For subscribers, the November 2014 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
Scott v Southern Pacific Mortgages Ltd – a Supreme Court decision impacting upon sale and lease back deals and sub-sales.
Redrow Homes Ltd, R (on the Application of) v Knowsley MBC – future road maintenance costs can be covered by section 38 adoption agreements.
Francis v Phillips- the Court of Appeal analyses “qualifying works” for service charge consultation requirements.
Harris v Berkeley Strategic Land Ltd – an overage agreement based on “units of accommodation”.
Sirhowy Investments Ltd v Henderson – disrepair means a break right cannot be exercised.
Lictor Anstalt v Mir Steel UK Ltd & Libala Ltd – buying property where a third party claims rights over fixtures.
R (on the Application of East Meon CC) v East Hampshire DC – is listing as an asset of Community Value a material consideration for planning?
In addition, there is coverage of:
Fracking – the Government’s consultation response.
New rules for small sewage discharges.
Delivery of vacant possession pursuant to a break clause.
Surrender of part where the reversion is severed.
Land Registry’s new guidance on complying with restrictions.
Land Registry’s new practice where land is excluded from a title.
Land Registry practice guide changes on adverse possession.
Published on 2 November 2014.
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