The Ground beneath your Feet
It has long been accepted that a freeholder (in theory) owns the subsoil beneath their land down to the centre of the earth and the airspace above their land up to the sky.
A glance at the NHBC Buildmark Warranty
The NHBC Buildmark Warranty is one of a number of New Home Warranties available on the UK market.
EPC consultation- 5 talking points for comment
In a previous blog entry, we discussed the likelihood of further regulatory change around energy efficiency. In turn, we can now report that the government has launched a consultation on Energy Performance Certificates (EPC).
Japanese Knotweed - A growing nuisance
Japanese knotweed has long been regarded as something of a nuisance and not a species that you would welcome as being identified on your property. However, following a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal in Network Rail Infrastructure Limited v Stephen Williams, Robin Waistell, the Court has now confirmed that the presence of Japanese knotweed can in fact be an actionable nuisance in the legal sense of the word for which a landowner can be liable to a neighbouring property owner in the event that its presence interferes with the neighbour's use and enjoyment of his/her land.
Contract Out Of Concurrent Confusion
Following the Court of Appeal's decision last week in North Midland Building Limited v Cyden Homes Limited, we thought it would be helpful to briefly summarise the position.
Gig Economy: Developments in the UK and France
The gig economy is categorised by individuals receiving payment for the “gigs” they do. Those working in the, gig economy do not have fixed shifts and have the flexibility to work as much or as little as they like.
BA Pensions Claim Record fourth Title at Forsters’ Annual CRE Cricket Tournament
On Thursday 28 June, the eyes of the sporting world briefly turned from Kaliningrad to Kew for the annual Forsters CRE cricket day.
With temperatures just shy of 30C, we were joined by client teams from BA Pensions, Caisson, La Salle and the Crown Estate for what always proves to be one of the highlights of the firm’s BD calendar.
Three Twitter “takeaways” from the ULI UK Annual Conference
For those not lucky enough to attend the Urban Land Institute UK Annual Conference on 5 June, here are 3 take-away observations.
Banking & Finance in a Crystal Daze
On 23 May Forsters' six-strong Banking & Finance team as well as a plucky second year trainee, Heather McDonald, were transported back to the world of nineties game-showing.
New Beneficial Ownership Register for UK Properties owned by Overseas Companies and other Legal Entities – to go live in 2021
A new beneficial ownership register for overseas companies and other legal entities owning UK properties has been on the cards for some years.