United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has published an update to its Remediation Acceleration Plan (RAP) which was originally published on 2 December 2024.

On 7 July, the Welsh Government laid The Building Safety (Wales) Bill (the Bill) before Senedd, together with its explanatory memorandum.

The Court of Appeal in AmTrust Specialty Ltd v Endurance Worldwide Insurance Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 755 considered whether a judge at first instance had erred in a decision...

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...

Deputies are under a duty to obtain legal advice for property related matters which is both on point and represents value for the ultimate beneficiary.

When it comes to property ownership, understanding the differences between leasehold and freehold conveyancing is crucial.

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 global commercial real estate market paints a varied picture, with certain jurisdictions and sectors recovering quicker than others from the Covid-19 pandemic and continuing geopolitical uncertainty.

On 7 July, the Welsh Government laid The Building Safety (Wales) Bill (the Bill) before Senedd, together with its explanatory memorandum.

On 8 July 2025, the government launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed reforms to consents, land rights and access processes for building and maintaining electricity...