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The UK Government has unveiled the next phase of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, introducing a mandatory private rented sector database launching December 2026 and transferring rent increase dispute resolution from tribunals to the Valuation Office Agency. These reforms will fundamentally reshape compliance obligations for landlords across England, requiring registration of all rental properties with annual fees and updated enforcement mechanisms.

The prospect of a third runway at Heathrow Airport has resurfaced, bringing uncertainty to communities across West London and the Thames Valley about homes, property values and future planning. This guide examines how the compensation framework operates for affected homeowners, identifies critical gaps in protection during the years between policy approval and construction, and explains why reform is needed to address the human and financial costs of prolonged infrastructure uncertainty.

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping changes to the UK rental market, including a mandatory national property registration system and a new process for handling rent disputes. Landlords face strict deadlines and significant penalties for non-compliance, while the government promises faster resolution of tenant challenges to rent increases.

The measurement of a building is central to its valuation and for multi-let buildings the rent and service charge calculations.

The UK Government has confirmed the operational framework for its new national rental property registration service, requiring landlords to register eligible private rented sector properties across England from December 2026. With registration costs of £65 per property annually and strict compliance deadlines varying by region, institutional investors and portfolio operators face significant data management and governance challenges. The rollout introduces ongoing reporting obligations that extend far

The Society of Construction Law's (SCL) Delay and Disruption Protocol was first published in 2002.

UK retail parks are experiencing unprecedented demand, with occupancy rates reaching 99% and vacancy at just 1.8%. Major retailers from fashion to food are expanding into these locations, driven by affordability, accessibility and adaptability that complement rather than replace traditional high street shopping.

The UK Government has announced the second phase of the Renters' Rights Act, introducing a mandatory Private Rented Sector Database that will roll out region-by-region starting in the West Midlands in December 2026. Landlords across England will face registration requirements, annual fees of £65 per property, and potential penalties of up to £40,000 for non-compliance, fundamentally changing how the private rental sector operates.

Section 21 has been abolished for new possession action from 1 May 2026, but landlords who need to sell with vacant possession still have a route. Ground 1A of the amended Housing Act 1988 allows a landlord to recover possession where a genuine sale is intended, but it comes with a four-month notice period, restrictions on reletting and remarketing, and potentially significant penalties for misuse.

The High Court decision in Cork v Smith exposes how AI hallucinations in legal practice can trigger professional negligence claims when solicitors fail to verify AI-generated research.

A mentoring scheme opens applications for its sixth intake, targeting underrepresented groups at the Bar including women, minority ethnic backgrounds, and those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Court held former BHS directors jointly and severally liable for £110 million in equitable compensation due to breaches of duty, causing continued trading and increased company deficiency. This clarifies Sequana-related compensation.

Dispute Resolution analysis: The Court of Appeal has rejected 40 years of "received wisdom" among company law practitioners and has held that a limitation period of either twelve or six years...

Dispute Resolution analysis: The Court of Appeal has drawn a distinction between late applications to adduce factual evidence and late applications to rely upon expert evidence.

The Court of Appeal's decision in Turner v Coupland clarifies the scope of solicitor-client assessments under the Solicitors Act 1974, determining that disputes over after-the-event insurance commissions cannot be resolved through these proceedings. While solicitors successfully argued that ATE premium commission questions fall outside assessment jurisdiction, the court emphasized their fiduciary duty to disclose such information when asked...

A High Court judgment clarifies the scope of the implied covenant of fitness for human habitation under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, confirming that older case law remains authoritative and that a single defect can render an entire dwelling unfit. The decision provides crucial guidance on when landlords must remedy damp, mould, and structural defects, and significantly limits the availability of 'tenant lifestyle' defences.

In this podcast, Charles Bagot KC of Gatehouse Chambers and Janine Clark, Partner at Clyde & Co in Brisbane, explore the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in personal injury claims.

A Court of Appeal case examines whether financial services regulations or property law principles take precedence when a sale and rent back agreement violates the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The dispute centered on whether innocent parties could recover property transferred to third parties after the original transaction breached regulatory requirements.

Dispute Resolution analysis: The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that a payment made by a company director to a High Court Enforcement Agent (HCEA)...