United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

As mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) extends to nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) from 2 November, what challenges and opportunities does this present...

The UK Government's draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill faces parliamentary scrutiny, with the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee proposing significant improvements...

For many horse owners, managing their own yard is a long-held ambition. Equestrian property, however, combines the complexity of a residential purchase with rural land law, planning regulation, specialist finance...

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.

Buying your first home is exciting but it can also feel frustrating when things move more slowly than expected.

Selling a property following the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. At Anthony Gold Solicitors, we regularly assist families, executors and administrators with the legal process of selling...

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.

Yesterday, a House of Commons select committee published its verdict on the Government's draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill — the long-awaited legislation which promises to overhaul...

A recent Upper Tribunal decision clarifies whether income from guest suite bookings in retirement developments should be credited to service charges when management transfers to a right to manage company. The case examines lease construction principles and the treatment of facility usage fees in residential blocks.

A Court of Appeal case examines whether financial services regulations or property law principles take precedence when a sale and rent back agreement violates the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The dispute centered on whether innocent parties could recover property transferred to third parties after the original transaction breached regulatory requirements.