
Insights
High street rental auctions - local authority powers
03 Feb 2025Local authorities (LAs) in England now have the power to auction lettings of vacant high street commercial property. In this article we highlight some of the key provisions relating to High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs).
Rights of riparian owners in the face of foul water discharge
03 Feb 2025The Supreme Court’s recent decision represents welcome clarification of the rights of riparian owners and the responsibilities of sewerage undertakers under the Water Industry Act 1991.
A comprehensive guide to heads of terms in leasehold commercial property transactions
03 Feb 2025Heads of Terms play a crucial role in commercial property transactions. Although not legally binding, they outline the key terms agreed by the parties involved, setting expectations and helping to streamline the negotiation process.
What is the 'Grey Belt' and when might it be developed under the new Labour Government
22 Oct 2024With the Government seeking to 'unlock' the planning system for increased housing provision and more sustainable development, the targeted Green Belt changes and introduction of a 'Grey Belt', in its revision of the NPPF are key.
Mannai makes the world go round! - or does it?
22 Oct 2024Mannai! is often the first word exclaimed in the panic-stricken moments when the world is falling apart because of the realisation that the document you have just served contains an error.
Upper Tribunal signals increase in rents for rural telecoms sites
01 Oct 2024In EE and H3G v AP Wireless II UK Limited, the Upper Tribunal has reassessed the tone of rents for rural telecommunications sites.