The expression “An Englishman’s home is his castle” is only too familiar. It captures the notion that one is entitled to privacy in their home, and that the state and others should not interfere in people’s private lives. Increasingly, this
More about My home is my castle: Protection of privacy in the age of transparencyBritish National (Overseas) (“BN(O)”) immigration status was introduced on 31 January 2021 as a direct consequence of the political unrest in Hong Kong (“HK”). The BN(O) visa enables British nationals living permanently in HK or the children of British nationals
More about Squaring the circle: The bn(o) visa scheme and non-UK domicile statusThis article is designed to highlight some of the potential tax issues and risks for UK resident individuals with US connections. What do we mean by “US connections”? The following are examples of circumstances in which you will have “US
More about Traps and pitfalls when advising US/UK clientsQuarterly In Advance is published by Wedlake Bell’s Real Estate Team for our clients and contacts in the property world. Please click the image below to read the full issue. Contents ‘Cautious cash – what if my tenant is sanctioned?‘ – Gemma
More about QIA – Spring 2023As a firm we are seeing a huge increase in activity in the build to rent (“BTR“) development sector. BTR is not a ‘new kid on the block’. It has been around for a while. However, in recent times it
More about BTR boomPerplexed by property law? Our Professional Support Lawyer Gemma Cook is here to answer your most pressing questions. If a landlord has a sanctioned tenant, it cannot receive rent, enforce tenant covenants or forfeit the lease without taking further steps.
More about Cautious cash – What if my tenant is sanctioned?In May 2020, the Supreme Court (‘SC‘) handed down its judgment in the case of Duval v 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd [2020] UKSC 18. The decision raises interesting points in practice for parties that are looking to obtain or grant
More about Duval – Do we need to worry?In the recent High Court case of Dixon v The Crown Estate Commissioners [2022] EWHC 3256 (Ch), two former shareholders of a dissolved company were deemed to have an equitable interest in the dissolved company’s properties, despite the properties having
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