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The price a property fetches at auction is often seen as the most reliable measure of its market value. However, as an Upper Tribunal (UT) ruling in a leasehold enfranchisement case showed, that is not by any means always the case. Continue reading →
Fraudulent property transactions have become more prevalent in recent years, with identity fraud emerging as an increasingly attractive option for criminals. If you have been a victim of conveyancing fraud this can lead to a devastating and potentially financially ruinous outcome; and it is essential that you obtain help from an experienced legal team who can offer guidance and help you to seek redress. Continue reading →
Robert Johnson, Partner and Head of Professional Negligence at Healys LLP, successfully represented a claimant win a professional negligence claim against a firm of solicitors. Continue reading →
No one would be surprised to hear that late filing of a tax return is likely to result in a financial penalty – but what if a return is submitted too early? In addressing that novel issue, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) identified flaws in guidance issued to taxpayers by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Continue reading →
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) is a Government led initiative, which provides employees with the opportunity to obtain ownership of the business and gives business owners the opportunity to sell their shares to an employee-owned trust free from capital gains tax. Continue reading →
Boundaries between properties are usually marked by a line on a small-scale Land Registry plan but they may be invisible on the ground. Precisely that difficulty was the root cause of a bitter dispute between owners of two riverside homes. Continue reading →
In a recent interview with Latest TV, Healys Head of Professional Negligence Robert Johnson discusses what potential claimants need to know when considering bringing a claim against a professional. Continue reading →
Vindictive bloggers who hide behind a cloak of anonymity may feel that they can use the internet to subject innocent people to abuse with complete impunity. However, in coming to the aid of an academic falsely accused of being a sexual predator, the High Court emphatically showed how very wrong they are. Continue reading →
No matter how strongly you may feel, you should pause for thought before venting your spleen on social media. As a High Court ruling showed, expressions of regret after the mouse has been clicked may not be enough to save you from the crushing legal consequences of descending into libel or harassment. Continue reading →
When money passes from one member of a family to another, questions can all too easily arise as to whether it is a loan or a gift. Proper legal documentation is by far the best means of avoiding such ambiguity but, as a Court of Appeal ruling showed, even that does not always succeed in defusing disputes. Continue reading →
