All articles by Mathew Ditchburn
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ProfessionalShould all boundary disputes be settled by surveyors?
Believe it or not, lawyers do not love boundary disputes.
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ProfessionalLessons from the courts: the key 2017 legal cases in property
The year has seen many important real estate cases reach the courts
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ProfessionalLessons from the courts: the key 2016 legal cases in property
It has been another significant year for real estate court cases - Mathew Ditchburn surveys the highlights of the year’s most important decisions.
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ProfessionalLaw on rent payment during administration needs a fair hearing
When a tenant becomes insolvent but carries on using property leased to it, should it pay the rent?
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ProfessionalLandlords and tenants feel full force of Dilapidations Protocol
Survey assesses impact of legally enforceable code, one year on. By Mathew Ditchburn
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ProfessionalProperty investments are increasingly falling into LPA receivership – what can investors expect?
More and more property investments are falling into LPA receiverships. If you are an investor and the worst happens, what can you expect?
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ProfessionalShooting rights
Question: I own some agricultural land with development potential as a wind farm. One of my neighbours has asked for shooting rights over the land. Would this be a problem?
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Mediation not confrontation
The government wants property disputes to stay out of the courts in favour of mediation. Our contributors explain alternative dispute resolution
