Real Estate Law and Construction Law

A House of Commons Committee Report "Government's vision for farming" published on Friday calls for an extended timetable to implement the changes to Agricultural Property Relief...

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Battram to Partner in our Residential Property department.

As inheritance tax rule changes in April 2025 drive business owners to sell or restructure, buyers must navigate compressed timelines carefully. Key risks include insufficient due diligence, inadequate legal protections, valuation missteps, integration challenges, and tax/regulatory oversights. A methodical approach to these areas ensures the buyer maximizes value and mitigates risks in a dynamic market.

When disputes arise in the context of a construction project (which they commonly do) and the principal seeks recourse for damage and delays, a complex interplay can arise between claims between principal and contractor, and claims with insurers.

So far, 2025 has been a transformative year in the building safety regime in both England and Scotland and there are no signs of it slowing down as we enter the final quarter of the year.

The UK's data centre market is entering a period of rapid expansion, set to grow from $10.7 billion in 2024 to $22.7 billion by 2030. This is being driven by the computational demands of artificial intelligence...

Despite politics, ESG remains a strategic imperative for businesses with long-term ambitions. The risk of stranded assets is just one issue that underscores...

The Building Safety Levy (the Levy), described by Government as a tax on new residential buildings, will come into effect in England on 1 October 2026.

Space agriculture (or as you may know it, space-based AgTech, astroagriculture, exo-agriculture, off-earth farming or extraterrestrial food systems) refers to agricultural technologies and systems developed or tested in space.

Stamp Duty has recently hit the headlines, with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner underpaying the tax on her recent property purchase, highlighting just how important it is to get the correct advice when buying property.

You'd think working in conveyancing would make moving house a breeze.

The Law Commission has launched a consultation on reforming chancel repair liability (CRL) – a historic, legal obligation that can leave residential or commercial property owners...