Opinions

Tax: Preservation for the public

Harriet Atkinson examines HMRC's new guide to capital taxation and the national heritage.

First published in Trusts and Estates Law & Tax Journal, October 2012.

Building for boarders is bothersome without signing on dotted line

The Message: Project Managers owe substantial duties to protect their client's interests.

Slammed doors lead to tears and recriminations

The message: Landlords need to take more care to protect their tenants.

Call for clarity

With the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) coming into force, GL Hearn and Forsters are calling on the CLG to resolve serious issues with implementation and to produce guidance on its application of the Regulations.

Auctioneer counts cost in case of mistaken identity

The message: Auctioneers need to double-check the true ownership of properties they sell

The case: The High Court considered how to properly assess the liability of auctioneers who sell properties without proper authority, in Greenglade Estates v Strettons (12.07.12).

Withers on the vine: gardening advice to be avoided

The message: Solicitors’ advice should not be too forthright

The case: A law firm has been found negligent for not being cautious enough in advising buyers on whether an expensive London house had rights to a communal garden (Herrmann v Withers, 30.05.12).

Taxation of UK Residential Property, Consultation on proposed changes

Xavier Nicholas reviews the proposals for CGT and an annual charge in relation to property held by 'non-natural persons'.

First published in Property Law Journal, 25 June 2012.

Execution by beneficiary: confusing signs

Emily Exton and Katherine Harper provide an update on the Court of Appeal decision in Barrett v Bem.

First published in Trusts and Estates Law & Tax Journal, June 2012.

Avoiding unequivocal election

A recent case has prompted the Privy Council to provide updated guidance on how to apply the principles of election, says Andrew Head.

First published in Solicitors Journal, 6 June 2012.

A cultural shift

Zahra Kanani applauds government attempts to encourage and support charitable giving.

First published in Summer 2012 - Charities Appeal Supplement.