Unpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to unpack Ramsbury Properties Ltd v Ocean View Construction Ltd [2024], a decision that examines the limits of landlord enforcement where lease terms are breached. The case raises fundamental questions about: What actually constitutes a breach serious enough to justify termination. Ho...

 In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the recent High Court judgment, Restaurant EC3 Limited v Tavor Holdings . This case examines the contentious issues of peaceable re-entry and damages for trespass when a landlord unlawfully re-enters commercial premises. Together, they explore the case’s background, the...

In this Newsflash episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, and Lizzie Collin are joined by Kevin Fry, a legal executive at Davitt Jones Bould. They explore the evolution of Right to Buy, the recent legislative changes from the November Budget, and their impact on councils and buyers.  #DavittJonesBould #RealEstate #RightToBuy Get in touch! Training & Free Webinars for Property Professio...

 In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the introduction of High Street rental auctions under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act. They cover the latest regulations, key milestones since the act’s Royal Assent, and how these changes aim to revitalize vacant properties and support local economies.  Get in tou...

In this Newsflash episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss proposed reform to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. They explore the history of the Act, its significant amendments over the decades, and the pressing need for reform in light of evolving commercial property trends. Richard also provides insight into the Law Commission’s recent consultation paper...

 In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to answer some of the audience questions from our latest webinar discussing The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Grounds of Opposition and Renewal Terms. They tackle a variety of questions, including the five-year rule, interim rent backdating, contractual renewal options and the implications of landlord redevelopment b...

In this Newsflash episode, Richard Snape joins host Lizzie Collin to analyse the Court of Appeal decision in Clapham v Narga [2024], an adverse possession case attracting significant attention. Richard explores the background to the dispute and explains how the courts approached the competing claims to the land. The discussion also revisits the principles underpinning adverse possession, including...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss a 1st tier tribunal decision; Smoke House and Curing House, 18 Remus Road, London, E32NF. Richard sheds light on height and storeys of buildings under the BSA and looks into why this case is important, some of the problems relating to it and the new government guidance.  G...

In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss The Crichel Down Rules and HS2. This episode focuses on the basics of crichel down and it's exceptions, and the latest updates on HS2. Get in touch! Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals: Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers l...

In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss leasehold enfranchisement & lease extensions. This episode focuses on the background, what changes are due and what the recent developments are.  Get in touch! Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals: Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Boul...

In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss changes in the Buy to Let market, with a focus on the Renters' Rights Bill. This includes the elimination of assured shorthold tenancies, new grounds for possession and the impact on student accommodation. Get in touch! Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals: Would you like to keep up...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent Inquiry by Sir Martin Moore-Bick into the Grenfell Tower Fire in 2017. Richard outlines key points from the Inquiry and explains the definition of “higher risk buildings” and associated challenges.  Get in touch! Training & Free Webinars for Property Profess...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent Upper Tribunal case, Nicholson v Hale. This case addresses the prescription of easements and the conditions under which rights of way can be claimed. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background and judgment, evaluating its significance in...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent Upper Tribunal case, London Borough of Tower Hamlets V The Lessees of Brewster House and Malting House. The case is in relation to Repairing covenants and service charge liability, particularly in blocks of flats. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the cas...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent county court case, Merlin Real Estate Ltd v Balaam. The case is in relation to easements, particularly the intensification of use. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background and evaluates the case law on the construction of express grant...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent Court of Appeal case, R (on the application of Strack (on behalf of The Woodcock Hill Village Green Committee)) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The case is in relation to the deregistration of village greens and particularly offerin...

In this episode, our host Lizzie is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, and Matthew Needham-Laing, Construction Partner, to discuss the highly topical Building Safety Act. Richard and Matthew analyse leaseholder protections and the criteria for high-risk buildings as well as the implications for owners and developers. Additionally, they provide insight into other concerns relating to...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent High Court case, Tropical Zoo v London Borough of Hounslow. The case is in relation to forfeiture and particularly the waiver of forfeiture through acceptance of the breach. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background and evaluates its si...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Davitt Jones Bould's Head of Legal Training, to discuss Blackhorse Investments (Borough) Limited v The London Borough of Southwark. Richard analyses discharging restrictive covenants preventing development including leasehold land. This case holds relevance for stakeholders involved in developments of any size. Richard ass...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent High Court case, McDonald’s Restaurants v Shirayama Shokusan. The case is in relation to the rarely discussed topic of a landlord obtaining possession through misrepresentation. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background and evaluates th...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the High Court case Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea v Mellcraft. Richard provides a refresher of the background law including ground (g) of the LTA 1954 and delves into the facts of the case. Additionally, Richard offers a detailed analysis of the court's dec...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Davitt Jones Bould's Head of Legal Training, to discuss Sainsbury’s Supermarkets v Medley Assets. Richard analyses the background of the case and the importance of ground (f) of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1945. Although this is a county court case, it addresses a crucial legal issue concerning the interpretation of ‘the...

In this episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the enforceability of positive covenants. Richard analyses the challenges posed by the enforceability of positive covenants in freehold land, exploring the associated issues. He also sheds light on potential solutions, including the role of deeds of covenant and commonhold.   Cases...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Davitt Jones Bould's Head of Legal Training, and Property Litigation Partner Jonathan Warner-Reed to discuss Mackenzie v Cheung and Infinity. Jonathan provides insights into the recent Court of Appeal case where he represented the successful respondent.    Richard and Jonathan analyse the interpretation of property covenan...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Davitt Jones Bould's Head of Legal Training, to discuss Fosse Urban Projects v Whyte and others. Richard analyses discharging restrictive covenants, and why the behaviour of the person who wants the covenants discharged matters. This case holds relevance for stakeholders involved in developments of any size. Richard assess...