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Property is one of the most complex areas of law. Some of it is rooted in ancient laws – but case law is constantly changing. The stakes are high, but research time is in short supply. Lexis+ Property brings all of the different sources you need together so you can find the answers you need, fast.

Transferring property

This topic includes a suite of Practice Notes and Precedents covering all aspects of the process of buying and selling land, including conditional contracts and contracts entered into by insolvency practitioners.

Leasing property

Commercial property is a staple for many property lawyers. Coronavirus has introduced changes for landlords and tenants – we’ve taken them and published a suite of precedent Pandemic lease clauses.

Property development

We have a broad range of Practice Notes and Precedents for this specialised and complex area. Structured logically – site acquisition, vacant possession, structuring a development project, overage, and rights of light.

Property disputes

Clear, concise practice notes have direct links to relevant cases, legislation, guidance and commentary. Our daily news feeds and weekly highlights keep you informed of new cases, and legislation.

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In 1982, a 125-year superior lease was granted, with a 50-year sublease granted simultaneously (no consent needed). In 2019, the tenant entered liquidation and served Form NDISC, leading to a disclaimer notice under section 178 of the Insolvency Act 1986. No vesting order was sought. The subtenant remained in occupation (Hindcastle) but now intends to vacate. The superior landlord is selling the freehold and will retake possession. Can the subtenant vacate by operation of law and can the superior landlord close the leasehold title under Land Registration Rules, r 79?
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A owns a freehold property and grants a first legal charge over it to B. The first legal charge is registered and a restriction placed on the title. A then grants a second legal charge to C. B consented to the registration of the second charge but there is no deed of priority. C's legal charge is registered and a restriction has been placed on the title. B wants to assign their loan and their security ie their first legal charge to D. Assuming this is permitted under the loan and first legal charge, what does D need to do to perfect the assignment? Will the assigned loan & first charge take priority?
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Scotland—will there be guidance from the Registers of Scotland about how the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land will work in practice?
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An interim distribution was made from a deceased's estate to A (30%), B (30%), and C (30%), and D (10%). A, B, and C now wish to keep the deceased's house, which may involve repayment of some or all of the interim distribution. B also wants to buy out C at the same time. A is the trustee of a discretionary trust. D consents to the proposal. What are the SDLT implications of the proposal? Are there any other tax consequences?
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What is the current position on whether an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required for the renewal of a commercial property lease where no EPC is currently in place? Will this position change in light of the upcoming changes to EPC rating requirements in 2027 and 2030 under current legislation?
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Assignation of lease

The transfer of the interest of a tenant under a lease to a new tenant and/or the document by which such a transfer is effected. Landlord's consent is normally required. Assignation is completed only by intimation

Distress

A landlord's right to take goods as compensation for unpaid rent.

Estovers

A Profit à prendre that allows its owner to take wood from another's land.
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