in every case. These factors involve consideration of both statute and Judge made Law (common law).
New Cafe On Historic Steep Hill
Local woman Nola Hughes has obtained the lease of the second Tea Room on historic Steep Hill, in Lincoln. Steep Hill is currently being judged as one of the best streets in the UK.
Speaking out about Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse usually hits the headlines when the Government announces another initiative to combat it. We watch the news and assume that it only happens to people we don’t know.
Gifting the Family Home
We are often asked to advise Clients who wish to make a gift of their home to their children to try to avoid care home charges in later life.
Controversy Rages Over Government Plans for on the Spot Fines
Jeremy Scott, regulatory partner at Langleys Solicitors in York, one of the UK's leading road transport law experts, comments: “The Government’s plans to allow police to give on the spot fines to careless drivers, rather than taking them to Court, is a controversial one.
Langleys Advises Lincoln University on Land Acquisition
Langleys has advised the University of Lincoln on the acquisition of a substantial piece of land alongside the Brayford Pool. The University has pledged to develop the site sympathetically in the future and will maintain the on site boat moorings.
Langleys Advises on Brook Street Sale
Yorkshire - based Law Firm Langleys advised on the sale of 31-33 Brook Street, Ilkley for Wetherby-based Oakgate Group Plc achieving a yield of 5.8%. The site is currently occupied by tenant Restaurant Bar & Grill Limited, trading as Italian restaurant Piccolino.
Langleys Advises on Sale of Hawthorn Holiday Park
Langleys advised Ambrose King on the sale of Hawthorn Holiday Park in Bridlington for a sum of £2.7 million to Aureus Leisure Limited. The site includes a clubhouse and bar and a residential property.
Director General of CBI Visits Langleys Lincoln Office - 8th October 2009
Leading Lincoln-based law firm Langleys invited top figures from the Lincolnshire business community to engage in debate with Richard Lambert, Director General of the CBI. Issues raised at the event included the current economic crisis and how the government can provide more support to industry.
Employers Braced for Royal Wedding
Prince William and Kate Middleton will finally tie the knot on 29 April 2011 to the delight of the Nation. The public’s sense of excitement has been further enhanced with the Prime Minister David Cameron ensuring that the day is to be declared an additional public holiday.
How to Avoid the Office Party Hangover
Sexual harassment, broken photocopiers, alcohol poisoning…Forget Jingle Bells, the Christmas Office party should ring out a few alarm bells for employers across the region. In these days of regulation and litigation, even the Secret Santa isn’t safe as Katherine Sinclair, an employment solicitor at Langleys, warns.
Funding in the Yorkshire Region
Langleys teamed up with the Bank of England to present a national and local economic review and to outline the availability of funding in the Yorkshire region.
Consenting to Cookies - New Rules on Privacy and Marketing
The government is introducing new rules that come into effect on 26 May 2011 which will affect every organisation that uses electronic marketing and cookies. The new rules apply to not-for-profit organisations and charities as well as businesses.
Inquest: Swab Left in During Heart Surgery
An Inquest relating to the death of Mr Bernard Johnson was heard on the 9 June 2010 at Leicester Town Hall. Leicester Coroner, Catherine Mason, delivered a narrative verdict on the 11 June 2010.
Briefing Note: Sick Leave and Annual Leave Entitlement
HM Revenue & Customs and Stringer and Others [2009] UK HL31 The House of Lords delivered its judgment on 10 June 2009 in the case of HM Revenue & Customs v- Stringer and Others. It ruled that workers can bring claims for statutory holiday pay under the deduction from wages provisions of the Employment Rights Act 1996, overturning a Court of Appeal decision that the Regulation 30 of the Working Time Regulations provides a single and exclusive remedy of enforcement for unpaid holiday.
Solicitors go to Top of the Class
Langleys has got top marks for helping the first primary school in the UK to complete Academy Status. Kevin Eveleigh OBE, head teacher at the Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery School, said: “We feel we were very fortunate to have selected Langleys to manage the legal administration of our Academy status.”
Langleys Diversifies with Launch of Health and Welfare Unit
York and Lincoln based Langleys has launched a new Health and Welfare Unit to deal with highly specialised and unique medical treatment and welfare cases in the High Court and Court of Protection. Susan McKendry is regarded as one of the North of England’s leading solicitors in this aspect of the law and will lead the specialist team. She joins the York office as an Associate Solicitor and will act for people who, because they lack mental capacity and cannot properly manage their own affairs, are unable to represent themselves.
