For subscribers, the April 2018 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
How far downwards does a lease of the ground floor extend? – Gorst v Knight.
The VAT/TOGC dangers of paying a deposit to an agent – Clark Hill Ltd v Revenue & Customs Commissioners.
Does an obligation to fence a boundary abandon an easement? – Annetts v Adeleye.
Interpreting restrictions on sub-letting – Warborough Investments Ltd v Lunar Office S.A.R.L.
What constitutes a mistake in the register? – Antoine v Barclays Bank Plc & others.
The continuing relevance of rights of reverter – Rittson-Thomas & Ors v Oxfordshire County Council.
In addition, there is coverage of: The implications of the MEES Regulations now having effect.
Land Transaction Tax – commencement, guidance and forms.
Consultation on a review of the Code for Leasing Business Premises.
Land Registry change of practice on execution of documents by overseas companies.
New changes to standard conditions of sale and SCPCs.
A new disclosure of incentives form for residential development.
A new City of London short form report on title.
Various Land Registry practice guide updates.
Published on 2 April 2018.
Property PSL