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Many GPs and healthcare providers are unsure whether HMRC's Trust Registration Service applies to their surgery premises or other property arrangements. The rules appear complex but for most practices the position is more straightforward than it may seem.

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (the Act) came into force on 1 May 2026 and will change the way in which schools manage their residential property portfolio which is let on a tenancy. 

With the abolition of section 21 "no fault" notices, unless the tenant is happy to vacate voluntarily, schools will only be able to terminate a tenancy through service of a Section 8 Notice in reliance on one of the possession grounds set out in Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988. These grounds cover a range of scenarios including non-payment of rent and illegal activity by the tenant at the property.

For many schools, ground 5C will be one of the most important tools available. We will comment on this further below in order to help schools put themselves in the best position to obtain possession when required.

Local 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. 

The 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.

Break 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.

Parliament has had its say on the biggest shake-up to leasehold law in a generation. Here is what you need to know.