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On 4 September 2024, the Grenfell Inquiry published its Phase 2 report. The salient findings can be broadly condensed into (1) issues of systematic dishonesty, (2) deliberate and sustained strategies to manipulate...

The Court of Appeal has upheld the Lands Tribunal decision that increased the value of most residential investment portfolios.

In real estate finance transactions, a borrower will usually be required to grant a charge over their bank accounts to the lender.

Memery Crystal's Banking and Finance team facilitated a £7.9 million loan for GRE Finance, secured against sixteen new houses in Slough, supporting affordable housing solutions through a partnership with Exec Homes for Local Authority tenants.

Ever wanted to live on a boat? – The community led housing (CLH) movement continues to grow, and we look at ways in which CLH might take to the water.

The new Code of Practice for Commercial Leases in England and Wales 2007 was released today. This code has been drawn up by the RICS and other representatives of landlords, tenants and the Government.

The law on environmental requirements for commercial property is changing. This bulletin tells you what you need to know.

It's now less than one year to go until the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, commonly known as the MEES Regulations (minimum energy efficiency standards) come into effect. It's now less than one year to go until the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, commonly known as the MEES Regulations (minimum energy efficiency standards) come into effect. It

Thinking about simplifying your group structure? We look at how best to restructure for tax purposes

Where an agreement contains not only building obligations but also an option allowing one party to acquire a leasehold interest in the property once the development has been completed does the statutory adjudication procedure apply?

In the last 20 years the amount of people living in the private rented sector has more than doubled. This has created a demand for good quality rented accommodation and the introduction of Build to...

The recent case of Baroque Investments Limited v Richard Heis, Samantha Rae Bewick (as Joint Liquidators of Teathers Limited) has highlighted a little-known risk for a landlord of accepting a surrender during the course of a lease.

The housing market activity in January was approximately 13% higher than the same period last year. This builds on the momentum from late 2024...

Local authorities are now designating certain districts as selective licensing areas, thereby requiring private residential landlords to obtain a licence permitting them to rent out their properties in the designated area.

The residential property management sector in the UK stands at a pivotal juncture as the government moves toward implementing independent statutory regulation of property agents. While managing agents have long operated without formal oversight despite handling substantial service charge accounts and complex building safety compliance, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has announced plans requiring estate agents, letting agents, and block managing agents to obtain licenses, hold qualifications, and adhere to

The pilot has been launched to speed up process on unopposed lease renewals and to provide a final determination as easily and as quickly as possible.

The recent decision in The Football League Limited v edge ellison deals with the difficult question of the scope of duty, if any, which a professional owes beyond the express terms of the retainer.The court upheld the principles that there is no such thing as a general retainer and only in limited circumstances will a professional’s (here a solicitor) duties go beyond the express terms of his retainer.