Adverse Possession UK: Squatters' Rights Explained
How adverse possession works in the UK: the 10-year notify-and-object rule for registered land, the 12-year rule for unregistered land, and Scotland's different system.
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UK Property Law
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Boundary Disputes UK: General and Determined Boundaries
Why your UK title plan is only a general boundary, how to apply for a determined boundary, and how the First-tier Tribunal resolves a genuine objection.
7 min read
Building Regulations UK: Approval, Completion Certificates and Enforcement by Nation
Building regulations approval rules for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: when you need it, completion certificates, Scotland’s occupation offence, and enforcement time limits.
8 min read
Council Housing Rules UK: How Allocation and Waiting Lists Work
How council housing allocation works in the UK as of 28 September 2026: the statutory reasonable preference categories, review rights, and how Scotland, Wales and NI differ.
7 min read
Fence and Boundary Law: Who Really Owns It in the UK?
Why the 'you own the left fence' rule is a myth, how T marks and title deeds actually decide ownership, and UK fence height rules without planning permission.
8 min read
Ground Rent Law: What's In Force and What's Just Proposed
How the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 works, and why the proposed £250 cap for existing leaseholders is only a draft bill, not current law.
8 min read
High Hedges and Overhanging Trees: UK Neighbour Law Explained
High hedges, overhanging branches and Tree Preservation Orders in UK law: the 2003 Act complaint process, your self-help rights, and Scotland/NI differences.
10 min read
HMO Licence UK: Mandatory Licensing Rules, Penalties and Selective Licensing by Nation
HMO licensing rules in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: who needs a licence, the unlimited fine, England's civil penalty of up to £40,000 and rent repayment orders.
9 min read
Japanese Knotweed Law UK: Nuisance, Disclosure and Court Rulings
Japanese knotweed law in the UK: when it counts as nuisance, the Davies v Bridgend Supreme Court ruling, TA6 disclosure duties, and the offence of letting it spread.
10 min read
Leasehold Reform 2026: What's In Force and What's Still a Draft
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 explained: what's actually in force, what's delayed, and why the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill is only a draft.
11 min read
Noise Complaints and Statutory Nuisance: UK Law Explained
Noise nuisance law in the UK: statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, abatement notices, going to court yourself, and the Noise Act 1996.
8 min read
Party Wall Agreements: Notices, Rules and Awards Explained
How party wall agreements work under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996: the three notice periods, the 3m and 6m excavation rules, and how disputes are resolved.
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Planning Permission UK: When You Need It and Permitted Development Rules by Nation
Do you need planning permission? England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each run their own permitted development rules and enforcement time limits, current as of 2026.
8 min read
Right of Way UK: Easements, Prescription and Public Access
How rights of way and easements work in the UK: express and implied easements, 20-year prescriptive rights, public rights of way, and Scotland's servitudes.
12 min read
Right to Buy UK: England Rules, Discount Caps, Scotland and Wales Abolition
Right to Buy across the UK as of 28 September 2026: England eligibility and 2024 discount caps, Scotland abolished 2016, Wales abolished 2019, Northern Ireland House Sales Scheme.
10 min read
Service Charges: Your Rights Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
How service charge law works: the reasonableness test in s.19, s.20 consultation thresholds, and challenging a charge at the tribunal under s.27A.
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Shared Ownership Rules UK: Leases, Repairs and Staircasing Explained
How shared ownership works in the UK as of 28 September 2026: the leasehold structure, the 100 percent repair liability trap, the 2021 model, London and the devolved nations.
6 min read
Squatters' Rights in the UK: England, Wales and Scotland Explained
Squatting in a UK home is a crime in England and Wales (up to 6 months' prison) but not commercial premises. Scotland's rules and penalties differ. Full guide.
8 min read
Stamp Duty UK: SDLT, LBTT and LTT Rates Explained by Nation
SDLT, LBTT and LTT rates for England, Scotland and Wales as of 28 September 2026: thresholds, first time buyer relief, additional dwelling surcharges, and filing deadlines.
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UK Property & Neighbour Disputes: The Complete Guide
How UK property and neighbour law works across all four nations: party walls, boundaries, fences, leasehold and more, with every England-only rule flagged.
8 min read