United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

From 31 October 2026, new national rules will fundamentally change how planning decisions are made in England – with most decisions shifting from committee to officers. Here's what commercial developers need to know

The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) Regulations 2005 have been in place since 2006 to assess hazards within residential housing.

The Upper Tribunal has awarded £3.3 million to owners of a Grade II-listed fifteenth-century property after the Environment Agency's flood defence works caused groundwater damage to the historic King's Lodging.

Following a recent government announcement, there is renewed discussion around whether providing more information at the outset of a residential transaction could reduce the number of sales that fall through.

The thrill of an auction room is hard to deny. A gavel falls, a bid wins, and within moments you are the owner of a new property, or so it feels.

Three months ago we wrote about the countdown to mandatory tax adviser registration and wondered what exactly we were counting down to. On 18 May 2026 HMRC opened its online registration portal.

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.

The right of responsible access (also known as the “right to roam”) allows everyone to access most land and inland water in Scotland for recreational and other purposes.

From 31 October 2026, new national rules will fundamentally change how planning decisions are made in England – with most decisions shifting from committee to officers. Here's what commercial developers need to know

With more people than ever participating in open water, or wild, swimming, careful thought has to be given as to any duties owed by owners or occupiers towards...