United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

The RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code has been updated to incorporate provisions from the Building Safety Act, introducing new requirements for landlords and managing agents of residential buildings.

A recent decision of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) provides important guidance on the intersection of the new building safety regulatory regime and the Court's case management powers in high-value...

In Kalinga Holdings Ltd v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 368 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal refused to relieve a property company from significant Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) liabilities, holding that it had not taken “reasonable care"...

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...

If you are buying a property with the help of a mortgage, you may hear your estate agent, broker or solicitor talk about whether a firm is “on the lender’s panel”.

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.

UK fire and rehire reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 could unexpectedly impact outsourcing arrangements where service providers don't take on customer employees.

Private UK real estate investment trusts have surged in popularity since 2022 legislative changes, offering private equity real estate managers a tax-efficient vehicle for UK property investments.

England's private rental sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades with the Renters' Rights Act abolishing Section 21 "no-fault" evictions. Duncan Lewis housing experts break down...