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Opinion  |  16:09:26
The Building Safety Act 2022 – What it could mean for your property portfolio
The Building Safety Act 2022 (“the BSA 2022”) was introduced following the Grenfell Tower tragedy and is intended to improve safety, accountability and oversight in residential buildings. Although often associated with cladding and high rise towers, its practical consequences are much broader.
Opinion  |  16:09:26
Renters’ Rights Act 2026: top tips for landlords
Service charge disputes are one of the most common issues we encounter in residential property management. Whether you are a leaseholder questioning a demand or a landlord seeking to recover expenditure, a Section 27A application can provide a route to obtaining clarity.
Opinion  |  16:09:26
Section 27A Service charge claims: What leaseholders and landlords need to consider
Service charge disputes are one of the most common issues we encounter in residential property management. Whether you are a leaseholder questioning a demand or a landlord seeking to recover expenditure, a Section 27A application can provide a route to obtaining clarity.
Opinion  |  16:09:26
Co-ownership disputes – How can you untangle property ownership and move On?
In our experience, a property is often the last remaining tie between former partners, friends, family members or business associates. The relationship or investment may have ended years ago, but ownership of the property continues to prevent the parties from making a clean financial break and moving on.
Opinion  |  23:08:24
Staying in the light
A right to light is an unusual concept; most commonly, it is acquired by long-term use pursuant to the terms of the Prescription Act 1832.
Opinion  |  23:08:24
When action must be taken
Once there is an actionable interference with a right to light, an injunction is the primary remedy. This could be granted by the court, either to prevent a development from being started or to cut back one that had already been constructed.
Opinion  |  23:08:24
In the light of day
The second article in the series on rights of light explains how infringements are determined and measured.
Opinion  |  23:08:24
Casting light on rights
The first of a new series of articles clarifies exactly what the right to light entails and how it arises.
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Opinion  |  07:07:23
Can a house sale proceed when Japanese Knotweed is present?
If your property or land adjacent to it has Japanese Knotweed, it may be difficult for buyers to secure finance. This article sets out why Japanese Knotweed is such a problem and what property...
News  |  15:06:23
RWK Goodman Shortlisted for Solicitors Firm of the Year at the Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards
RWK Goodman LLP is proud to announce its shortlisting in the prestigious Solicitors Firm of the Year category at the annual Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards (ERMAs) 2023. The nomination reflects the firm’s...
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Opinion  |  17:04:23
A guide to squatting and adverse possession claims
Adverse possession, sometimes referred to as squatting, is the occupation of land by a person who is not legally entitled to or authorised to be there.
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Opinion  |  09:02:23
Applying for adverse possession over unregistered land – what you need to know
The rules relating to adverse possession over unregistered land can be complicated. Below is a simple and brief summary of the relevant steps one needs to take when applying for adverse possession over unregistered...
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