Unpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, to unpack  Brown v Ridley . What looked like a technical boundary dispute raises much bigger questions about how easily land can be lost and how carefully owners must act to protect it. Richard revisits the core principles of adverse possession, and explains where the first instance decision went wrong. He...

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, Messinex Property Investment Limited v Lanark Square. The case regards consent to alterations & alteration covenants. Richard analyses the case’s background and evaluates the potential implications from the court’s decision.   Cases mentione...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Davitt Jones Bould's Head of Legal Training, to discuss the recent High Court case between Price v Nunn concerning s67 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. Richard analyses the issue of Rights of Way. Furthermore, Richard assesses the complex background to this case and reasoning behind this important...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Davitt Jones Bould's Head of Legal Training, to discuss the recent Upper Tribunal case, Kay v Cunningham. Richard analyses the discharge of restrictive covenants under s84 of the Law of Property Act 1925 and assesses the background to the law. Reflecting on the impact of this judgment on restrictive covenants, he breaks do...

Following on from our 'The Building Safety Act 2022 and Other Post-Grenfell Legislation' webinar, Lizzie sits down with Davitt Jones Bould's Head of Legal Training Richard Snape to answer questions relating to the changes made to the BSA.  Richard analyses   Richard analyses Building Regulation Enforcement Periods, higher-risk building registration, leaseholder protections and answe...

In this newsflash episode Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to explore HMOs and guardianship schemes. Following the recent Court of Appeal hearing of Global 100 Limited v Jimenez and Global Guardians Management v Laleva concerning guardianship schemes, Richard discusses the background of the cases as well as the implications of the decision....

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 in relation to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 grounds of opposition and renewal terms. Richard reminds us of the background of the case and explains the importance of the High Court’s judgment.   #realestate #retail #lta1954 #landlord #tenant #...

It was announced on 4th October 2023 that HS2 phase 2 west, from Birmingham to Manchester, is being cancelled – but what will happen with all the land already compulsorily purchased for the project? In this episode, Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, covers what will happen to the land, with reference to Crichel Down rules and how they effect HS2. #realestate #HS2 #cricheldown #cric...

In this NewsFlash episode, following a recent case concerning the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss BMW (UK) Ltd v K Group Holdings Ltd. Richard covers the background of the case, the 1954 Act's renewals terms,  and what implications this may have in the future. #realestate #realestatelaw # Land...

In this episode of Unpacking the Case, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss Alienation, Alteration and User Covenants. Richard analyses the background of alteration covenants and the issues arising for landlords. # Unpacking # Alienation # Alteration #unpackingthecase #realestate #lawpodcast #law   Get in touch! Training & Free Web...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, to discuss the development of the Building Safety Act. Richard analyses leaseholder protections from the landlord’s perspective, and assesses the amendments, giving context for future cases.   #realestate #BuildingSafetyAct #contractlaw #lawpodcast #leaseholder #binding Get in touch! Training...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, to discuss the recent Court of Appeal case URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd. Richard analyses the clarity provided to the Building Safety Act and Defective Premises Act. Furthermore, Richard assesses the reasoning behind this important Court of Appeal decision, and the effect on future co...

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 in relation to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 grounds of opposition and the proper interpretation of intentions to demolish and reconstruct. Richard analyses the case and evaluates the potential implications.  Get in touch! Training & Free...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, to discuss the recent High Court case between Annington Properties Limited v Secretary of State for Defence. Richard analyses the right to enfranchise dwellings with tenants in actual occupation, and assesses the reasoning behind the High Court’s decision, giving context for future cases. Get...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, to discuss the recent Court of Appeal case between Pretoria Energy Company (Chittering) Ltd v Blankney Estates Ltd. Richard analyses whether Heads of Terms without 'subject to contract' should constitute a binding agreement for a lease, and assesses the reasoning behind the Court of...

In this episode of Unpacking the Case, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss High street rental auctions, and in particular the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill and the consultation which is ongoing as of the 18th May 2023. Richard analyses the background of the consultation and the specifics regarding what potential improvements coul...

In this newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training to dicsuss the recent case of Bucknell v Alchemy Estates (Holywell) Limited [2023]  EWHC 683. Richard discusses this High Court case and reflects on whether the intensification of use affects the easements, specifically in relation to access. #easements #access #highcourt #realestatelaw #reales...

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 in relation to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 grounds of opposition and renewal terms. Richard analyses the case and evaluates the potential implications, despite the lack of precedent. Get in touch! Training & Free Webinars for Property...

Following a recent webinar on the Building Safety Act 2022 & Fire Safety Act 2021, Richard dives further into the topic, in particular provisions in relation to high-risk buildings which are due to come into force on April 6th 2023. Richard assesses this Post Grenfell Legislation, which is part of the Hackitt enquiry 'Building a Safer Future', an independent review of building regula...

Following a recent case concerning service charge provisions, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Limited v Blacks Outdoor Retail Limited. Richard covers the background of the case, the tenant's argument for objection, and how a landlord's certificate would be conclusive as service charge l...

Following changes to enquiry forms and the lender's handbook, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss Leasehold Flat Management post Grenfell, particularly in relation to service charge caps, and what consequences for the industry there may be in the future. #podcast #realestate #realestatelaw #leasehold #servicecharge #buildingsafe...

Tune in to explore a unique forfeiture case with Lizzie Collin and Richard Snape,  Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould. The pair will be considering the details and lasting impact of the recent Hush Brasseries Ltd v Rlukref Nominees (UK) One Ltd case, and what this could mean for future claims in this area. #podcast #realestate #law #realestatelaw #property #forfeiture  Get in touch! Trai...

Following a recent webinar on restrictive covenants and their enforceability, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, sits down with Lizzie Collin to discuss some key recent case law that influences this area, and the potential repercussions the decisions may have looking forward. #covenants #restrictivecovenants #unpackingthecase #realestate #law #realestatelaw #podcast #case...

Rent arrears is an essential topic to grasp in the modern real estate world, especially after the Coronavirus pandemic. Richard Snape analyses the joint Court of Appeal case concerning Bank of New York Mellon (International) Ltd v Cine-UK & London Trocadero LLP v Picture house Cinemas Ltd.   #realestate #law #rentarrears #commercialproperty #propertylitigation #landlordandtenant  Get in touch!...

Following up from our recent Residential & Mixed Use Development webinars, in this episode Richard delves into the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety Act 2021. Richard assesses the provisions brought forward by the Acts, and the impact they could have on individuals and companies alike. #realestate #law #firesafety #buildingsafety #property Get in touch! Training & Free Webinars...