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Commercial landlords beware - Residential Service Charg...
3 February 2026
Commercial landlords of mixed-use properties may inadvertently fall within the residential service charge regime. Residential service...
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1mins readPresenter delays - a slight relief?
30 January 2026
Some in-house counsel may be breathing a sigh of relief after Companies House announced that it is delaying its requirement for all...
2mins readSupporting executors at every stage: The difference ski...
28 January 2026
The story of Bob Maddams (who has spent three difficult years trying to administer his late brother’s estate) shows just how quickly a...
2mins readGovernment admits legal error over green belt data cent...
28 January 2026
On 23 January 2026, the government conceded in the High Court that it had made a material error in granting planning permission for a...
4mins readNot a penalty: Default interest clause upheld in Housse...
27 January 2026
The High Court has clarified how the penalty rule applies to default interest clauses in Houssein v London Credit Ltd [2025] EWHC 2749...
3mins readGround rents capped, forfeiture scrapped: The Bill rede...
27 January 2026
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill proposes to cap ground rents at £250 per year, reducing to a peppercorn after 40 years, which...
2mins readMaking it easier than ever to connect with us
23 January 2026
Introducing our new brand and website… We are excited to introduce a refreshed brand identity and a newly designed website, both created...
2mins read2025 annual insolvency statistics: the new normal?
23 January 2026
The Insolvency Service’s release published on 20 January 2026 provides a telling snapshot of the UK’s corporate distress landscape as we...
2mins readForthcoming business rates revaluation sparks new fears...
21 January 2026
We are barely out of the starting blocks in the New Year and the UK’s high streets seem to be in for another tough 12 months. For some...
6mins readReal Estate Building Blocks: Exiting a commercial lease...
21 January 2026
An overview of the various options for exiting a commercial lease and the practical considerations for both tenants and landlords. Leases...
4mins readPride in Place Strategy: regeneration or risk for high ...
20 January 2026
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...
3mins readInsolvency Act: 12-year limitation period confirmed for...
19 January 2026
Section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 enables creditors to challenge transactions at an undervalue with the purpose of putting assets...
