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.
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...
The Importance of Paying Service Charges
If you are the owner of a leasehold property, you will likely have to pay service charges to your landlord associated with the repair and maintenance of the property. Under the terms of your lease, the payment of service charges is a contractual obligation, and...
“Phenomenal” Talbots Law raises £118,000 for Acorns
Award-winning Talbots Law demonstrated the power of the partnership by supporting key Acorns Children's Hospice events such as Bubble Rush, the Worcester City Runs, the Alton Towers Fun Run and a major summer appeal. The total raised is being used to provide vital...
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