United Kingdom: Estate Management

Court held that an insolvent company was required to provide adequate security when enforcing an adjudication decision.

In its anxiously awaited decision in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW [2025] UKSC 21, the Supreme Court considered issues arising from the ongoing challenge of remediating unsafe buildings...

It's four years since the London Plan was adopted and it's due for review next year. The new plan is expected to be adopted in 2027 with a shelf life of 23 years.

When purchasing a property, one of the key documents you'll receive is the Land Registry title plan.

Buying a home is exciting, but it can also be a long and stressful journey. Many people are surprised to learn how much happens behind the scenes before the keys are finally handed over.

Buying your first house is an exciting milestone and one of the biggest decisions you'll make in life. For many, it takes major saving and careful location research.

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.

Earlier this year, the Law Commission closed its consultation on the way business tenancies are protected under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the "Act").

As a rule, commercial lease agreements are executed for long periods - typically 5–10 years or even longer.

With amendments made over the past few years to the Competition Act's abuse of dominance and civil anti-competitive agreements provisions...