In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss The Crichel Down Rules and HS2. This episode focuses on the basics of crichel down and it's exceptions, and the latest updates on HS2.

In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss leasehold enfranchisement & lease extensions. This episode focuses on the background, what changes are due and what the recent developments are. 

In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss changes in the Buy to Let market, with a focus on the Renters' Rights Bill. This includes the elimination of assured shorthold tenancies, new grounds for possession and the impact on student accommodation.

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent Inquiry by Sir Martin Moore-Bick into the Grenfell Tower Fire in 2017. Richard outlines key points from the Inquiry and explains the definition of “higher risk buildings” and associated challenges. 

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent Upper Tribunal case, Nicholson v Hale. This case addresses the prescription of easements and the conditions under which rights of way can be claimed. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background and judgment, evaluating its significance in determining whether a sign indicating "private property" affects the ability of adjoining landowners to claim a prescriptive right of way.

Cases mentioned: 

Nicholson v Hale [2024] UKUT 153

Winterburn v Bennett [2016] EWCA Civ 482]

Betterment Properties (Weymouth) Ltd v Dorset County Council [2014] UKSC 7

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent Upper Tribunal case, London Borough of Tower Hamlets V The Lessees of Brewster House and Malting House. The case is in relation to Repairing covenants and service charge liability, particularly in blocks of flats. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background, the Upper Tribunal judgment and evaluating its significance. 

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent county court case, Merlin Real Estate Ltd v Balaam. The case is in relation to easements, particularly the intensification of use. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background and evaluates the case law on the construction of express grants of rights of way and its limitations.

Cases mentioned:

Merlin Real Estate Ltd v Balaam [2024]

White v Grand Hotel, Eastbourne [1913]

Alvis v Harrison (1990)

Jelbert v Davis [1968]

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent Court of Appeal case, R (on the application of Strack (on behalf of The Woodcock Hill Village Green Committee)) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The case is in relation to the deregistration of village greens and particularly offering replacement land. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background, and both the High Court and Court of Appeal judgments, evaluating its significance as a case for the deregistration of village greens. 

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In this episode, our host Lizzie is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, and Matthew Needham-Laing, Construction Partner, to discuss the highly topical Building Safety Act. Richard and Matthew analyse leaseholder protections and the criteria for high-risk buildings as well as the implications for owners and developers. Additionally, they provide insight into other concerns relating to the Act and the impact on the construction industry. 

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent High Court case, Tropical Zoo v London Borough of Hounslow. The case is in relation to forfeiture and particularly the waiver of forfeiture through acceptance of the breach. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background and evaluates its significance. 

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