United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

On 17 April 2013, the Council entered into a project agreement with FCCB for the construction and thereafter the operation over a 30-year period of an energy-from-waste plant at Greatmoor Farm near Bicester...

Retention has long been a feature of construction contracts in the housebuilding sector, intended to provide security against non-performance...

In September 2025, the Scottish Government published its long-awaited Housing Emergency Action Plan, which sets out the steps the Scottish Government has taken...

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.

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...

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.

Although not yet in force, the new Housing (Scotland) Bill (the "Bill") cleared its final legislative hurdle at the Scottish Parliament on 30 September 2025...

Manufacturers and merchants have held their breath for years, but structural headwinds and high inflation mean the market has shifted into a new normal of lower growth

There is a significant shortage of affordable housing in the UK, with over 1.3 million people on social housing waiting lists and 165,000 children living in temporary accommodation.