Changing house rules

Article Abstract:

The UK's Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 gives the property leaseholder the right to exchange it for a freehold providing that its rateable value is at least 750 pounds sterling outside London, England. Case evidence shows that the method of calculating rateable value appears to differ from case to case. Freeholder purchasers should refer to past experience on similar cases to argue for a better deal in court.

Real Estate, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Purchasing via Leasing, Purchasing, Lease and rental services

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Register your interest

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning conditions for registering with HM Land Registry are discussed. Particular attention is given to registration rules with reference to freehold land, leases and voluntary registrations. Legal aspects of registration are examined.

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Farewell to feudality

Article Abstract:

An explanation of the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc (Scotland) Act 2000 is presented. Although experts suggest changes to the land tenure laws may not have ended all the difficulties linked to the old system.

Interpretation and construction, Scotland, Feudal law

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