Comment
A year of evolution
Clare Harrman Clark, the Property Section chair, looks forward and backward through real estate law
Features
Leasehold update
The goalposts keep moving on leasehold reform. Katie Cohen provides an update on when we can expect some changes
Celebrating 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
Energy building
Warren Gordon considers the consultation on changes to the performance of buildings regime
Put to use
Jack Lightburn outlines what use clauses in commercial leases are, and their importance to both landlords and tenants
Level of risk
David Kempster outlines how to use data modelling to mitigate risks in property transactions
Security of tenure
Jennie Graham looks at possible changes to the regime that governs security of tenure for business tenants in England and Wales
Down the high street
Warren Gordon outlines the government’s proposals for mandatory high street rental auctions in England
Taking 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
Farming 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
Managing rights
Phil Parkinson and Talia O’Grady examine some of the issues arising in right-to-manage claims
Drafting green leases
Michael Poulsom considers what constitutes a ‘green lease’ and outlines some of the complexities in drafting them
Registration 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