A Right To A View? What the Tate Modern judgement tells us about privacy and glass walls
Sarah Reynolds takes a closer look at the recent High Court decision involving the Tate Modern and residents of Native Land's neighbouring NEO Bankside scheme, which should be of comfort to developers, but perhaps not to those living in glass-walled urban apartments...

Sarah specialises in all aspects of residential property work both in and out of London. Sarah attended Cape Cornwall School and then obtained a law degree at King's College, London. She completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in London. Following University, Sarah worked for a small firm in Fulham for two years and then joined Goodman Derrick LLP in 2007 as a paralegal in the Property Department (specialising in residential property), before commencing her formal training contract in September 2008. Sarah qualified in September 2010 and joined the Property department.
Back to the drawing board: What to do if your architect serves up flawed designs?
What are your rights if an architect makes a mistake, leading to an expensive problem? Michael Young runs through the options available to developers placed in a tricky position...
Make Good Not War: Snagging and the law
It may be customary for a contractor to return to a completed project and rectify defects at no cost to the client, but the common law has to date provided little protection if this doesn't happen, writes…
By Kieran Fano
Behind the Schemes: The five faces of Northacre’s No.1 Palace Street
An inside look at the luxury transformation of a remarkable island site overlooking Buckingham Palace Gardens, featuring four retained period facades alongside a new contemporary frontage designed by Squire…
By PrimeResi
Companies in this article
Goodman DerrickMost read
Strutt & Parker strengthens super-prime lettings team
Long-established estate agency brings in lettings specialist Minnie Stainrod from UK Sotheby’s International Realty as part of new growth phase.
International buyer snaps up £24mn trophy apartment in Kensington
Agency tucks away 'outstanding' 5,500 sq ft unit overlooking Kensington Palace Gardens, bucking the wider slowdown in London’s super-prime market.
‘It feels as though we have just signed Ronaldo’: Brokerage recruits ex-Chestertons director Riveros
Seasoned West End operator joins Mayfair-based Harris Le Beau.
Interview: New UK Sotheby’s International Realty MD Alex Isidro on what’s next for the luxury brokerage
PrimeResi quizzes the high-profile real estate agency's recently-appointed boss about bumper sales figures, brand-building, and why this business is 'all about people, not property'.
£22mn penthouse sold in £50mn deal spree at top-end Kensington scheme
Lodha confirms launch date for next sales phase at Holland Park Gate following another run of big-ticket transactions.
Prime property market sentiment drops to a five-year low
Savills blames 'unprecedented' speculation around possible tax hikes in November, as top-end property prices fall across the board.
By PrimeResi
Deal sealed on near-£23mn super-home in St George’s Hill
Buyer picks up 'ambassadorial' Julian Bicknell-designed mansion on the exclusive private estate in Surrey.
Buyers hunt for value in London’s most exclusive postcodes
Demand is being drawn back to the centre of the capital, reports Knight Frank, as new analysis shows how just how far premiums have shrunk over the last decade.
Nest Seekers International lands in London’s West End
Global real estate brokerage launches new flagship base on Pall Mall, describing London as an 'essential market' for its clients.
Paperwork, penalties & PRS pain: What can we expect from Westminster’s new selective licensing regime?
As applications open, lawyers Emma Chadwick & Stephen Burke run through the background, practicalities & implications of the borough's latest policy - and what landlords & agents need to be actioning now.
LATEST ARTICLES
Seven key themes in the global branded residences sector
From standalone towers to wellness-led living, these are the big trends shaping luxury branded residences worldwide.
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
PrimeResi's regular stock check, powered by LonRes.
Luxury developer Amara Property adds Sales & Acquisitions Director
Warren Leader has joined Rutu Buddhdev's team.
By PrimeResi
Watch: Elle Residences launches in Dubai
Lavish event marks the official unveiling of fashion brand's second residential outing.
By PrimeResi
Influential committee calls for ‘major reform of the whole property tax system’
'The case for major reform of the whole property tax system – from Stamp Duty Land Tax to Inheritance Tax to Council Tax and VAT – is almost unarguable,' says Sir Vince Cable.
By PrimeResi