United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

The New Towns Taskforce (the "NTT") recently issued its much-anticipated independent report to government on the sites which it proposes for designation as new towns. In this briefing we explore its report and the challenges that implementation will face.

Welcome to our regular overview and analysis of recent legal developments in town and country planning law. We have refreshed the format of this newsletter...

By 2040, nearly US$100 trillion should be going towards infrastructure each year. Even if all that money can be found, the big question is whether the world will have the capacity to deliver it.

Abbey Freeman is an Associate Solicitor in our Conveyancing team and is based at our Loughborough branch.

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.

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 Government is expected to implement the changes in stages during the course of 2026. Detailed guidance from the Government is awaited, however landlords and tenants...

The New Towns Taskforce (the "NTT") recently issued its much-anticipated independent report to government on the sites which it proposes for designation as new towns. In this briefing we explore its report and the challenges that implementation will face.

If you're a corporate occupier negotiating a new lease, you might soon have more room to manoeuvre on rent than ever before.