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Understanding Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972
10 Jun 2026Local authorities frequently engage in the disposal of land and property. Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 ("Section 123") provides the statutory framework governing these transactions.
What could the proposed retention payment reforms mean for construction stakeholders?
10 Jun 2026The UK Government recently announced a package of proposed measures aimed at tackling late payments across the economy, including specific proposals regarding retention payments in construction contracts.
Fraud fallout: Can lease break clauses survive payment interception?
10 Jun 2026Break clauses provide flexibility for tenants and landlords to end leases early. However, the recent court decision in RR UK (South) Ltd v Firstsource Solutions UK Ltd (2026), provides a reminder of how strict these clauses can be, raising questions about whether a common break condition is satisfied when payments are intercepted by fraudsters.
Leasehold Reform: What the Committee's scrutiny of the Draft Bill means for property owners and investors
03 Jun 2026Parliament has had its say on the biggest shake-up to leasehold law in a generation. Here is what you need to know.
Agricultural workers and the Renters' Rights Act: what landlords need to know
21 May 2026The Renters' Rights Act is the most fundamental change to residential tenancies in nearly 40 years. Its changes also affect tenancies granted to agricultural workers.
Unlocking development sites: land appropriation explained
08 May 2026Land appropriation is increasingly being used by local authorities and developers to unlock sites for development. In this article, we explain how the appropriation process works, the statutory framework behind it, and how Section 203 powers can assist where development is affected by private third-party rights.
