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1000 years old and going strong – the history of the Almshouse
Despite having been around since the 10th century AD, it may come as a surprise to know that it was only recently that a full and proper definition was agreed for an almshouse.
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RICS Publishes Draft Guidance on Measurement of Land
RICS Publishes Draft Guidance on Measurement of Land
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The grass isn’t always greener…
“Wilson Browne Solicitors impressed me as a true investor in people… They understand the importance of a positive, customer-focused organisational culture. This is not just evidenced by what I have observed, but from what employees have told me when they have joined from other legal firms. If you are looking to change, this firm is well worth considering to be part of.”
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Standstill Agreements – update
The Court of Appeal has now considered again the high-profile case of Cowan v Foreman which was decided by Mostyn J in March of this year. At the hearing of the case originally the Judge took a hard line against the use by solicitors of “standstill agreements” in Will disputes – agreements between lawyers that allowed the parties to agree to delay the issue of proceedings.
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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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Government launches Green Finance Strategy
On 2 July 2019, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published the government’s Green Finance Strategy, partly in response to the Green Finance Taskforce’s March 2018 report
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Government seeks views on Tenancy Deposits
Further to our article yesterday the Government has launched a consultation on tenancy deposits focusing on the existing deposit redress schemes and the difficulties tenants may face in seeking to pay a deposit before the return of a deposit on a previous property.
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National Audit Office report published on Defra’s approach to new Farming programme
On 5 June 2019, the National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report providing an early review on….
….Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affair’s (Defra) approach to develop the new Future Farming and Countryside Programme (the Programme), as the UK prepares to leave the EU. The report examines the current Programme to date, the objectives that it intends to meet and the timeframe which has been set out on delivering these objectives. The report will also look at aspects of the Programme, flagging any issues and risks that need to be considered in order for a successful delivery.
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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?
