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Unpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Adriatic Land 5 Ltd v Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the latest Court of Appeal judgment on leaseholder protections under the Building Safety Act. Using Adriatic Land v Leaseholders at Hippersley Point as a case study, they unpack legal costs, retrospective service charges, and what this means for qualifying leaseholders moving forward. Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers legal training tailored to your or...2025-07-2111 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Stenner v Teignbridge District Council In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss a significant Upper Tribunal ruling in Stenner v Teignbridge District Council. Together, they unpack the law on prescriptive easements, the issue of exclusive possession, and what this case means for car parking rights, boat storage, and property law more widely. Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers legal training tailored to your organisation’s need...2025-07-1015 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Atkinson and others v BrowneIn this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent High Court decision in Atkinson and Others v Browne. The conversation unpacks key legal principles around boundary presumptions, covenant enforceability, and the ability of trustees to acquire land through adverse possession in a private estate setting.Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers legal training tailored to your organisation’s needs, delivered in...2025-07-0414 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Cotham School v Bristol City Council and othersIn this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the High Court’s long-awaited decision in Cotham School v Bristol City Council and others. They explore the legal background to village green claims, the rarely used Section 14B of the Commons Registration Act 1965, and how safeguarding concerns, statutory incompatibility, and signage all played a role in the outcome.Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bo...2025-07-0412 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* London Trocadero Limited v Picturehouse CinemasIn this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss a major decision on landlord insurance commissions in London Trocadero v Picturehouse Cinemas. Richard breaks down the case background, the High Court’s reasoning on why commissions couldn’t be charged, and the wider implications for commercial tenants and landlords alike.Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers legal training tailored to your organisation’s need...2025-06-1610 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Great Jackson Street Estates v Manchester City CouncilIn this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the Court of Appeal’s decision in Great Jackson Street Estates v Manchester City Council. They explore the key principles around discharging and modifying restrictive covenants under Section 84 of the Law of Property Act, and the wider implications this judgment has for developers working with long leases.Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers le...2025-06-1010 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* URS v BDW In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the Supreme Court’s May 2024 judgment in URS v BDW. They explore the background of the case, the Court’s key decisions on negligence and limitation periods, and the significant impact this ruling has on developers, designers, and the wider property industry post-Grenfell. Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers legal training tailored to your o...2025-05-3013 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Bishop v JacquesIn this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould. They discuss Bishop v Jacques, a recent Upper Tribunal case on boundary agreements. They explore the facts, the legal backdrop of general boundaries and adverse possession, and why the Tribunal upheld an informal agreement over a significant piece of land.Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers legal training tailored to your organisation’s needs, delivered in...2025-05-3008 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* White v AlderIn this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss White v Alder — a pivotal Court of Appeal case that clarifies whether informal boundary agreements can bind future owners. From 18th-century land deals to modern-day Chelmsford disputes, they unpack the legal history, the court’s decision, and what this means for buyers and boundary rights today.This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or professional advice. No liability is accepted by Davitt Jones Bould for any reliance placed on its...2025-05-0710 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* McGee v Long Term Reversions (Harrogate) LimitedIn this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the complex law of encroachment in leases, and whether it should be treated as a matter of estoppel or adverse possession. Using the recent McGee v Long Term Reversions case as a springboard, they explore the consequences for landlords and tenants alike, and what this could mean for future claims during the life of a lease.This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or professional advice. No liability is...2025-04-1710 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Kirkman v Bradshaw Pub Company Limited In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the law of adverse possession through the lens of the Kirkman v Bradshaw Pub Company Limited case. Together, they break down the facts, explore what constitutes factual possession and intention to possess, and reflect on why the absence of fencing didn’t defeat the claim. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or professional advice. No liability is accepted by Davitt Jones Bould for any reliance placed on its cont...2025-04-1113 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Spirit Pub Company (Managed) London V Pridewell Property LimitedIn this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the Spirit Pub Company (Managed) London V Pridewell Property Limited case and its implications for landlords seeking to redevelop under ground F of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. They break down the legal principles, discuss the court's reasoning, and consider what this decision means for future lease disputes. 2025-03-2612 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Grey (GR) v Edgewater (Stevenage) In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the latest developments in the Building Safety Act. They break down the Grey GR v Edgewater case, focusing on when it is just and equitable to require others to pay for remediation work, and examine how this ruling may shape future liability in real estate. 2025-03-1009 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* MVL Properties (2017) Limited v The Leadmill LimitedIn this Newsflash episode, Elizabeth Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss this landmark High Court ruling on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. They delve into the contentious Ground (g) argument, the significance of a landlord’s intention to occupy, and the case’s impact on tenant rights, including a discussion on human rights implications. 2025-03-1011 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Sik v Malik In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the recent High Court decision in Sik v Malik. They explore the legal complexities of forfeiture through peaceable re-entry, the grounds for relief from forfeiture, and the implications for landlords and tenants following this pivotal ruling. 2025-03-1007 minUnpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast*NEWSFLASH* Brown v RidleyIn this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Brown v Ridley on adverse possession. They explore why the case leapfrogged to the Supreme Court, the legal background on boundary disputes, and how the ruling clarifies the 10-year possession requirement under the Land Registration Act 2002. 2025-03-0311 min