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Commercial Property Investor Succeeds in Capital Gains Tax Appeal
Losses incurred on the disposal of an asset can be set against future profits on other investments for…
Court of Appeal Upholds Entitlements of Employee on Long-Term Sick Leave
Many employers offer their staff the benefit of insurance-backed income protection schemes that provide them with financial security…
What Does ‘Immediately Adjoining’ Mean in Planning Terms? Guideline Ruling
Many local planning policies favour residential development of sites that ‘immediately adjoin’ existing settlements – but what exactly…
Planning – Don’t Put One Brick on Another Without Professional Advice
Carrying out any form of development without first obtaining professional advice as to whether planning permission is required…
Ride-Hailing Apps Do Not ‘Ply for Hire’ – Court of Appeal Ruling
The latest chapter in the epic legal struggle between London’s black cab drivers and operators of smartphone-based ride-hailing…
Residential Development and Wildlife Habitats – Court of Appeal Guidance
In a ruling that will be viewed with dismay by habitat protection campaigners, the Court of Appeal has…
Flooding Nuisance – Frustrated Developer Wins Right to Compensation
Your neighbours owe you a duty of care and, if they cause a nuisance that results in you…
Social Housing Shortage & Planning Decisions
The pressing need for more social housing was underlined by a High Court case in which planning permission…
Objectors Block Affordable Housing Development of Urban Playing Field
Urban playing fields may be an invaluable community resource but, in the midst of a national housing crisis,…
Legal and Beneficial Ownership of Property – Do You Know the Difference?
The distinction between beneficial and legal ownership of property could hardly be more important but is very often…
Determined Housing Developer Overcomes Agricultural Use Restrictions
Much of England’s green and pleasant land is protected against all but agricultural forms of development. However, as…
Upper Tribunal Business Rates Ruling Marks High Street’s Sad Decline
Britain’s high streets have changed immeasurably in recent decades and many once proud buildings are no longer attractive…
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