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
Farm Rent and the Coronavirus
The advice given in this article is correct as of 31st March 2020. The situation…
February 27, 2026 By Mark Richardson
Software agreements – what are they and what do I need to know?
In the midst of a technology boom, we have seen an exceptional growth in the…
February 27, 2026 By Joey Medway
The cream of the crop!
Paul George was recently crowned Farmer of the Year at the Cornwall Farm Business Awards.…
February 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Say cheese!
A cheese maker from Cornwall has been hitting the headlines for his award-winning hand made…
February 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
The UK Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code (April 2025): A Key Framework for Marine Sector Stakeholders
The UK Government published a revised edition of the Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code in April 2025. This…
February 27, 2026 By Jess Lewis
Capital Funding Guide Update: What RPs need to know about the latest shared ownership changes
Homes England has this month (February 2026) published updates to the Capital Funding Guide (CFG).…
February 24, 2026 By Anna Foster
Court of Appeal clarifies when services can count as rent
The Court of Appeal has clarified when services can count as “rent” for the purposes…
February 24, 2026 By Nicola Hall
Preparation of Farm Business Tenancies: A Timely Reminder for Surveyors in Light of the Mazur Judgment
The recent judgment in Mazur & Anor v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has recently caused…
February 16, 2026 By Tom Jane
Are your development agreements fit for Awaab’s law?
In October 2025 the Government introduced the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations…
February 10, 2026 By Jim Gorrod
Rural Update – Autumn 2025
Following the Autumn Budget 2025, Stephens Scown, along with Carter Jonas and Francis Clark, co-hosted…
January 28, 2026 By Phil Reed
Are your privacy policies all at sea?
It has been almost six months since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 but…
January 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown