More Features and Opinion
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OpinionOn a precipice?
Clare Harman Clark looks at some of the changes that are in the pipeline for property practitioners
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FeatureSafe spaces
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 marks a major shift in how landlords, occupiers and developers must assess and respond to terror threats. Patrick Duffy outlines the detail
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FeatureReform of rent
It is expected that the Renters’ Rights Bill will receive royal assent this summer. Alex Jeffery outlines what to expect and how the new legislation will affect your clients
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FeatureGoing digital
As the government announces plans to further digitise the conveyancing process to make it quicker, cheaper and more reliable, Lucy Trevelyan talks to property professionals about what the new system might look like and its potential impact for them and their clients
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FeatureGrand designs
Ben Garbett looks at the scope of the ambitious new Planning and Infrastructure Bill and explores what changes are likely to materialise
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FeatureAdverse possession
Danielle Spalding and Abbie Wilson discuss how recent case law is shaping the future of adverse possession as a legal remedy
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FeatureToxic town
With an ambitious new house-building plan on the agenda, Georgia Jones reviews the challenges of constructing homes on potentially contaminated land on brownfield sites
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FeatureCommonhold – what next?
The commonhold white paper proposes an overhaul of residential property ownership in England and Wales, banning the creation of new leasehold interests. Matthew Weal and Shanna Davison outline what this might look like
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FeatureBuyer beware
The recent much-publicised ‘moth case’ raises issues of disclosure during the conveyancing process. Michael Duncan looks at the facts
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FeatureSafe and sound?
The Building Safety Act 2022 has now been in force for three years. Phil Parkinson and Ola Olsen consider recent case law developments and their practical impact on building safety
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FeatureAccomodating students
Although the Renters’ Rights Bill is far-reaching, it’s unclear what the impact of the changes will be on student accommodation. The team at Osborne Clarke look at the detail
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FeatureBuilding liability orders
Building liability orders are set to become more common. The team at Hill Dickinson explore what they are, and their impact on practitioners from practice areas beyond property
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FeatureRenters’ rights – 10 things you need to know
The Renters’ Rights Bill will result in some wide-ranging changes to the residential renting regime in England and Wales. David Smith answers some frequently asked questions about what practitioners can expect
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FeatureProtecting premises from terrorist attacks
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 had royal assent in April 2025. Warren Gordon, Rosalind Morgan and Lukas Rootman look at how it will affect those responsible for relevant premises and events
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FeatureIt’s not easy being green
Meena Kamath of The Chancery Lane Project outlines how you can drive climate-conscious property transactions
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FeatureAI and the drive to digitise
In light of the government’s plans to digitise the conveyancing process, Mark Hailwood of Law Society partner Dye & Durham, outlines how artificial intelligence can assist in speeding up delays
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OpinionA year of evolution
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, looks forward and backward through real estate law
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FeatureLeasehold update
The goalposts keep moving on leasehold reform. Katie Cohen provides an update on when we can expect some changes
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FeatureCelebrating a centenary
It’s 100 years since the Law of Property Act 1925 was enacted. Thomas Anderson outlines the ongoing relevance of the act for property practitioners