What is the legal definition of Agriculture?
It may seem obvious, but the legal definition of agriculture should be of great interest…
November 27, 2025 By Nigel Coveney
Property Development – Step Four – Have you got an option?
In my last article I looked at conditional contracts and observed that no developer would…
October 30, 2025 By Michael Beadel
Upfront Property Information: Progress or Pitfall?
The Government has this week set out proposals to shake up the conveyancing process, including…
October 9, 2025 By Lydia Hart
Rural expert joins leading South West law firm
With more than a quarter of a century of work in the rural sector, Edward…
September 26, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Permanent Endowment Land: A Trustee’s Guide
Property can be one of the most valuable assets for a charity, but it can…
September 10, 2025 By Lydia Hart
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Reform: What the Law Commission’s Consultation Means for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
What is the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and why does it matter? The Landlord…
August 6, 2025 By Charles Hodder
Ban on Upward Only Rent Reviews: What this Means for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
Rent review provisions in commercial leases allow the landlord to review the amount of rent…
August 5, 2025 By Ella Taylor
Buying a green field for development – pitfalls for the unwary
There are many laws protecting the natural habitat, the flora and fauna, but this article…
August 4, 2025 By Michael Beadel
What is the Council Housebuilding Support Fund?
The Government has launched the Council Housebuilding Support Fund, to support delivery of affordable housing…
July 14, 2025 By Lydia Hart
Property Development – Step Six – Rights to Servicing
My earlier articles looked at the relationship between landowner and developer and the types of…
July 11, 2025 By Michael Beadel
Get to know your legal advisor – Ella Taylor
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
July 9, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Get to know your legal advisor – Paige Prideaux
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
July 9, 2025 By Stephens Scown