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Substitution – The Forgotten Aspect of Pensions When Divorcing
The vast majority of readers won’t remember using the substitution method for algebra at school but even less readers will be aware of the substitution rule for pension age divorcing couples.
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Natural England publish Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment report for 2018 to 2019
Natural England have published their “Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment” report for 2018 to 2019 including analysis of changes in survey responses since the study began ten years ago.
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Government Consultation on Extending Permitted Development Rights for Code Operators
The government has published a consultation on proposed reforms to the permitted development rights available to electronic communications code operators. The proposals are designed to support the deployment of 5G networks and to extend mobile coverage, particularly in rural areas.
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Land Registry updates Practice Guide 40s2: Preparing plans for HM Land Registry applications
Land Registry updates Practice Guide 40s2: Preparing plans for HM Land Registry applications
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Recent court case clarifies the law in relation to personal guarantees and statutory demands
In the latest High Court case the guarantor could not be made bankrupt and the Statutory Demand was set aside.
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What is Factual Possession and why is it important?
Factual possession is one of the key elements an individual will need to consider when making an application to the Land Registry for registration based on adverse possession. Although there are other requirements which will need consideration, an application without sufficient evidence of factual possession will not be successful.
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1000 years old and going strong – the history of the Almshouse
Despite having been around since the 10th century AD, it may come as a surprise to know that it was only recently that a full and proper definition was agreed for an almshouse.
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RICS Publishes Draft Guidance on Measurement of Land
RICS Publishes Draft Guidance on Measurement of Land
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Standstill Agreements – update
The Court of Appeal has now considered again the high-profile case of Cowan v Foreman which was decided by Mostyn J in March of this year. At the hearing of the case originally the Judge took a hard line against the use by solicitors of “standstill agreements” in Will disputes – agreements between lawyers that allowed the parties to agree to delay the issue of proceedings.
