The House of Lords has overturned the Court of Appeal's ruling in Scottish & Newcastle Plc v Raguz, commenting that the decision of the High Court and the Court of Appeal produced "some remarkably silly consequences".

A recent judgment has clarified that "winner takes all" no longer applies to recovery of costs in litigation. The formula to be used by trial judges in deciding the most appropriate costs order is now much more complicated.

The regulations which introduced the requirement to obtain Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates also impose obligations to inspect certain air-conditioning systems by 4 January 2009.

In the current climate, landlords need to know what steps they can take if they suspect that their tenant is, or may be about to become, insolvent.

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

In the current economic climate, it is not surprising that an increasing number of lenders are enforcing their security by exercising their power of sale either directly or by appointing a receiver.

The Department for Communities and Local Government has published a second edition of its guide to Energy Performance Certificates for the construction, sale and let of non-dwellings.

Those involved in high density city centre developments may face claims that the scheme infringes rights of light enjoyed by one or more adjoining owners.

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

Read Wragge & Co's expert analysis which demonstrates why any property agent or surveyor needs to get the drafting of their exclusive appointments right if they are to secure payment.

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

The recent case of Barclays Bank plc v Guy is an important Court of Appeal decision that includes important commentary on the provisions of the Land Registration Act 2002. Wragge & Co's legal experts analyse the decision and provde useful action points.

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

From 1 October 2008, public authorities and institutions providing public services to large numbers of people must exhibit a Display Energy Certificate in their buildings over 1,000 square metres.

The Court of Appeal has reversed an earlier court decision which refused to allow a party to rely on an exclusion clause contained in its standard terms of business. Read our expert analysis of the case.

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

Wragge & Co's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.