Expenses and Breach of Mutual Trust and Confidence
MPs expenses are currently in the media spotlight following the Telegraph’s revelations over recent weeks and the publication of expenses on 18 June 2009. MPs have been perceived by many as conducting themselves in a manner that has eroded the public’s trust and confidence in Parliament. There have been a number of high profile resignations and the whole expense system is now being reviewed by the Independent Committee on Standards in Public Life.
Langleys Helps Plan for the Future
Law firm Langleys will provide an insight into how to plan for the future when it hosts a briefing on Wills, Care Home Fees and Inheritance Tax in Easingwold next month.
Langleys Leads the Way at Safety Awards
Langleys is celebrating this week having received a coveted industry award at the 2010 Fleet World Honours Awards ceremony. The firm picked up the Fleet Safety Award for Small Fleets at the event, held at London’s Royal Automobile Club on Tuesday 18 May.
Langleys Provides IP Support to National Railway Museum
Langleys ran a training session this month on Intellectual Property at the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York. The session was hosted by Alex Weston to delegates including representatives from the NRM, the Science Museum and the National Media Museum in London.
Langleys Supports Bid for New Helicoptor
Lincoln-based law firm Langleys provided vital advice on the contract which brought a new air ambulance to the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire skies. James Towler, a partner in the firm’s commercial division, oversaw the deal on behalf of the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust.
Langleys Wins Court Settlement in Clinical Negligence Claim
A widow’s long battle for justice after her husband died from a massive brain haemorrhage has ended, with a six-figure compensation settlement.
A judge has approved the settlement in a clinical negligence claim against Scarborough GP Dr Anne Polkey following the death in 2004 of Steven Brice, who was 34.
Legal Teams Come to Aid of Charities
Langleys has taken up a triple charity challenge in aid of The Wilberforce Trust, the National Autistic Society, Lincolnshire Air Ambulance and St Andrew’s Children Hospice in Grimsby. The three teams across the York and Lincoln offices are set to push themselves to the limit for their chosen charities.
Another Partner at Langleys Achieves Notary Status
Peter Horner, Partner at Lincoln-based Langleys, has qualified as a Notary Public - the oldest branch of the legal profession. Notaries have a role quite distinct to that of a solicitor or barrister, and are a separate, independent, legal profession, under the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury (a role he has had since Henry VIII’s break with Rome in 1533. Prior to that, notaries were appointed by the Pope, but the work is not to do with church matters)
Solicitor Runs to Aid Local Charity
Gemma Whitchurch, an assistant solicitor in Family Law at Langleys’ Lincoln office, raised £560 for Lincoln Women’s Aid at the Nottingham Robin Hood Marathon.
Solicitors Warn Businesses to be Ready for Bribery
Langleys warns the business community needs to be prepared for new legislation due to come into force this April. The Bribery Act will make it an offence for businesses to offer, promise, or accept anything considered to be a bribe.
Time off for Dependants
Since 1999 employees have had the right to take a reasonable amount of time off work to deal with unexpected or sudden emergencies affecting their dependants and to make any necessary longer term arrangements. Dependants include spouse, civil partner, child, parent and those who rely on the employee for assistance or to make arrangements for the provision of care.
Leaders in Law
Thirteen of Langleys’ solicitors have been recognised as leaders in their field by Chambers & Partners. This represents an increase of five lawyers on the existing list of eight Langleys’ leaders in their field.
Law of the Cloud
With the launch by Apple of iCloud last month, cloud computing has become front page news. As is often the way with new developments in technology, the law is struggling to keep up. For anyone considering using the cloud it’s important to make sure you’ve thought about the legal issues involved as the pitfalls could have a serious impact on your business.
The Companies Act 2006 - October 2009 Implementation
The Companies Act 2006 (CA2006) was implemented in phases with the 1 October 2009 phase being the final one. This briefing aims to cover the main changes going live on that date together with how they apply to both your existing company and new companies you plan to form. The driving purpose of the CA2006 is the enablement of business, deregulation and streamlining to ensure that doing business in England and Wales is as straightforward as possible.
Speeding and the Law
Jeremy Scott of the specialist Road Traffic Law Team answers your legal queries
Redline Racing Limited
Langleys’ Construction team have recently completed advising Redline Racing Limited on the necessary procurement in relation to the £800,000 project to design and build Redline Racing Limited’s new premises at St James Business Park, Knaresborough.
Operation Helical - Bulletin
On 30th July 2007 Operation Helical was launched by North Yorkshire police. Intensive police action will target dangerous, careless and irresponsible road users, and officers warn that they will take firm, decisive action against offenders.
