The May 2008 issue of the CPI Update (attached below) contains:
Case law commentary on:
McDonalds Real Estate LLP v Arundel Corporation – Hypothetical premises at rent review
In the matter of land at Alisha House – Restrictive covenants and section 84 LPA 1925
Forsyth-Grant v Allen – Rights to light; the basis of damages calculation
Principal & Fellows of Newnham College, Cambridge v HMRC – VAT avoidance; election to waive exemption
Ezekiel v Kohali – Sale of land; title deduction under open contract rules
Fitzkriston LLP v Panayi – Land registration; leases as overriding interests
Looe Fuels Ltd v Looe Harbour Commissioners – Agreement for lease; oral contracts
Strachey v Ramage – Boundary disputes; plans for identification only
Tesco Stores Ltd v Constable – Indemnities; economic loss and insurance
Legislative developments in relation to:
SDLT – Abolition of Form SDLT 60
VAT – TOGCs – VAT Notice 700/9
Planning – Heritage Protection Bill
Planning – Planning fees circular
Local Government Reorganisation – Disposals of land
VAT – Land and Buildings tax law re-write.
Practical comment on:
Housebuilders – mortgage fraud
Land Registry Practice Guide amendments
And a consideration of issues of enfranchisement, following the Boss Holdings case, asking the question: “Is your business property a house?”, and also a look at easements in short-term leases, and issues of registrability.
Published 30th April 2008.
Property PSL