Insights
The Renters' Rights Act 2025: Ending the AST trap
08 Jan 2026The Renters' Rights Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, has introduced significant changes to the rental market in England and Wales.
Imposition of a landlord redevelopment break during renewal proceedings - Ministry of Sound v The British and Foreign Wharf Company Ltd
08 Jan 2026Ministry of Sound is an iconic venue that opened in 1991 at 103/105 Gaunt Street, London ("Property"). It was the UK's first nightclub dedicated to house music.
Leasehold reform measures under the LFRA 2024 - Judicial review decision
08 Jan 2026The High Court’s judicial review decision on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 has important implications for landlords, developers, and the wider real estate sector.
Recent Changes in Property Law - What You Need to Know
Thursday, 5 March 20265:30 pm - 7:30 pmJoin us at our Bristol office to hear about critical property law updates from our expert panel.
2026 Property industry outlook: Key reforms and market impact
04 Jan 2026As we look ahead to 2026, the property industry in England and Wales is set to face a range of legislative and regulatory changes. These reforms will have a significant impact on both the residential and commercial property sectors. Below, we outline some of the most important changes expected to influence the market in the coming year.
Challenging 'reasonableness' of landlord service charge decisions
27 Nov 2025In 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.
