Recent news from Tibbatts & Co
This excellent article by John Greenwood appeared in the Daily Telegraph on 5th February. We agree completely with its advice that homeowners take prompt action to protect their most important asset .
Party walls are in the news – again, and it is important that they remain prominent in the public eye as Continue reading
Flat owners who have absent freeholders might rejoice that they do not have to pay service charges or ground rent because there is no one to invoice these charges. Continue reading
Flat owners, who own flats controlled by large, publicly quoted companies, may find that to obtain their right to demand an extension to their lease of 90 years and have all ground rents reduced to “nil” can be a frightening, expensive and thoroughly unpleasant process. Continue reading
Held on 27 June 2011 in London
Revisions to the RICS Redbook, which details valuation standards to be adopted by all RICS registered valuers, were reviewed in detail. Continue reading
Held on 13 June 2011 in Cambridge.
Recent updates to Building Regulations and the latest advances for controlling and managing dampness affecting buildings were discussed in detail. Continue reading
At a recent workshop on party walls run by the Surrey branch of the Pyramus &Thisbe Club, some key issues were clarified for surveyors. We began by acknowledging two principles that are fundamental to our work. Firstly, that every appointed party wall surveyor is bound to act fairly and impartially. Secondly, that an appointed party wall surveyors prime responsibility is to ensure that the best interest of the party structure is maintained and supported. This might be with the agreement of those appointing him or her and equally it may not. Continue reading
This well attended conference was given an overview of landmark case Jones v Kaney by Mr Patrick Lawrence QC. For the past 400 years expert witnesses have enjoyed immunity from suit for breach of duty, whether in contract or in negligence. Continue reading
What effect does a business tenancy have on the definition of a house in regard to claims for enfranchisement under the ’67 Act? Senior partner Damien Greenish led discussion on this subject at a workshop hosted by leasehold enfranchisement experts Pemberton Greenish. Continue reading
An enlightening review of enfranchisement cases came from Mr Antony Radevesky of Falcon Chambers at the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners conference. The case of Hillmy vs HembridgeVillas[2010 1WLR2750] emphasises the importance of correct signatures on notice of claim to be served under Section 13, Continue reading
