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Commercial Property – Relief against Forfeiture – can it apply to a Licence?

It has long been presumed that only Tenants of leases and not Licensees under a [...]

Stalking Protection Orders – the Law and how it affects Employers

The perpetrators of stalking can now be banned from approaching and/or contacting their victims under [...]

The Estate Agent has asked me for proof of funds. Why? And do I have to provide them?

What are the reasons that the estate agent asked you for proof of funds? The [...]

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What is Tipping Off? As an Estate Agent do I need to be aware of it?

If you are working in the regulated sector and are required to carry out Anti [...]

Estate and Letting Agents – Know your Customer. A Refresher.

In today’s blog we set out a guide for Estate and Letting Agents – Know [...]

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations – how they affect Estate Agents. A Guide.

We looked in our last blog at the Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements under the [...]

Passing Off in Intellectual Property Law

What is Passing Off? The principles of the tort of passing off date back to [...]

I’ve developed a sensational new recipe. Can I copyright it?

Copyright a recipe? Well there’s a question and one which surprisingly does not have a [...]

What is a Conservation Area?

In the United Kingdom, the term Conservation Area nearly always applies to an area (usually [...]

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My Local Authority Search shows that my Property has an Article 4 Direction. What is it and Should I be Worried?

An Article 4 direction is made by a local planning authority in the United Kingdom [...]

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Historic Heroes of the Law in England and Wales

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Common Questions About Service Charges in Leasehold Properties in England and Wales

Understanding Service Charges Service charges are a common aspect of leasehold properties in England and [...]

Is a Freeholder Entitled to Increase Service Charges Substantially?

In the realm of leasehold properties, the relationship between freeholders and leaseholders is central to [...]

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The probate process is often associated with conventional assets such as cash, property, and bank [...]

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