Speakers' Corner

The judgment in the recent Bucknell v Alchemy Estates case provides convenient guidance as to the determination of the extent of expressly granted rights of way. Andrew Skelly, Gatehouse Chambers discusses the implications.

John de Waal KC of Gatehouse Chambers considers the upcoming Court of Appeal case Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Tim Dutton KC considers the effect of serving a “conclusive” service charge certificate if the certificate includes an element that has been improperly charged.

Remediation Contribution Orders under the Building Safety Act 2022: Batish v Inspired Sutton Ltd – a promising start for leaseholders? Simon Allison (Landmark Chambers) discusses the recent FTT decision Batish v Inspired Sutton Ltd, which concerned the grant of a Remediation Contribution Order against a developer.

Joe Ollech of Falcon Chambers discusses a recent 1954 Act lease renewal decision, concerned with rental levels pre and post pandemic with Jonathan Ross of Forsters LLP.

Does Demanding Rent waive the right to forfeit?

The Role of the Surveyor-Expert and their evidence in litigation

Imogen Dodds (Falcon Chambers) - Property receivership and borrower insolvency

Paul Letman (Falcon Chambers) – The Building Safety Bill 2021

James Hall – Gatehouse Chambers (formerly Hardwicke): Common mistake, rectification and the danger of box-ticking