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TR1 declaration of trust—absence of agreement insufficient for rectification (Ralph v Ralph)

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on TR1 declaration of trust—absence of agreement insufficient for rectification (Ralph v Ralph)

Questions around the proposed arbitration process for coronavirus rent arrears

The following Banking & Finance news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Questions around the proposed arbitration process for coronavirus rent arrears

Discharge of restrictive covenant—original contracting parties (Father's Field Development Ltd v Namulas Pension Trustees Ltd)

The following Property Disputes news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Discharge of restrictive covenant—original contracting parties (Father's Field Development Ltd v Namulas Pension Trustees Ltd)

SDLT—no MDR for land with planning permission (Ladson Preston and AKA Developments v HMRC)

The following Private Client news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on SDLT—no MDR for land with planning permission (Ladson Preston and AKA Developments v HMRC)

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Resulting trusts

Resulting trusts represent one of the three types of trust which do not require to be declared or evidenced in writing. The others are constructive...

Easements and perpetuities

Drafting—2009 ActThe Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009 effectively disapplies the rule against perpetuities from future easements granted on or...

Title guarantee and covenants for title

On the disposition of a property (whether by way of conveyance, transfer or charge), the party making the disposition will normally provide a title...

Fixtures and fittings

When transferring an interest in land, any fixtures form part of the land and are transferred with it, unless there is express provision to the...

Practice notes

Equitable mortgages and equitable charges—general principles and registered land

Nature of mortgages and chargesMortgages and charges are distinct forms of security. A mortgage can be legal or equitable and involves the transfer of...

19th May

Precedents

Reversionary lease by reference

LR1. Date of the lease[date]LR2. Title Number(s)LR2.1 Landlord's title number(s)[title numbers out of which this Lease is granted. Leave blank if not...

19th May

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Enquiries before contract

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects potentially impacted by the government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak....

19th May

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Epitome of title

Relating to [freehold OR leasehold] pro...

19th May

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Authorised guarantee agreements

What is an authorised guarantee agreement (AGA)?Under an authorised guarantee agreement (AGA), an outgoing tenant guarantees some or all of the...

19th May

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Severance of a joint tenancy

Severance is the process by which a joint tenancy is converted into a tenancy in common. It is a matter of evidence whether severance has...

19th May

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Disclosable overriding interests questionnaire

You are applying for registration of [insert details of property] at HM Land Registry and as part of that application you must disclose any overriding...

19th May

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Deed of grant of easements

This Deed is made on [insert date]PARTIES1[insert name of the owner of the Servient Land] [ of [insert address] OR incorporated in England and Wales...

19th May

Q&As

Does the doctrine of unity of seisin apply as between two parcels of land held under one title (residential part and retained part) where—a owns the whole property and transfers the beneficial interest in the residential part to B under a lifetime trust? A and C jointly own the whole property and transfer the beneficial interest in residential part to B under a lifetime trust, A and C retain the legal interest in the residential part and A retains sole legal and beneficial interest in the retained part?

Does the doctrine of unity of seisin apply as between two parcels of land held under one title (residential part and retained part) where—a owns the...

19th May

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Occupiers and overriding interests

Overriding interests are interests which are binding on property even though they are not shown on the register. They bind both the registered...

19th May

Practice notes

Tenant’s insurance issues—rent suspension

No suspension impliedA suspension of rent is not implied even where the tenant pays the cost of insurance. The tenant remains liable for the rent even...

19th May

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Simple declaration to exclude Part II Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (guarantor)

EXPLANATORY NOTE: IN THIS PRECEDENT, INSERT THE NAME OF THE GUARANTOR WHERE PROMPTED TO DO SO. OTHERWISE, TO KEEP THIS DECLARATION IN LINE WITH THE...

19th May

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Rent Review Memorandum

Rent Review MemorandumLandlord•[insert full name of Landlord] [of [insert address] OR incorporated in England and Wales with company registration...

19th May

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Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996

The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA 1996) came into force on 1 January 1997. Under it:•the trust for sale is replaced by...

19th May

Q&As

A freehold conveyance of part contained a covenant that the transferee would erect and maintain a boundary fence between the transferred land and the transferor’s retained land. If the transferor in practice maintains that fence for over 30 years and pays all related costs, does this prevent the transferor from then enforcing the covenant? Does it make a difference if the ‘T’ marking in the conveyance plan does not appear in the HMLR title plan?

A freehold conveyance of part contained a covenant that the transferee would erect and maintain a boundary fence between the transferred land and the...

Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 19th May

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Pre-completion searches

This Practice Note sets out the searches that should be carried out prior to completion (pre-completion searches), including priority searches (OS1...

19th May

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In a residential property transaction, what is the liability of the buyer if the seller fails to provide an EPC and no EPC is available through the EPC register?

In a residential property transaction, what is the liability of the buyer if the seller fails to provide an EPC and no EPC is available through the...

20th Jul

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Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)—how does ESOS interact with other energy regimes and climate policies?

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)—how does ESOS interact with other energy regimes and climate policies?Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December...

Produced in partnership with Shoosmiths 8th Jul

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Energy from waste—consents

Energy from waste—consentsBrexit impactAs of 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK is no longer an EU Member State, but it has entered an implementation...

7th Jul

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Energy performance certificates (EPCs)—what are they and when are they required?

Energy performance certificates (EPCs)—what are they and when are they required?Coronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC before a...

25th Jun

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Climate change levy

Climate change levyBrexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following...

Produced in partnership with Angus Evers of Shoosmiths 23rd Jun

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Crown Estate leases for offshore windfarms

Crown Estate leases for offshore windfarmsThe role of the Crown EstateIn many jurisdictions, the licensing of offshore activity is dealt with by the...

Produced in partnership with Anthony Alderman of Womble Bond Dickinson 18th Jun

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Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)—non-domestic property within the scope of MEES

Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)—non-domestic property within the scope of MEESCoronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC...

17th Jun

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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (recast)—snapshot

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (recast)—snapshotCoronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC before a property is sold or let...

15th Jun

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Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)—non-domestic property—transactional issues

Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)—non-domestic property—transactional issuesCoronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC before...

11th Jun

Precedents

DDQ—CRC questions [Archived]

DDQ—CRC questions [Archived]1Please provide full details of the Company’s compliance with the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (the initial phase: 1 April...

10th Jun

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—trading and surrendering allowances [Archived]

CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—trading and surrendering allowances [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The CRC...

10th Jun

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—corporate structures [Archived]

CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—corporate structures [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The CRC Energy...

Produced in partnership with Angus Evers of Shoosmiths 10th Jun

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues for property lawyers [Archived]

CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues for property lawyers [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.Brexit impact11...

10th Jun

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—public sector organisation rules [Archived]

CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—public sector organisation rules [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The CRC...

10th Jun

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—compliance and enforcement [Archived]

CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—compliance and enforcement [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The CRC Energy...

10th Jun

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—qualification and registration [Archived]

CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—qualification and registration [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.Brexit...

10th Jun

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues in restructuring and insolvency [Archived]

CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues in restructuring and insolvency [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not...

10th Jun

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues in corporate transactions [Archived]

CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues in corporate transactions [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The CRC...

Produced in partnership with Angus Evers of Shoosmiths 10th Jun

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—reporting [Archived]

CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—reporting [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31...

10th Jun

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