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Tile for The new RICS Service Charge Standard: what it is and changes for 2026
February 12, 2026

The new RICS Service Charge Standard: what it is and ch...

On 31 December 2025 the updated RICS professional standard, Service charges in commercial property, second edition (the Standard), came...
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Tile for Commercial landlords beware - Residential Service Charge Protections apply to mixed-use leases
February 3, 2026

Commercial landlords beware - Residential Service Charg...

Commercial landlords of mixed-use properties may inadvertently fall within the residential service charge regime. Residential service...
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Tile for Government admits legal error over green belt data centre – Implications for the commercial property sector
January 28, 2026

Government admits legal error over green belt data cent...

On 23 January 2026, the government conceded in the High Court that it had made a material error in granting planning permission for a...
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Tile for Ground rents capped, forfeiture scrapped: The Bill redefining residential freeholds
January 27, 2026

Ground rents capped, forfeiture scrapped: The Bill rede...

The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill proposes to cap ground rents at £250 per year, reducing to a peppercorn after 40 years, which...
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Tile for Real Estate Building Blocks: Exiting a commercial lease - what you need to know and understanding your options for a smooth exit
January 21, 2026

Real Estate Building Blocks: Exiting a commercial lease...

An overview of the various options for exiting a commercial lease and the practical considerations for both tenants and landlords. Leases...
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Tile for Pride in Place Strategy: regeneration or risk for high street property investors?
January 20, 2026

Pride in Place Strategy: regeneration or risk for high ...

A closer look at the government’s Pride in Place Strategy and what it means for high street property owners. With new proposals aimed at...
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Tile for Could greater regulation open the door to investor takeover of UK housing?
January 9, 2026

Could greater regulation open the door to investor take...

The US is moving to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes in response to fears that corporate ownership is...
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Tile for Business rates revaluation and statutory compensation: Timing is everything
January 9, 2026

Business rates revaluation and statutory compensation: ...

The upcoming business rates revaluation on 1 April 2026 could affect the amount of statutory compensation landlords must pay to business...
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Tile for Section 234 IA86: No shortcut to vacant possession - Maher v Investalet Ltd (2025)
December 18, 2025

Section 234 IA86: No shortcut to vacant possession - Ma...

Can section 234 of the Insolvency Act 1986 serve as a fast-track route for administrators to secure vacant possession of property from...
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Tile for Property litigation 2025: A year in review – key trends shaping 2026. Part 3: Development
December 15, 2025

Property litigation 2025: A year in review – key tren...

For developers, 2025 delivered a series of influential decisions and policy commitments that will shape future schemes. From landmark...
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Tile for Property litigation 2025: A year in review – key trends shaping 2026. Part 2: Residential property
December 10, 2025

Property litigation 2025: A year in review – key tren...

If 2025 was a turbulent year for commercial property (catch Part 1 of our series), the residential sector experienced nothing short of a...
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Tile for Property litigation 2025: A year in review – key trends shaping 2026. Part 1: Commercial property
December 9, 2025

Property litigation 2025: A year in review – key tren...

2025 marked a year of accelerated legislative reform, landmark decisions and shifting risk in both commercial and residential property...
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