Motoring Q&A
Jeremy Scott of the Specialist Road Traffic Law Team answers some of your legal queries.
Is Your Website Disclaimer Valid?
A landmark ruling from the Court of Appeal means it's time for businesses to review their website disclaimers, Alex Weston specialist IT lawyer writes. The court has decided, in the case of Patchett v SPATA, that companies may be liable if they make inaccurate claims on their websites.
Ignore the Letter at Your Peril
The scenario is a common one. A driver goes a little too fast past a speed camera. About a week later, the registered keeper of the vehicle receives a letter from the Police asking them to name who was driving. Many drivers who receive these letters do not realise that they are legally required to answer this letter and will commit a criminal offence if they fail to do so.
How the Law Changes - Part 2
This is the second in a series articles considering how the Government reforms the law by passing a Bill through Parliament. You may recall from Part 1 of this series that murder carries a mandatory life sentence and that the defences of provocation and diminished responsibility exist to reduce to a manslaughter conviction what would otherwise be murder. This provides a 'safety valve' for the sentencing judge because it allows the judge to impose a less onerous sentence if they so wish. In part 1 of this series, I considered the current defence of provocation and the proposed replacement defence of loss of control. In this article, I will examine the current defence of diminished responsibility and the proposed replacement. I will examine the law against the case of Kiranjit Ahluwalia in order to explain the differences between the current law and the proposed new law.
Home Repossessions by a Landlord's Lender
For several months it has been difficult to pick up a newspaper or turn on the television without learning of another casualty of the recent economic downturn. However, the events of the last few months, which led to what people now call “the credit crunch”, are not just another news story – the credit crunch really does exist! I know because I see clients every week that are affected, either directly or indirectly.
Drivers and Employers Beware!
The Road Safety Act 2006 received Royal Assent last November which means it will be implemented in stages over the coming months and years. Some parts of it are already in force and have far reaching effects for all road users.
Developers Should be Aware of their Health & Safety Responsibilties
While Health & Safety should always be high on everyone’s agenda it is fair to say that the construction industry is always under close scrutiny. As we discuss below there has also been recent additions to the statutory regulations, both generally and specific to construction. These increase the responsibility of the Client/Developer, heighten the requirement to have the appropriate heath and safety “culture” and raise the level of fines and likelihood of imprisonment should the regulations be breached.
Can You Use a Competitor's Trademark as a Sponsored Link?
It is common practice for businesses to advertise by purchasing a sponsored link on Google or other internet search engines. But is it permissible to use a competitor’s registered trademark as a sponsored link? This is the question which the court was asked to consider last month in Interflora, Inc Interflora British Unit v Marks & Spencer plc [2009] EWHC 1095 (CH) Alex Weston, specialist intellectual property and IT lawyer writes.
Been Caught Speeding
Thousands of drivers are wrongly fined for speeding each year because of errors with speed camera evidence.
Enforcing a Debt
Before embarking upon court proceedings, the ability of the defendant to meet a claim ought to be at the forefront of the claimant’s mind. However, it rarely is and often litigants focus exclusively on the merits of their claim without turning their attention to the crucial question of whether their opponent is worth ‘powder and shot’.
Pitfalls Remain for Landlords Despite Changes in theLaw
By now landlords ought to be aware of the sanctions they will face if they fail to comply with their duty to protect tenants’ deposits within an authorised tenancy deposit scheme. Although this duty arose in April 2007, it is surprising how many unwittingly fail to comply within the prescribed time limits or at all.
Disability Awareness
There are 6 million carers in the UK. Current employment law provides that carers of people with a disability are entitled to limited time off to deal with emergencies affecting their dependants. Carers who are parents of a disabled child have the right to apply for flexible working.
Langleys Charity Quiz
Langleys' Real Estate Team is hosting a Charity Quiz Night for property professionals in Yorkshire.
Gainsborough Business Awards
Langleys is excited to be sponsoring the first ever Gainsborough Business Awards.
Buy tickets for the awards now...
Legal Aid For Comic Relief
Proceeds from Langleys' bake sale and "wear it red day" raised £450, the partners have kindly matched the amount for a brilliant total of £900.
Langleys Host Mock Trial
SCARBOROUGH’S business community was given an insight in to the drama of a courtroom as a local firm of solicitors hosted a mock trial.
