Section 121 Rentcharges: Why Exclusion by Deed of Variation is Becoming the Norm
Estate Rentcharges are a common feature on housing estates, particularly where there are communal areas…
June 16, 2026 By Jessica Ford
Water abstraction licence – under consultation
The Environment Agency has announced a consultation on its proposals to change the way it…
May 26, 2026 By Tom Graham
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Prescribed Forms to be used for Assured Tenancies
Following on from Helen Thomas’ earlier update on the Renters' Rights Act 2025 Government Information…
May 14, 2026 By Nicola Hall
EV Charging Points – legal requirement in new homes
How will the government requirement for all new homes and buildings to provide EV car…
April 27, 2026 By Katie Allen
The Ban on Upward-Only Rent Reviews
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill intends to introduce a ban on upward‑only rent…
April 2, 2026 By Mike Davies
Client Story – Treveth
Set up a few years ago by Cornwall Council, Treveth was created to fulfil an urgent need, building…
March 30, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – Update
The government has produced (20 March 2026) the latest batch of information to support the…
March 23, 2026 By Helen Thomas
Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework
The long-awaited revised National Planning Policy Framework (‘NPPF’) was published on 24 July 2018, with…
February 27, 2026 By Chris Tofts
High street rental auctions – coming to a high street near you?
From December 2024 local authorities in England have the power to let vacant town centre…
January 27, 2026 By Helen Williams
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