An update on the JCT Target Cost Contract 2024
On the 25th of June 2025, JCT will launch its latest and last addition to…
June 19, 2025 By Kate Evans
BSA – Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act (BSA) was brought into force to improve safety in construction and…
December 17, 2024 By Jim Gorrod
Major change to planning laws in Cornwall coming in January
Cornwall will start charging the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) from 1st January 2019. The looming…
November 29, 2024 By Sarah-Jane Williams-Cole
What are my obligations as an IP under the Building Safety Act 2022?
As an Insolvency Practitioner (IP), it is crucial to stay informed about the latest legislative…
August 14, 2024 By Jackson Stayte
Is it easy being green…in property law?
Although not a new concept, the inclusion of sustainability and green clauses in commercial property…
August 7, 2024 By Aimee Barrable
Collateral Warranties – what are they and why do we need them?
A collateral warranty is a contract that is “collateral” to the main agreement. It will…
June 5, 2024 By Jim Gorrod
Green construction
Green construction isn’t about providing areas of flora and fauna as part of a build,…
February 26, 2024 By Jim Gorrod
The Brownfield Revolution – a way to reach net zero?
Could redeveloping brownfield land for green power help the UK hit its net zero target?…
January 23, 2024 By Peter Cooper
The Defective Premises Act – who can make a claim?
If you are the owner or leaseholder of a property which has defects rendering it…
March 7, 2023 By Jim Gorrod
The Defective Premises Act – when is a dwelling “fit for habitation”?
When is a dwelling "fit for habitation" under the Defective Premises Act 1972? The Defective…
December 15, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Case Study – the enforceability of a restrictive covenant
How enforceable is a restrictive covenant? We look at a recent case. The recent Court…
October 26, 2022 By Mike Davies
A closer look at non-pecuniary loss in construction contract disputes
Building defects can often be the source of a great deal of stress and inconvenience…
August 19, 2022 By Stephens Scown