More Features and Opinion
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OpinionA year of evolution
Clare Harrman 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
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FeatureEnergy building
Warren Gordon considers the consultation on changes to the performance of buildings regime
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FeaturePut to use
Jack Lightburn outlines what use clauses in commercial leases are, and their importance to both landlords and tenants
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FeatureLevel of risk
David Kempster outlines how to use data modelling to mitigate risks in property transactions
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FeatureSecurity of tenure
Jennie Graham looks at possible changes to the regime that governs security of tenure for business tenants in England and Wales
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FeatureDown the high street
Warren Gordon outlines the government’s proposals for mandatory high street rental auctions in England
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FeatureTaking charge
The large number of disputes going through the courts in the last few years has led to an evolution in the law on service charges. Ben Willis and Lucy Redman highlight key changes and look ahead to likely further developments
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FeatureFarming matters
The introduction of taxes on agricultural land has been much in the news recently. Julie Butler outlines the changes and considers tax planning in light of the new proposals
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FeatureManaging rights
Phil Parkinson and Talia O’Grady examine some of the issues arising in right-to-manage claims
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FeatureRegistration gap
Mike Harlow shares valuable insights on how HM Land Registry is improving its speed of service and responding to challenges currently facing the property industry
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FeatureDrafting green leases
Michael Poulsom considers what constitutes a ‘green lease’ and outlines some of the complexities in drafting them
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FeatureCompulsory purchase powers – key changes
Shruti Trivedi outlines the proposed changes to the rules around compulsory purchase
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Opinion’Tis the season
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, wonders what Santa is likely to bring for property practitioners in 2025
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FeatureHigh energy
Part of the new government’s rental reforms include a commitment to increase energy efficiency in private rental accommodation. Richard Pulford outlines the proposals
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FeatureBeast of burden
Is the regulatory burden for solicitors increasing or does it just seem that way? Duncan Finlyson considers recent developments
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FeaturePlan of action
Changes to planning law are on the agenda. Robert Garden, David Hardy and Roisin Laycock consider the legal and policy proposals and their impact on the planning regime
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FeatureRental interest
The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces the biggest changes in landlord and tenant law since the 1980s. Anna Bennett considers the proposals