Comment
A year of evolution
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, looks forward and backward through real estate law
Features
Time for action
David Robinson and Ash Daniells look at the recent requirement for law firms and individuals who deal with HMRC on client tax matters to register as tax advisers, and discuss the implications for firms
The intelligent shift
Nisha Morjaria provides key tips and advice to practitioners on implementing artificial intelligence responsibly, effectively and in line with professional obligations
Decisions, decisions…
The Court of Appeal has recently clarified issues relating to the Building Safety Act, the right to manage and service charges. Phil Parkinson and Aisling McWilliams analyse these key decisions and their impact on landlords, leaseholders and practitioners
Scope for change?
The draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill signals a major shift in the government’s approach to leasehold, but key legal and practical challenges remain. Mark Chick examines what the proposals deliver and what still stands in the way of commonhold reform
Onwards and upwards?
Bella Bodmer considers the uncertain future of upwards-only rent reviews following the enactment of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026
Cracking the code
The Electronic Communications Code remains an evolving and contentious area for practitioners. This article considers new regulations harmonising rent and compensation on telecoms tenancy renewals, and highlights recent court and tribunal decisions shaping the rights of operators and site providers
Building better in Wales
The Building Safety (Wales) Bill marks a significant departure from the English model, extending safety duties across a far broader range of residential buildings. Alex Jones explains how the bill and new regulations will affect developers, landlords and practitioners
Time to retire?
Retirement property transactions raise distinct conveyancing issues, from lease length and age restrictions, to service charges and exit fees. This article highlights the key points conveyancers should consider when advising clients
A changing landscape
Building safety, leasehold reform, rights of light, service charges, adverse possession, digital property transactions – the courts have recently delivered decisions across the full spectrum of property law. Russell Hewitson considers some of the most significant
Tenancies and unfair trading
Recent consumer protection reforms raises the question if tenants are protected from unfair commercial practices in the same way as other consumers. Stephen Cottle examines the implications for residential lettings