By Sue Haylock in Dispute Resolution on Monday 19 April 2010 @ 19:36
A new Consumer Code for Home Builders came in to effect on 1 April 2010. Although participation in the code is voluntary as the majority of new homes sold in the UK are sold with the benefit of a NHBC guarantee or LABC New Home Warranty or Premier Guarantee, participating builders will be... read more
By Sue Haylock in Dispute Resolution on Tuesday 6 April 2010 @ 17:41
The legal world is never boring or straightforward as the case of Cook-v-Thomas demonstrates; it highlights the difficulties faced by occupiers of land seeking to claim a legal interest on the basis of the principles of proprietary estoppel and constructive trust. The claimant, Mrs Cook (now... read more
By Lynsey Cater in Lanyon Bowdler News on Monday 8 February 2010 @ 10:38
Despite the fact it only seems like yesterday that I was entering, with dread, the conference room at Telford for a final grilling from Garry Richards, John Merry & Lisa Grimmett to gain a position as a trainee at LB, I am now entering my fourth and final seat. This worries me for two... read more
By Amanda Jones in Lanyon Bowdler News on Thursday 31 December 2009 @ 12:48
With the start of a new year and a new decade looming, there are many predictions as to what 2010 will bring. We thought it would be a bit of fun to take a look at some of the best and worst predictions for next year and see if they come true!! Our pick of the best predictions House... read more
By Christine Mould in Commercial Property on Monday 3 August 2009 @ 12:20
When a developer bought a piece of land, intending to build an office block, they were in for a shock. The land benefited from an easement granting access over adjacent land (the garden of a house). This allowed the right of passage of utility companies over and through the adjacent land. ... read more
