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In what circumstances may an owner or occupier of land be liable for accidental injuries caused to persons on (or near to) his land?.

The firm I work for frequently handles thatched properties and I am conscious of my limited knowledge of types, life cycles and costs.

Could you please explain how index numbers are constructed and indicate any difficulties that might relate to their interpretation. What is an index number?.

Please explain what conditions have to be fulfilled by a leaseholder to enable him to take advantage of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (as amended).

Res gestae evidence. A phrase which defies meaningful translation but which (as a concept) comprises evidence of all facts so closely bound up with the facts in issue that it…

Norman Bowie. Life is not meant to be easy — Malcolm Fraser when Prime Minister of the Lucky Country. It has never been easy, except with the benefit of hindsight,…

Please explain the various types of evidence which are admissible in an English court of law. The following is a list of relevant terminology — discussed in logical order rather…

Chris Wood. Essentially, foreign investment in property by the UK institutions means American investment. Since the lifting of exchange controls in 1979, UK pension funds and insurance companies have built…

In a recent “Mainly for Students” feature you referred to the “real value” approach. Could you please explain what this is all about?.

Norman Bowie. “Look after the income and the capital will look after itself.” “I don’t know the seven wonders of the world but I do know the eighth — compound…

Would you please explain how planning control is enforced and what amendments have been made to the powers of enforcement by modern legislation.

As far as the trading community is concerned, the settlement of disputes or contractual claims has traditionally been effected through the courts.