United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

The decision illustrates the margin of discretion afforded to lenders to include provisions to defend their legitimate interest in repayment.

This comprehensive legal update examines six critical developments in UK construction law, from the first judicial interpretation of Building Safety Act contribution claims against defective cladding suppliers to new guidance on Higher Risk Buildings compliance. The analysis explores landmark court decisions on adjudication enforcement, remediation contribution orders, and the practical implications of evolving building safety regulations for contractors, developers, and product suppliers.

The process of remediating unsafe buildings and managing the safe development and occupation of Higher Risk Buildings (“HRBs”) continues to evolve. The Building Safety Regulator (“BSR”) and the government have recently announced updates impacting several areas – the Building Safety Levy regulations, a new approach to processing Building Assessment Certificates for HRBs, and an extension to the funding available to remediate unsafe cladding.

When buying or selling a property, it can be tempting to choose the cheapest conveyancing quote available. In a competitive market, low-cost providers often advertise attractive fixed fees and promises of a quick service.

The Provision of Information (Contractual Controls) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026 (the “Regulations”) will come into force on 6 April 2027.

Following a recent government announcement, there is renewed discussion around whether providing more information at the outset of a residential transaction could reduce the number of sales that fall through.

Lizzie Egan interviews Aidan Faik, senior private banker and head of landed estates at Weatherbys Private Bank, exploring current trends in rural property finance, from residential portfolio challenges and holiday let opportunities to the complexities of trust structures and biodiversity net gain projects. The conversation examines how Basel 3.1 regulations will fundamentally reshape lending terms for estate owners, and why understanding the residential versus commercial classification of property has becom

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.

Two Court of Session decisions clarify when tenants can be held liable for extraordinary repairs under full repairing and insuring leases in Scotland. The cases establish that broad repairing obligations alone are insufficient to transfer responsibility for substantial renewals and structural damage from landlords to tenants without express contractual language.

The process of remediating unsafe buildings and managing the safe development and occupation of Higher Risk Buildings (“HRBs”) continues to evolve. The Building Safety Regulator (“BSR”) and the government have recently announced updates impacting several areas – the Building Safety Levy regulations, a new approach to processing Building Assessment Certificates for HRBs, and an extension to the funding available to remediate unsafe cladding.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has published its response to the Single Construction Regulator Prospectus consultation, confirming the direction of travel for construction sector regulation — but with implementation not expected before 2028.