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Innovative online campaign launched to answer planning queries

Leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP is to launch an innovative online campaign by taking to social media network Twitter in order to answer questions on planning law. As part of the firm’s Planning Week (#planningweek), lawyers from …

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Stephens Scown’s commercial property team on the up!

Leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, continues to boost its expertise within the commercial property sector, with the on-going expansion of the team. There have been eight new recruits within the last year, including the retention of four …

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British family take case to European Court of Human Rights

After months of preparation, since the case was first announced, a British family from Albox have today formally taken Spain to the European Court of European Rights in Strasbourg on the basis that Spain, and in this specific case, the …

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Private rental sector continues to evolve

With the National Landlords Association (NLA) “welcoming the significant increase in funding for Build to Rent” following the 2013 Budget, it would appear that the private rental sector is continuing to evolve.  The NLA have provided research evidencing void periods …

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Adverse Possession Explained

Adverse possession is the title provided when one person acquires land belonging to another.  So what is required to provide evidence of a claim for adverse possession? There are four basic elements to take into consideration; factual possession, an intention …

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Registration of your Property

For many people once you have purchased your home you will not need to reconsider the ownership of your property until you move, or a circumstance arises in which you wish to obtain finance.  It is however worth questioning whether …

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Stephens Scown rural team strengthened by appointment of Kate Theophilus

Leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP has recently secured a top lawyer to boost its agricultural and rural team across the South West. Kate Theophilus, appointed as partner with Stephens Scown, was formerly a partner at Coodes Solicitors, …

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Farm diversification – Introducing a caravan site can be a lucrative diversification option for farm businesses.

Kirstie Apps, a holiday parks expert with Stephens Scown, explains more. Many farms take advantage of permitted development rights for tents. Taking this one step further, and on a successful application for planning permission, it may be possible to sell …

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Relaxation of planning laws could bring rewards for Westcountry developers

A raft of proposals to overhaul the planning laws could be good news for developers in Devon and Cornwall. Yesterday the Government announced a range of proposals to relax planning laws, including rules on shops and offices being extended and …

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Summary of planning announcements

There have been a number of announcements from the UK Government today (Thursday, 6 September 2012) on proposed changes to planning laws. This is a fast-changing area, with the Government keen to make changes quickly to encourage economic growth. Today’s …

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