United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

With hotel conversions up 26% year-on-year, planning has become a critical factor in UK hotel development. Philip Baker, Partner and Co-lead of Hotels and Vicky Fowler, Head of Planning, unpack the legal challenges and opportunities driving this trend.

For all forms of dispute resolution, it is a case of "adapt or die". Conventional domestic construction arbitration in the United Kingdom has all but vanished, with most construction disputes now resolved in adjudication.

Providence applied for summary enforcement of an adjudication decision dated 30 April 2025. Hexagon did not oppose that application but sought a stay of the judgment...

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.

It is anticipated that the UK government will allow a transition period of at least several months before the new regime commences, albeit clarity is awaited on this aspect. Landlords should assess what steps they need to take, both for existing and new tenancies...

The Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. The new Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA) has been hailed by Government as "historic" and undoubtedly...

Our round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders.