All articles by Caroline DeLaney

  • Occupy London, St Paul's
    Professional

    Despite eviction, protestors continue to occupy headlines

    09 March 2012

    What can landowners do to protect themselves from squatters? By Caroline DeLaney

  • Professional

    Early notice risk

    7 September 2001

    A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal throws some helpful light on the function of deposits in land contracts and on the hazards of parties prematurely serving notices to quit

  • Professional

    Heading for a fall

    22 June 2001

    It is not the small print to watch out for in lawyers' letters, it is the big stuff. The words in the heading at the top of the page are spelt out in large, bold, black type – but that does not necessarily make their meaning any clearer

  • Professional

    Q&A

    23 March 2001

    An agent is claiming commission from you for a property you purchased. You recall receiving an unsolicited letter from the agent but did not make contact. You used your usual agent and have already paid them commission. Are you liable? Anyone in the property industry is aware of the ...