Category Archives: Property

Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas

Since the Civic Amenities Act of 1967, over 9,000 conservation areas have been designated as areas of special architectural or historic interest inEnglandalone. Planning law and local requirements apply wherever you live, but if you live in a conservation area, … Continue reading →

Argument Over Strip of Land

A recent case in the Court of Appeal illustrates the extent to which property owners will go to protect what they perceive to be the boundaries of their property, which in this instance led Lord Justice Mummery to refer to … Continue reading →

Decision Not Violation of Natural Justice

When an adjudicator in a construction dispute gives a ruling, the decision can only be appealed on a limited number of grounds. One of these is ‘breach of natural justice’, which means that the adjudicator’s decision is so obviously flawed … Continue reading →

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Landlords Lazy Over Cost Control

According to a recent ‘Which?’ report, landlords are lazy when it comes to making sure that costs such as insurance premiums and the like, that are passed on to their tenants, represent good value for money. In some cases, it … Continue reading →

Buyer Beware Principle Still Applies

A recent case in the Court of Appeal shows that ‘buyer beware’ is still a valid principle. Just because someone is paid for introducing you to someone else does not necessarily impose on them a duty to inform you of … Continue reading →

Expertise Critical to Avoid Negligence

A recent case shows the lack of wisdom of undertaking expert work unless you have the necessary expertise. It is generally accepted that property valuation is an imprecise science. Accordingly, when the accuracy of a valuation is in dispute, the … Continue reading →

DFA Law awarded Quality Mark

The focus on customer care, professional standards and excellent client service by the Property team at DFA Law has been officially recognised by accreditation under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and entitlement to use the scheme’s kite-mark. Effective Client … Continue reading →

Disapproval of Son-in-Law

A woman who paid more than 90 per cent of the cost of a £3 million property purchased for her daughter, in whose name the title is held, has failed in her attempt to have the ownership of the property … Continue reading →

Payment Despite Poorly Worded Contract

When entering into a contract for building or other trade services, it is advisable to seek professional advice at the outset to avoid finding oneself involved in costly, complex and lengthy litigation over a poorly drafted contract later on. Such … Continue reading →

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