United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

A recent court decision clarifies the binding nature of final statements under the JCT Design and Build Contract, emphasizing that employers must issue formal notices after receiving the contractor's Final Statement to preserve their right to dispute amounts. The case highlights critical timing requirements and procedural steps that both parties must follow to avoid unintended conclusivity in construction final accounts.

Manchester United's proposed 100,000-seat stadium represents one of Europe's largest sports infrastructure projects under consideration, designed as the centerpiece of a broader Old Trafford area regeneration. The critical question for investors centers on how such an ambitious asset will be financed and commercialized over the long term.

Branded residences have evolved from a niche luxury offering into one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global real estate and hospitality market. Industry experts explore the sector's rapid growth, key market trends, and the opportunities and challenges facing developers, investors and brands as demand grows for high-quality, service-led living experiences.

Where UK property is held through an offshore company, the dissolution of that company can create serious title problems. Around 100,000 properties in England and Wales are held through offshore companies.

When buying or selling a property, it can be tempting to choose the cheapest conveyancing quote available. In a competitive market, low-cost providers often advertise attractive fixed fees and promises of a quick service.

The Provision of Information (Contractual Controls) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026 (the “Regulations”) will come into force on 6 April 2027.

Property owners with buildings containing multiple flats under a single title can unlock significant financial and strategic advantages through title splitting. This legal process creates individual leasehold interests for each unit, enabling more flexible refinancing options, easier sales, and clearer management structures, though it requires careful navigation of legal requirements including the fundamental rule that you cannot grant a lease to yourself.

Lizzie Egan interviews Aidan Faik, senior private banker and head of landed estates at Weatherbys Private Bank, exploring current trends in rural property finance, from residential portfolio challenges and holiday let opportunities to the complexities of trust structures and biodiversity net gain projects. The conversation examines how Basel 3.1 regulations will fundamentally reshape lending terms for estate owners, and why understanding the residential versus commercial classification of property has becom

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...

In our previous article, Commonhold reform what draft bill tells us, we outlined the details of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. At the time it was being examined by the House of Commons' select committee which included taking evidence from stakeholders.

Property owners with buildings containing multiple flats under a single title can unlock significant financial and strategic advantages through title splitting. This legal process creates individual leasehold interests for each unit, enabling more flexible refinancing options, easier sales, and clearer management structures, though it requires careful navigation of legal requirements including the fundamental rule that you cannot grant a lease to yourself.

A recent court decision clarifies the binding nature of final statements under the JCT Design and Build Contract, emphasizing that employers must issue formal notices after receiving the contractor's Final Statement to preserve their right to dispute amounts. The case highlights critical timing requirements and procedural steps that both parties must follow to avoid unintended conclusivity in construction final accounts.