Picturehouse v Trocadero: A Landmark Ruling on Insurance Rent Recovery
The recent High Court decision in Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd v London Trocadero (2015) LLP has sent ripples through the commercial property sector. At its core, the dispute revolved around the proper interpretation and recoverability of insurance rent under a lease—particularly, whether insurance commissions charged by the landlord’s broker could lawfully be passed on to the […]
How will the 2025 UK Immigration Changes Affect International Students?
In May 2025, the UK government announced a number of significant changes designed to reduce legal immigration through their Immigration White Paper. Among the areas targeted were study visas, which have come under increase pressure in recent times. International students should pay attention to these changes. The Labour government have continued to clamp down on […]
Can you correct a title register mistake? A recent case sheds light
What happens if you think there is an error on the title register of your property? Can you alter such a title register mistake? The answer is yes, but be aware that you will need to provide valid proof, especially if that mistake involves other’s land. What amounts to valid proof of a title registration […]
Are Homebuyers Bound by Previous Boundary Agreements? Insights from Bishop v Jaques
Owners of neighbouring properties may make boundary agreements during their ownership to define the boundaries of their properties and set down the rules and conditions of the parties’ conduct regarding or about the properties, requiring them to do something or prohibiting them from doing something, such as fence maintenance, right of way and light. A […]
Are Covert Recordings Allowed in Family Law Proceedings? FJC Issues New Guidance
The Family Justice Council (FCJ) has recently issued long-awaited guidance on the subject of covert recordings in family law proceedings. Family court cases, particularly those involving children, can often be highly emotional, and recording conversations to support your side of the story may feel like a practical way of supporting your argument. However, this can […]
Legal Remedies for Water Damage from a Residential Leak in Commercial Units
In the UK, especially in cities, it can be quite common to have a situation where a residential property is above a business. When a commercial unit suffers water damage due to a residential leak from the property above, legal responsibility can be complex, especially when both units share the same landlord. The primary legal […]
Hidden Terms and Conditions – When Can You Push Back?
In a world of online sign-ups, automated checkouts, and fast-moving transactions, it’s increasingly common for important contractual terms to be tucked away in hyperlinked documents or embedded in lengthy terms and conditions. But what happens when you’re held to a term you didn’t see or weren’t clearly told about? The Legal Test: Fair Notice and […]
UK Net Migration 2025: What the Latest Statistics Mean for You
Today the government released the latest UK net migration statistics for the year ending December 2024, and I wanted to break down what they actually mean for you and your family. As someone who’s been helping clients navigate this system for years, I can tell you these numbers tell a story that’s both encouraging and […]
New Rules Set to Protect Buy Now Pay Later Customers in the UK
The UK government has announced that it is set to introduce new rules around buy now pay later from next year. This will give the 11 million shoppers in the UK who use it stronger rights and clearer protections from next year when using companies like Klarna, Laybuy and Clearpay. Recent figures from Money Wellness […]
How to Make a Successful Human Rights Claim Under EX. 1 of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules
We frequently receive enquiries from clients who state that they have a partner with British Citizenship in the UK who they are not married to and have not lived with for at least 2 years as required under the Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. Because of this, a number of clients feel that they […]