For subscribers, the December 2017 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
Rent review: can time be made of the essence? – Proxima GR Properties Ltd v Spencer;
Town and village greens: when is the application made? St John’s College, Cambridge; R (on the application of) v Cambridgeshire CC;
Is a deed authorised to be made? – Knightsbridge Property Development Corporation (UK) Ltd v South Chelsea Properties Ltd;
Priority between equitable charges – Amari Lifestyle Ltd (t/a Amari Super Cars) v Warnes;
Extinguishment of recent restrictive covenants – Barter (Re Ivy House);
Issuing proceedings against the wrong tenant – Manorshow Ltd v Boots Opticians Professional Services Ltd.
In addition, there is coverage of:
The Autumn Statement: SDLT first time buyer’s relief.
The Autumn Statement: SDLT changes to the higher rate charge.
Consultation on changes to town and village green registrations in Wales.
Part I, LTA 1987 pre-emption rights, long leases and assured tenancies.
Pre-emption rights and commercial units.
Changes required to all standard conditions.
1954 Act – unopposed lease renewals in Central London county court.
Land Registry – expansion of information services.
Published on 1 December 2017.
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