Guest blogger Angela Gregson of Child & Child on the legal implications of the EU referendum on the property market
21 June 2016 |
English property law has remained largely untouched by European law. As such, the legal process of buying, selling and renting property in prime central London will face very little change irrespective of the outcome of the Brexit vote. An example of a change brought about by European law is the introduction of energy performance certificates (EPC) following an EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings. The requirement to have an EPC is peripheral to the legal process of buying or renting and therefore the legal process would not be shaken by the repeal of this law. Of far greater concern is the impact that a possible Brexit may have on inward investment and investor confidence in the prime central London housing market.
About the author
Angela Gregson
Partner, Child & Child
Angela joined Child & Child in March 2016 as a partner in the Dispute Resolution team. She qualified in 2003 and specialises in property disputes.
Angela has considerable experience of representing clients in both residential and commercial property litigation. Her practice covers a wide range of property disputes including rights of light, landlord and tenant disputes, rent and service charge disputes, enfranchisements claims, boundary disputes and adverse possession claims.
Angela is a qualified Solicitor-Advocate and enjoys representing clients in the High Court, County Courts and First Tier Tribunal. She also recognises the increasing importance which mediation can play in dispute resolution and has achieved a number of substantial settlements for clients at mediation.
Angela is a member of the Property Litigation Association and the Pyramus & Thisbe Club.
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