Who owns the highway?
The recent query 'Who Owns Highways' from one of my developer clients has prompted me…
February 29, 2024 By Ben Wheeler
Green construction
Green construction isn’t about providing areas of flora and fauna as part of a build,…
February 26, 2024 By Jim Gorrod
The Brownfield Revolution – a way to reach net zero?
Could redeveloping brownfield land for green power help the UK hit its net zero target?…
January 23, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Stephens Scown celebrates top ranking in independent legal guide
We are thrilled to say that Stephens Scown has once again been highlighted as a…
October 4, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Get to know your legal advisor – Tim Walmsley
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
September 29, 2023 By Tim Walmsley
Farming & Divorce – valuing the farm property
When a farm is involved in divorce proceedings, there are often additional issues that need…
September 27, 2023 By Kai Whicker
Properties next to water – Riparian rights and liabilities
Having access to water can be a very valuable right, whether that is to use…
September 27, 2023 By Richard Bagwell
Solar Farms – benefits for landlords
With the reduced cost of solar panels and high performance of rental incomes, solar farms…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Enfranchisement – how residential leaseholders can buy their rental property
How can enfranchisement help you buy your residential rental property? Enfranchisement allows leaseholders to buy…
September 27, 2023 By Tim Walmsley
Shared ownership leases – Avon v Canary case
A very recent decision of the Court of Appeal (Avon v Canary Gateway (Block A)…
June 27, 2023 By Tracy Bailey
Stephens Scown Wins Big at Cornwall Law Society Awards
We are thrilled to have picked up four awards at the prestigious Cornwall Law Society…
June 22, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Is your property fit for habitation? New Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act comes into force March 2019
The new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act…
May 31, 2023 By Helen Thomas