The December 2007 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
Winter v Traditional & Contemporary Contracts Ltd (CA) – Restrictive covenants; compensation under section 84 LPA 1925.
Ultimate Leisure Ltd v Tindle – Sale of land – the validity of an agreement for surrender.
Chinnock v Hocaoglu – Sale of land; tendering the correct amount to complete.
Bank of Scotland v Okoronkwo – Sale of land; delivery of a deed.
Derbyshire County Council v Fallon – Boundary dispute; general boundaries rule.
Legislative developments in relation to:
Planning Bill – Local planning charges.
Land Registration – Consultation on new triggers for compulsory registration.
Energy performance certificates – Commencement of regulations.
Other environmetal issues – Environmental impact assessments; site waste management plans; soil contamination.
Residential leases – Service and administration charges.
Property tax – Empty rates relief.
Practical comment on:
Land Registry fraud – Use of Land Register Online.
HIPs – Extension of the HIP Regulations to all properties.
And a consideration of the SDLT issues arising on an exchange of land, issues relating to apportionments of rent on lease termination, and the taking of easements which will benefit extensions to a landlord’s estate.
Published 30th November 2007.
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