Jess Harrold
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Diary: Wanna buy a hill?
A hill of one’s own, Who’s up for a great escape, rude awakenings and a magic podcast
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Law Commission seeks land registration overhaul
The Law Commission has announced proposals to reform land registration to stem the rise of property fraud and bring the system in line with the modern world.
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Court of Appeal rules in lease premium dispute
The Crown Estate Commissioners have fended off an appeal by a lessee of two blocks on the Victoria Embankment, SW1, over how to split the premium to be paid by…
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Law Commission seeks ‘better deal’ for leaseholders
The Law Commission has outlined proposals to offer a “better deal” for leaseholders and simplify the current highly complex enfranchisement regime.
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Diary: Skyscraping the barrel
As promised, Diary has seen the blockbuster Skyscraper – so you don’t have to! We had hoped in advance that the Dwayne Johnson-starring disaster film would be the real estate…
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Court rejects £2m profit share claim over Dsquared2 Mayfair store
The High Court has ended a developer’s hopes of securing a £2m profit share payment under a development management agreement (DMA) for a Mayfair building that houses the London flagship…
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Diary: They think it’s all over…
We round up the latest in property-related football connections as the World Cup reaches its climax. Plus: get yourself your own piece of Love Island.
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Prime reel estate: the 10 best properties in film
As Dwayne Johnson’s blockbuster Skyscraper hits cinemas, Jess Harrold counts down his favourite real estate assets from the movies — and the (fictional) investment opportunities they represent
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Ex-footballers’ claim against banks dismissed by court
Four former professional footballers – including BBC World Cup pundits Danny Murphy and Robbie Savage – have lost a court battle with Coutts & Co and the Royal Bank of…
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Diary: Doggy paddle at the JLL Property Triathlon
Every year around about this time thousands descend on Dorney Lake near Windsor. Ordinarily it is for the annual JLL Property Triathlon, but this year Diary felt like it had…
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Court rules landowners can seek Japanese knotweed damages
The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that landowners can claim damages in cases where the pernicious weed known as Japanese knotweed encroaches on their property, potentially harming its…
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Diary: Love a duck
Visitors to Hogan Lovells’ London offices can look forward to meeting a new member of the team, who is making a big splash.