Maternity Leave Plans Comment
Kelly Taylor, solicitor in Langleys’ employment team, said: “The plans outlined today (Monday 17 January 2011) by Deputy Prime Minster Nick Clegg that couples should be able to share maternity leave appear to be an attempt by the Liberal Democrats to show that they are making a difference in the coalition government.
New Family Procedure Rules
On 6 April 2011, the new Family Procedure Rules came into force, replacing the existing Rules. The new Rules and accompanying Practice Directions all set out how matters relating to Children and Finances will be dealt with following the breakdown of marriages or civil partnerships.
East Midlands: Dealing With Perennials
Largely unaffected by the recession, the agricultural sector in the East Midlands is thriving - but farmers and those advising them must now develop plans for the future to ensure continuing success.
Don't Spend Christmas Behind Bars
Experts warn nobody is above the law when it comes to drink driving. Jeremy Scott, partner and leading road traffic defence solicitor at Langleys in York, said: “The most recent statistics from the Department of Transport show that in 2008, 224 people died because of drink driving in North Yorkshire. These are sobering statistics.
Solicitors Take Green Action
Langleys is swapping legal aid for green aid as part of the York Cares initiative to encourage employees to volunteer for the community.
York Cares plans exciting changes to improve the community space and 24-acre nature reserve, St Nicholas Fields, located in the Tang Hall area of York.
The National Staff Dismissal Register
The National Staff Dismissal Register is due to be launched later this month. An initiative of Action Against Business Crime (a partnership between the Home Office and the British Retail Consortium), it is reported to be an online register of workers that have been accused of theft and dishonesty in respect of their employment regardless of conviction.
Workers Feel Adrift Over Snow Days
When you’re a child, snow is simple. It falls, school closes and the sledging begins. For adults, Snow Days present a confusing legal avalanche – is it okay to stay at home if the car is snowed in? Does that mean you have to take it as a holiday day?
Age Discrimination And Retirement
The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 ("the Regulations") came into force on 1 October 2006. The Regulations implement parts of the Equal Treatment Framework Directive 2000/78/EC ("the Directive") that established a framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation. The Directive makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate on the grounds of age at any stage in the employment process. Prior to the Regulations there were no legislative provisions in the UK to protect against discrimination on the grounds of age.
A Lawyer You Can Bet On
Serena Brotherton, the current leading lady amateur rider in the UK who also works as a solicitor, has been appointed head of Langleys’ Equine Law Group.
Family Law Team Shows Resolve
Langleys’ Family Law unit has strengthened its expertise with an accreditation from Resolution for demonstrating specialism in domestic abuse cases.
Speed Cameras: Right For York?
In 1986, in a small town in Texas, the first speed camera ticket was issued. Now, over 20 years later, speed cameras may be coming to York. Steve Galloway, the Lib Dem leader of City of York Council, is putting pressure on North Yorkshire Police to introduce them at accident blackspots.
Lord Jailed for Texting Whilst Driving
In February 2009, Lord Ahmed was imprisoned for 12 weeks and disqualified from driving for 12 months for sending and receiving five text messages while driving in the dark on a motorway.
Langleys 'Takes The Wheel' As Champion of Driving For Better Business
Langleys has been appointed a ‘Driving for Better Business’ Champion by leading forum RoadSafe. Jeremy Scott, partner at the firm will lead the initiative and has committed to promoting work-related road safety to businesses. Part of his role will be to endorse the key messages of the campaign at road safety briefings across the Yorkshire region.
Don't Take Your Car For A Drink!
Christmas is a time of parties and social engagements. It’s also a time which could have serious implications for drivers, as Police across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire launch their annual crackdown on drink driving. The start of the festive season will see officers taking part in random or targeted roadside stop-checks which will last until the end of the New Year celebrations.
Going Up In Smoke
Gordon Williams, a painter and decorator from Ceredigion, Wales, was recently fined £30 for smoking in his work van. His wife paid the fine for fear of it rising to £50, as threatened in the penalty ticket.
Health and Safety and the SME
1. As an employer what are my main responsibilities under health and safety legislation? Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 every employer, no matter what type of business, is responsible for the health and safety of everyone affected by that business.
Inadvertent Surrender! How You Could be Helping Your Tenant Avoid Rent Payments
Let’s face it, times are tough. When operating costs need to be downsized premises are often an obvious choice. With landlords retaining the upper hand, often requiring sizeable payouts to end the lease early, tenants might resort to more risky ways of avoiding rent. The recent case of Artworld Financial Corporation v Safaryan & Ors [2009][1]highlights the need for landlords to be vigilant to avoid inadvertently surrendering their lease and losing out on sizeable rent payments.[1]EWCA Civ 303, CA; [2009] 23 EG 94, [2009] All ER (D) 02 (Mar)
Conservation Areas and Planning Applications
Conservation Areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which the local planning authority (usually the District Council) consider is desirable to preserve or enhance.
