Legal Insights
Our solicitors regularly share practical updates, guidance, and commentary on their specialist areas of law.
From changes in legislation to tips on managing legal challenges, these articles are written to help you stay informed and make confident decisions.
Proposed leasehold reforms: what they mean for leaseholders
The Government has announced a series of proposed leasehold reforms in England and Wales that could significantly change the leasehold landscape. Set out in the draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, the proposals aim to address long‑standing concerns around...
Why Debt Recovery Is So Challenging for Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment agencies operate in a fast‑moving, relationship‑driven environment where cash flow is critical. For recruitment agencies, unpaid invoices and payment disputes are a persistent issue, driven by the unique way they are delivered, contracted, and invoiced....
Allocating Costs to a Service Charge: Court of Appeal Clarifies the ‘Reasonableness’ Test for Landlords
The Court of Appeal has provided welcome clarity on the legal test that applies when allocating costs to a service charge, confirming the circumstances in which a landlord’s decision will be considered unreasonable. In Bradley & Rhodes v Abacus Land 4 Limited...
Section 21 Notice Unlicensed HMO: Court Dismisses Possession Claim
Regency Property Management (UK) Ltd v Aleksandrowicz and another [2025] The recent County Court decision in Regency Property Management (UK) Ltd v Aleksandrowicz and another [2025] offers timely guidance for landlords, agents and property professionals navigating the...
Housing Development 2026: What SME Housebuilders Can Expect
Happy New Year to SME housebuilders! Housing development in 2026 could be the year that SME housebuilders come into their own. SMEs, unlike larger PLC housebuilders, can often deliver schemes more quickly than their counterparts and remain vital to the local supply of...
Landlord’s Consent to Assign: What Every Landlord and Tenant Should Know
In commercial leasing, landlord’s consent to assign a lease is a critical issue for both landlords and tenants. Whether driven by business restructuring, the sale of a company, or financial difficulty, tenants often need the flexibility to assign their lease to a...
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