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A dispute relating to the duty of confidentiality owed by surveyors to their clients is set for a High Court retrial after a decision of the Court of Appeal.

A case centring on solicitors undertakings in land deals and the meaning of the term “good marketable title” is set to be heard in the House of Lords.

A High Court decision this week warns developers of the need to carry out full research into land drainage before securing land deals.

The final attempt to block plans for two new exhibition halls on the Newbury showground at Cheiveley, which cover 5,644 sq m, has failed.

The attempt to block development plans for Fulham FCs Craven Cottage ground is to be debated in the House of Lords.

The rights of property insurers to sidestep claims because policy-holders have not disclosed information about the property concerned is again under scrutiny in court.

The problem of undue influence in property transactions involving married couples, and the proof necessary to establish such a claim, reared its head again in the Court of Appeal yesterday.

The strict meaning of “commercial use” of land has been the focus of a High Court case, which has ended with the judge deciding that it can include housing development.

Strutt & Parker has taken out a High Court injunction against two former partners. The order bans Rupert West and Stephen King, both of whom resigned from Strutt & Parker…

The Law Society and RICS have backed the consultation bill on limited liability partnerships while calling for a number of changes.

The Appeal Court is to rule on the status of plans attached to a conveyance. Judgment was reserved last week in a case that centres on a dispute between neighbours…

Stamp Office looks at limiting special purpose vehicles . by Anita Howarth. The BPF has warned that “continued care” is needed if property companies are to limit their stamp duty…