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In these articles, we will explain the basic concept of overage and the specific events commonly used as trigger points which cause an overage liability to be payable.

In the recent case of Bradley v Abacus Land 2025, the Court of Appeal assessed if a landlord had exercised its discretion unreasonably, in breach of contract. The Court found that, in residential service charge cases, a landlord's decision would be unlikely to be overturned on grounds of reasonableness, unless the decision was one that no reasonable landlord could have made. This case highlights the high threshold leaseholders must meet in residential service charge cases, to successfully challenge a decision as being unreasonable.  

The Office of the School's Adjudicator's (OSA) annual report provides admission authorities with a timely reminder to check their admission arrangements ahead of the statutory consultation window opening on 1 October. 

Now that the start of the festive period approaches, many of us are making personal New Year's resolutions and goals for the next year. This is also a great time to pause and consider the upcoming regulatory changes for the sector, and the steps your business can take to be in the best position for 2026.  

Over 100 events. More than 1,500 different people attending. Patrick Vallance, Zubir Ahmed, Sadiq Khan, Sam Barrell, Steve Bates and many more.

The schools sector continues to face significant challenges as it prepares for the upcoming Schools White Paper, expected in January. This is anticipated to focus on inclusion and the growing need for schools to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) effectively, whether in mainstream or specialist settings.