Insights
Homes for London: A package of support
27 Oct 2025In response to the slow delivery of housing in London, Mayor Sadiq Khan and Housing Secretary Steve Reed have proposed a set of emergency measures designed to tackle the crisis and unlock tens of thousands of homes across the capital.
Planning decisions and post-inquiry developments
16 Oct 2025A recent Court of Appeal’s decision provides important guidance on how planning decision-makers must approach material considerations that come to light after a planning inquiry has closed but before the final decision is issued.
Chidswell: High Court highlights the importance of publishing Section 106 agreements before issuing permission.
16 Oct 2025A recent High Court decision underscores an important procedural requirement for both developers and local authorities.
To break or not to break: break clauses and conditionality
08 Sept 2025A landlord is not obliged to allow a tenant to surrender a commercial lease prior to the end of the contractual term. An option to break (i.e. the ability to end the lease early) incorporated within the lease is therefore a luxury many tenants simply cannot afford to lose.
What is title indemnity insurance?
08 Sept 2025Title indemnity insurance is a policy that protects property owners or lenders from financial loss resulting from defects or issues with the title to the property. Unlike regular insurance policies, title indemnity insurance covers you for potential past issues rather than future issues.
How will the Renters Reform Bill affect school accommodation?
05 Sept 2025The Renters Reform Bill is the most significant change in private renting in the last 30 years. Whilst this affects the whole of the private rental market, it also impacts tenancies provided by employers to staff.
