United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

The High Court (TCC) recently handed down a notable decision in Pharos Offshore Group Ltd v Keynvor Morlift Ltd [2025] EWHC 1764 (TCC)...

In late 2022 I had the pleasure of working with both the CLC and the NEC to produce the NEC and CLC Guidance Note for dealing with retentions in NEC3 and NEC4 construction contracts.

Retention is a long-established form of performance security and feature of UK construction contracts, whereby the client (or upstream contractor) will withhold a certain percentage of the contract...

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...

Deputies are under a duty to obtain legal advice for property related matters which is both on point and represents value for the ultimate beneficiary.

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.

James Vernor-Miles, head of our Residential Property department, offers a practical perspective on the challenges of relocating from London to the countryside.

I am a Senior Associate in the real estate team at Browne Jacobson, having joined the firm in 2017. Over the past few years, I've developed a focus on advising...

Whilst not every senior living facility may have the drama that features in The Thursday Murder Club, there is no doubt that there is a growing demand for later living homes in the UK due to the country's ageing population.