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August 13, 2024
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What can homeowners do about overhanging eaves and gutters in 2024?

It is common for a house’s gutters, eaves and facia to stick out further than the walls. But what if your wall is on the boundary between your and your neighbour’s house, so the gutters overhang the boundary? Do you have a right for them to remain? And if your neighbour’s gutters or eaves overhang … Continued

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November 30, 2022
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The Party Wall Act

Post pandemic lots of people are working from home and looking at transforming their living space accordingly. Now may be the perfect opportunity to finally build that much desired kitchen extension or convert that old long abandoned garage into an office space. However, before a party starts that dream home project, it’s important to consider … Continued

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March 3, 2022
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My dreamhouse is not what it seems…

My dreamhouse is not what it seems, it is a living nightmare – what can I do? For most people, purchasing a home will be the biggest purchase that they make in their lifetime; and in the case of a new build home, the buyer will feel that they are purchasing their dream home. Unfortunately … Continued

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May 10, 2021
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Shared Driveways – Disputes

Neighbours sharing driveways to reach their own property is becoming increasingly common, with developers looking to maximise the amount of housing they can build on their land. With older properties, it is not unusual for there to be a gap between properties just wide enough for a single car, and with each property having their … Continued

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May 5, 2020
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COVID19: Landlords and Tenants

This emergency legislation provides for situations designed to tackle the sudden and challenging environment we now find ourselves in. COVID-19 has posed particular challenges for both landlords and tenants who face uncertainty in the current climate. Tenants are concerned about their ability to pay rent where coronavirus impacts their income or their ability to work … Continued

December 17, 2019
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Law thoughts: Mind your manor(s)! Other people may have rights over your home.

Once upon a time……In the early 20th century lords of the manor in England and Wales were able to retain certain rights when land became freehold. That is ownership of real property, land and all immovable structures attached to such land. These rights are known as Manorial Rights and include but not limited to the … Continued

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November 7, 2019
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GUY FAWKES: GUNPOWDER, TREASON, AND AN ABATEMENT NOTICE?

For 254 years following the Gunpowder plot it was a legal requirement for every person in the realm to observe the fifth of November and give thanks for the “joyful day of deliverance” which saw “many malignant and devilish Papists, Jesuits, and Seminary Priests” executed by James I of Great Britain (Observance of 5th November … Continued

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April 11, 2019
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Tree Preservation Order? It may be unlawful to cut down your own trees!

In the interest of protecting the ‘amenity’ of trees, local planning authorities have the power to make a Tree Preservation Order (sometimes called a TPO) for trees, groups of trees, or woodlands. A Tree Preservation Order can prevent you from carrying out actions such as topping, lopping or felling the tree that’s subject to the … Continued

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July 19, 2017
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The benefits of Legal Expenses Insurance for property owners

Legal Expenses Insurance (or LEI as it’s also called sometimes) is becoming more common in today’s legal environment. This type of insurance is often included as part of your home or motor insurance for an additional fee and it can cover the potential costs of legal action brought by or against you if you are … Continued

February 3, 2012
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CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme: Am I In?

The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) was announced in the 2007 Energy White Paper and the Energy Efficiency Scheme came into force in April 2010. The CRC is a mandatory scheme aimed at improving energy efficiency and cutting emissions in large organisations. The lead UK Administrator for the scheme is the Environment Agency; in England and … Continued

December 14, 2011
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EPC Regulations and the Green Deal: a nudge towards synergy

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 had been expected in July but were eventually published in October. Together with the ‘Green Deal’, which is central to the Energy Act 2011, the EPC Regulations are a welcome development. Their purpose is to facilitate increased action in the reduction … Continued