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What is a certificate of title?A certificate of title (also known as a certificate on title) is a particular species of report on title.When...
Easements—LPA 1925, s 62 and permissionsSection 62 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (LPA 1925) (section 62) is, in essence, a word-saving device....
The Standard Conditions of Sale (5th edition: 2018 revision)—a guide to the main provisionsThe Standard Conditions of Sale (SCS), currently in their...
Severance of a joint tenancySeverance is the process by which a joint tenancy is converted into a tenancy in common. It is a matter of evidence...
Hotel purchase—common licensing issuesLicence due diligenceWhen acting for the purchaser of a hotel there are a number of potential licensing issues relating to food, beverage and entertainment that will need to be considered depending on the activities the hotel undertakes. These may
Leasehold property issues arising on an asset purchaseIn an asset purchase involving leasehold properties, a property may be assigned in its entirety to the buyer or alternatively a new lease may be granted. Where a leasehold interest is involved (whether already in existence or newly created)
Can an indemnity be provided by email exchange or does it need to be signed as a deed?In contrast to a guarantee, an indemnity is a primary obligation on a party to compensate another for loss or damage. Such obligation is entirely independent of the obligation of the party whose covenants are being
Property issues arising on an asset purchaseThe properties owned by a company can be acquired by one of two methods:•a purchase of assets owned by the company, or•a purchase of shares in the companyThis practice note provides a summary of the key property issues to consider in an asset purchase.How
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