United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

In a significant High Court decision, Mr Justice David Nolan has granted an order discharging a restrictive covenant which had prohibited the development of residential lands in Co Limerick...

The Government has conceded a judicial review challenge to its previous decision to grant planning permission for a hyperscale data centre at Iver, Buckinghamshire, with the High Court likely to quash the permission by consent.

Dame Judith Hackitt's Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy highlighted that regulatory oversight was inadequate and enforcement powers were "often not pursued"...

In a significant High Court decision, Mr Justice David Nolan has granted an order discharging a restrictive covenant which had prohibited the development of residential lands in Co Limerick...

If you own a leasehold property, understanding how lease extensions work is essential, especially as your lease term starts to fall. A decreasing lease can affect your property’s value, mortgage options and future saleability...

Draft regulations introduce a new public register of contractual control rights over land in England and Wales, imposing major new disclosure duties on developers - making early preparation essential.

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 Retail Prices Index (RPI) has long been a fixture in UK property transactions, particularly in commercial leases. It has recently hit the headlines for also being used in calculating interest rates...

For many property owners and investors in the US, transferring residential real estate into a trust or legal entity is a strategy used for privacy, asset protection, estate planning, or investment purposes.

Institutional and private capital are turning to single-family housing as a scalable route into UK residential investment. This note examines the drivers behind the sector's growing momentum and the considerations for investors entering the market.