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Catch up on the big legal cases affecting the property markets from the UK and Europe.The Kallakis Case
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Busted flush: Kallakis found guilty of £760m fraud
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Kallakis trial: The verdict
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Jurors to deliberate as Kallakis trial draws to a close
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Allied Irish bankers are ‘greedy rats’ claims Kallakis
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Allied Irish under fire again as Kallakis takes witness stand
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Kallakis: AIB never asked about my wealth
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Allied Irish demanded £200m repayment in 24 hours from Kallakis, court hears
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Allied Irish tactics questioned at Kallakis retrial
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Kallakis retrial follows illness
Case news
Old tries something new with an advance payment
The message An advance rental payment did not require protection as a deposit under statute.
Leave premises as found, even if costs go through the roof
The message: the court is giving useful guidance to surveyors over terminal dilapidations claims.
JD Wetherspoon accepts substantial payout
The pub operator JD Wetherspoon has said today that will accept a payment of £400,000 to settle a legal claim.
Pullen initiates legal action against CBRE
Former director goes to employment tribunal as police drop investigation
Sell another day: failed buyer liable for damages after contract breach
The message: Damages for breach of a property sale contract may take account of post-breach events.
A title restored after a fraud when abroad
The message: Registered titles can be altered to restore title to victims of fraudulent transfers
SFO file defence against £200m Tchenguiz claim
Lawyers acting on behalf of the Serious Fraud Office have filed their defence against the £200m lawsuit submitted by Vincent Tchenguiz.
Information is power when it comes to tenant deposits
The message: landlords will be fined if they do not provide tenants with required information for residential deposits
Keeping a foot in the door ensures possession
The message: Allowing occupation may not constitute parting with possession.
Liability for valuations lends itself to test case
The message: Will lenders and valuers learn from their mistakes?
Judge rules in empty rates test case
The High Court has prevented a charity from installing wi-fi transmitters in properties as a way of avoiding business rates.
Chelsea factor: Land Registry error causes fight over parking space
The message: existing registered land owners cannot also acquire title to their land based on adverse possession.
Pre-action silence is not golden
The message Failure to respond or negotiate before proceedings can prove costly.
Full satisfaction or money back not guaranteed
The message The court will not allow a stalemate to arise.
Sellers not liable for defects if they make a house a home
The message: residential property owners owe limited duties to purchasers.
Cannes opener
As Robert Tchenguiz prepares to return to MIPIM, he talks to Mike Phillips about how his arrest and investigation by the SFO changed his life — and his next big deal.
Local plan knocks wind out of inspector and secretary of state
The message The national need for renewable energy does not take priority over planning considerations.
Landlord airs grievance over airspace deal to no avail
The case: The High Court has considered whether a landlord that has entered into an agreement to grant a lease can lawfully sell the property and pass the obligations on to the purchaser, in Ridgewood Properties Group vs Valero Energy (30.01.13).
Pullen bail extended to April
The City of London Police is still investigating the former CBRE director Matt Pullen, who was arrested on suspicion of rape in October 2012.
A verbal agreement can be at your disposal
The message: Property compromise agreements may be oral even if they have a disposing effect, provided they do not have a disposing purpose.
