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The Court of Appeal Cracks Down on Box Shifting: City of London v 48th Street Holdings

2026-09-1514:10

In this newsflash episode hosts Richard and Lizzie discuss the business of tax dodging, something called box shifting which is people moving boxes around empty buildings to avoid paying business rates. Richard Snape examines the Court of Appeal decision in City of London Corporation v 48th Street Holdings Ltd and Principled Offsite Logistics Ltd. The case involves the controversial practice known as "box shifting", where temporary occupation of an empty property has been used to trigger a new...

It's Mine, Just Not on Paper Yet: Bennetts Courtyard Limited V Bennetts Courtyard Airspace

2026-09-0810:20

Who do you serve notice on when ownership has changed but Land Registry records haven't caught up? In this episode of Unpacking the Case, we explore the High Court's decision in Bennetts Courtyard Limited v Bennetts Courtyard Airspace Limited [2026] EWHC 1119 (Ch). The case involved a valuable airspace worth around £1.5 million, and an important problem known as the registration gap. This is a common issue as transfers of whole can take around 16-19 weeks for the Land Registry to process. A t...

Community Rights, Council Land and ACVs: Q&A Episode

2026-08-2815:58

Can a community stop a local pub being sold? Will councils face new restrictions when disposing of land? What are the proposed changes to Assets of Community Value (ACVs)? In this Q&A episode of Unpacking the Case, we answer your questions surrounding Assets of Community Value and the disposal of local authority land. Hosts Richard and Lizzie discuss ACVs and what community groups should be watching for as further legislation and guidance develops. Richard also explores the issues that ar...

The Dog-Proof Fence That Ended Up in the Court of Appeal: Todd v Marsh

2026-08-2511:58

Where exactly is the boundary between neighbouring properties, and can an informal agreement between neighbours settle the issue? In this episode of Unpacking the Case, we explore Todd v Marsh [2026] EWHC 1701 (Ch), a decision that attracted national attention and provides valuable insight into how boundary disputes are approached by the courts. The case centres around a dog and deer proof fence that was moved by the neighbours. In reaching its decision, the Court considered a range of ...

When Land Meets the Sea: The Boats that Claimed the Thames

2026-08-1913:00

Moorings, the Thames and Adverse Possession. Can a boat help you acquire land? What rights come with a mooring on the River Thames? How does adverse possession affect riverside property owners? In this episode of When Land Meets the Sea, Richard Snape and Elizabeth Collin explore mooring rights and adverse possession along one of Britain's most famous waterways: the River Thames. Richard discusses how long-term occupation of land adjoining the river can give rise to adverse possession claims,...

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Unpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast