Category: Property

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The Risks Of Property Fraud And What You Can Do To Protect Yourself

Buying a home is a huge achievement, but imagine the horror of discovering someone has stolen the legal title to your dream house through fraud. Property fraud is a growing concern in the UK, and unfortunately, the consequences for victims can be devastating. But fear not, there are steps you can take to safeguard your […]

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Navigating Property Law with Clarity and Confidence

At Hedges, we understand the inherent stress that can accompany property matters. Unfamiliar legal jargon, complex procedures, and a perceived lack of control can leave you feeling overwhelmed.
That’s why we prioritise clear and consistent communication throughout your legal journey, ensuring you feel informed, heard, and empowered.

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How we make your move faster and smoother

Moving house can be a stressful experience. There are lots of different people involved and much of the process is out of your hands but finding the right professionals can make all the difference to ensure it is as efficient and hassle-free as possible.

We understand the importance of speed and transparency, that’s why our conveyancing service is consistently found to be superior to other local firms.

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We’re making a difference with every house move you make

When you ask anyone in our property team what they love about their job, they will invariably tell you it’s that they love to help people move into their dream home. Having a place that you can call home should be the reality for everyone. That’s why Homeless Oxfordshire is our charity of the year […]

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Legal battle puts dream home at risk

A change of use of land can impact upon the use and extent of easements. In this case reported in the national press, a homeowner claimed her enjoyment of horse riding would be adversely affected by more traffic using her driveway to access new homes being built on neighbouring land.  The neighbouring landowner objected to […]

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Court of Appeal ruling on Japanese Knotweed

A recent landmark ruling from the Court of Appeal could pave the way for waves of compensation to homeowners who are the victims of Japanese Knotweed. In this reported case, a homeowner successfully sued his local council after the invasive plant spread onto his land from a disused railway line. This is a significant result, […]

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To buy or not to buy – that is the question!

In the case of Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Ltd and another v Williams and others [2023], the Supreme Court has held that landlords of leasehold properties have the statutory right to unilaterally reallocate and reapportion charges where they are permitted to do so under the property lease and where reasonable. This reverses the decisions […]

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Here’s looking at you!

The Supreme Court has ruled that the viewing gallery at the London Tate Modern is a nuisance to neighbouring luxury apartments. At first glance, it may seem odd that individuals who purchased properties with glass walls next to the London landmark were pursuing a claim for nuisance.  But the highest court in the land considered […]

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My right, or yours?

Issac Newton once said “we build too many walls, and not enough bridges”.  But he didn’t comment on the legal ramifications when we build those walls (or, in this case, 6 foot fences). In this case, a couple have been faced with their neighbour erecting a 6 foot high fence, which they say has block […]

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