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Lexis®PSL Property Disputes weekly highlights—18 May 2017

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Published on: 18 May 2017

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Headlines (News updates & analysis)
Lexis®PSL Property Highlights
Court determines property held on basis of unexecuted transfer (Taylor v Taylor)
Relevant updates from other practice areas
Latest Q&As
Related highlights
Dates for your diary
Useful information

Article summary

Welcome to the weekly Property Disputes highlights from the Lexis®PSL Property Disputes team for the week ending 18 May 2017. This week’s edition of Property Disputes highlights include: a determination by the Court that a property was held on the basis indicated in an unexecuted transfer, a case confirming the parties’ obligations in relation to costs budgets, a decision regarding the addition of parties after the expiry of the limitation period and a consideration of the aims of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

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