In Edenthorpe in South Yorkshire, the Tesco Store has some tall trees on its border with neighbouring houses, which have grown so large that the roots have invaded the gardens. Elsewhere, a conservatory had to be rebuilt after a protected oak tree’s roots undermined it.
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Category: Legal Advice
“I’ve been living in the wrong property for six years!â€
A home owner had been selling his three bedroom apartment in Carlisle, Cumbria but has discovered that his flat is actually owned by his next door neighbour. He has been living in the wrong home for six years.
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A valuer’s perspective on corporate property investment
A business must achieve a balance between capital growth, yearly return and risk-management. A number of options exist, but many – including dabbling in the stock market – might be considered too risky.
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Fewest property repossessions recorded in 2016 for many years
The repossession rate now is the lowest on record over recent times. If this rate continues throughout 2016, it will put the annual number of repossessions at a lower rate than any year since 1982.
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Squatting becoming criminalised in 2012 does not stop pensioner losing house!
Pensioner Colin Curtis lost the rights to his mother’s house this month, despite a change in the law in September 2012 which made squatting a criminal offence.
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Property developer sues Tesco for breach of competition law
In the first legal case of its kind, Tesco are being sued by a property developer for a breach in competition law that prevents rival companies building stores near one of its own.
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New legislation set to protect UK music venues in planning law
Brand new legislation is to be implemented across the UK in a bid to protect music venues in planning law.
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New law on ‘Right to Rent’ checks has been introduced for landlords in Britain
The government has announced that from the 1st February 2016, all landlords must check that their new tenants have the right to live in the UK before renting their property out to them.
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Kensington & Chelsea Council reveals pre-application advice to the public
In what is widely believed to be a first for local councils in the country, the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea will now routinely publish the advice provided by their planning officers and Architectural Appraisal Panel.
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Top-tips on finding terrific tenants for your buy-to-let property
It is important to find a reliable tenant when letting your property, it can save you a great deal of time, and money!
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