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The Building Safety Levy came into operation on 1 October 2026, but what is it? In this article we explain why it has been introduced, outline the basics and detail the potential effects.

If you are the landlord of a building that includes both residential and commercial premises, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (LTA 1987) may apply to you, even if you regard the property primarily as a commercial premises.

The Right of First Refusal (ROFR) under the LTA 1987 is often thought of as applying only to residential properties, but it also affects mixed use premises across a wide range of sectors. Landlords of buildings such as GP surgeries, offices, retail premises, educational facilities, or hospitality venues that contain residential flats should be aware of their obligations, as failure to comply can carry significant legal and financial consequences.

Many town and city centres now have more office space than they need, while demand for housing remains high. Converting offices into homes has become a familiar response, and the planning system has been shaped to encourage it. The national planning policy behind these conversions changed again in August 2026, however. Anyone involved in a conversion, whether as a property owner, a business tenant or a buyer, should understand where they now stand.

This article covers the position in England. Wales has its own planning rules, and the permitted development right described below does not apply there.

Charity property plays a vital role in supporting charitable organisations, providing much-needed income streams while engaging with local communities. However, managing charity property can be complex, particularly when it comes to negotiating lease terms, managing properties during the lease term, and addressing issues at the end of the lease.

This article covers some of the key milestones during the lifecycle of a Lease

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, bringing the most significant changes to residential tenancies in nearly 40 years. Among them is a reformed process for challenging rent increases at the First-tier Tribunal. In Pukahf Co-Invest 1A LTD and Pukahf Co-Invest 1B LTD v Bill Selambi Ndifor (MAN/00BR/MRA/2026/0009), decided on 10 July 2026, we have one of the very first tribunal decisions applying these new rules in practice.

The rules governing business lease renewals could be about to change. Here is what landlords, tenants and developers need to know.