One Day My Son, All This Will BeYours
In yet another case illustrating the point, the House of Lords has reinforced the dangers of the little known legal principle of “proprietary estoppel” for agricultural families.
Langleys Moves a ‘STEP’ Ahead
Phil Robinson, a Solicitor in the Private Client Unit of York-based Langleys Solicitors, has become the latest member of the team to achieve the accreditation of Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) and become a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Will Writer Worries
If you are concerned about your Will, an Estate or a Lasting or Enduring Power of Attorney following the Panorama programme “Wills- The final RIP off?” what should you do?
Langleys Announces New Head of Family Law Unit
Leading law firm, Langleys, has appointed Mark Day as head of the firm's Family Unit, effective from April 2008. Mark joins Langleys from Gosschalks in Hull where he was made Partner in 2002.
Langleys Announces Expansion of Family and Children Law Expertise
Langleys has appointed Sheelagh Coles as a Solicitor to further strengthen its Children Law Unit. Following a busy and successful year, the former Family and Children Law Unit has expanded and split into two separate Units, allowing both teams to specialise to an even greater extent on their respective areas of law.
Tockwith Agricultural Show
Tockwith Agricultural Society recently hosted it’s 65th Annual Show. Held on it’s own 28 acre showfields at Tockwith, near York, the Show is one of the biggest and best one day agricultural shows in the region.
Tenancy Reforms
The Tenancy Reform Industry Group (TRIG) completed its deliberations last year and finalised its recommendations to the government. It was asked to do so in response to the government's announced review of the legislation comprised in the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995. The group was very representative of the farming industry including, as it did, delegates from all the major farming associations and specialists from the legal and surveying professions. The discussions were wide ranging and considered several aspects of both traditional agricultural tenancies which are regulated by the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and the relatively new FBT regime.
Rights of Way - Who Goes There?
Rights of way are, of course, a never-ending source of debate and controversy. Those of you who have rights of way crossing your fields will know all too well about the rules and regulations which require you to maintain the way and to ensure that it is fit for use by members of the public. Failure to observe the requirements can be costly in terms of time and money.
Rights of Occupation - False Economy
It is one of the features of farming life in this country that rights of occupation are awarded by one to the other "on the nod". Such informal arrangements abound, not only between members of the same family, but also between independent third parties. Whilst most of these arrangements are reasonably successful and cause no problems, there are a significant minority about which this cannot be said. Where they end in dispute, it inevitably carries a financial cost but where members of the same family are involved, the consequences can be so much more serious. In addition to all the other issues, we also now have to cope with the vagaries of the Single Farm Payment system. The answer must surely be that it is better to record all such arrangements formally having taken proper professional advice. Not to do so may well be a false economy.
Langleys Visit To JSR Farms
Thanks to the hospitality of JSR farms, Southburn, Driffield, and in particular Philip Huxtable, the Managing Director of JSR Arable, a party of farmers, land agents and professional friends joined Andrew Fearn and members of the Langleys Agricultural team on a farm visit and tour last month.
Langleys Hosts Successful Agri - Legal Update at Castle Howard
York and Lincoln based Langleys and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) hosted an update at Castle Howard on the ‘hot’ topics currently affecting the agricultural community. Local farmers, land agents, accountants and bankers received expert commentary on issues including agricultural related tenancy succession, inheritance tax and bank lending and security. The free to attend event took place on Tuesday 20th October 2009.
Land Registry - Squatter's Rights
Property lawyers are having a field day at the moment! Not only are they coping with the effects of the Land Registration Act 2002 which came into effect in October last year but they are also dealing with the consequences of the Stamp Duty Land Tax introduced in December.
Land Registry - Bring It Up To Date
As long ago as 1925, Parliament passed the Land Registration Act. This introduced a system which provided for the registration of all land in England and Wales, a strategy which would eventually replace traditional title deeds with a Land Registry Certificate of Title.
Boundary Disputes - It's The Principle, You See!
Experience has taught us that boundary disputes are notoriously difficult to solve without recourse to litigation and even if we are able to negotiate a settlement, it almost follows as a matter of course that neither party is satisfied with the result; inevitably a compromise. "It's the principle, you see!".