What are fixtures? - life after the Botham decision

Article Abstract:

A High Court judgement on whether certain everyday items in a dwelling were fixtures or chattels has important implications for those buying or selling properties. In the case of mortgagee TSB Bank PLC versus mortagor Botham, the judge ruled that fitted carpets, light fittings, gas fires, curtains, towel rails, kitchen units and electrical white goods were all fixtures and therefore subject to stamp duty. Most property lawyers and private individuals have long regarded such everyday objects as chattels, which do not incur stamp duty.

Usage, Cases, Transfer taxes, Personal property, Fixtures (Law)

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Draw attention to rights

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the third-party rights which developers need to take into consideration before commencing work on a construction site. The legal aspects associated with the development of brownfield sites are discussed.

Management, Urban renewal, City planning, Urban planning, Third parties (Law), Dispute resolution (Law)

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A very common problem

Article Abstract:

The laws in England and Wales governing public access to common land are examined. The problems for solicitors of establishing rights of access to homes and the practice of land owners charging easement fees are described.

Housing, Easements, Dwellings, Right of way, Common lands

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