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Hidden Homelessness: Legal Guidance For 'Sofa-Surfers' (29 July 2025) (Video)

Homelessness is often associated with rough sleeping, but for many, the reality is more concealed. Hidden homelessness refers to individuals who do not have a permanent...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Telecoms 'Minimum Term' Agreements: Lease Or Licence? Court Of Appeal Clarifies In AP Wireless v On Tower

On 25 July 2025, the Court of Appeal issued their decision in AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd v On Tower (UK) Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 971 which has provided much-needed clarity on whether a "minimum term" ...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Rent Review Clauses – Emerging Trends

The purpose of a rent review clause in a commercial lease is to ensure that the rent payable by the tenant keeps pace with inflation and with the rent paid on the open market for similar premises.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Matheson

International Insights - Do Cross-jurisdictional Issues Complicate Tenant Insolvency In Commercial Real Estate?

Successful real estate deals and dispute resolution need local lawyers with deep knowledge of their jurisdictions. We have frequently heard it said that real estate...

Worldwide Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rights To Light After Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gatehouse Chambers

A Turning Point In Commercial Property Law: The Proposed End Of Upwards-only Rent Review

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herrington Carmichael

Court Of Appeal Confirms The Retrospective Reach Of The Building Safety Act 2022: Triathlon And Adriatic Land

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New Residential Fire Safety Regulations Published And The Pitfalls Of Compliance

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Addleshaw Goddard

Upwards-Only Rent Reviews To Be Banned In New Commercial Leases

United Kingdom Real Estate

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K&L Gates LLP

CLC Guidance On Gateway 2 Applications

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Macfarlanes LLP

No More Medieval Surprises: Law Commission Seeks To Reform Chancel Repair Liability

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Transmission Connection Reform: Impact On Data Centres

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Strengthening Leasehold Protection: At What Cost For Landlords?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

First Tier Tribunal Cautions Against Unreasonable Costs In Negotiating MSV Agreements Under The Electronic Communications Code

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gatehouse Chambers

Requirements For Skilled Worker Visa Settlement (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

S5:E10 – Kate Rose: Seeing The Beauty In Everything With TUTTI & CO (Video)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Square One

The Long-awaited Draft Framework For The UK Regulatory Regime For Cryptoassets Has Arrived

United Kingdom Finance

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Addleshaw Goddard

ThinkHouse TUPE Club: Key Questions On A Service Provision Change (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

Arts & Culture Guide (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Bring Me Sunshine … But London Rights Of Light Injunction Is Refused

The owner of a property which enjoys a right of light over surrounding properties can seek to restrain development of the surrounding properties which would infringe that right.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Jones Day

Ban On Upwards Only Rent Reviews—a Major Shake-up For Commercial Real Estate?

Without prior consultation, the UK government has introduced a significant reform to the commercial property landscape through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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A&O Shearman

Income Strips And The English Devolution And Community Empowerment Bill

The government have, without much fanfare, published the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. What is not to like about devolution and community empowerment you may reasonably ask...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Addleshaw Goddard

Climate Change And Property Law: How Changes Impact Real Estate

As climate change increasingly shapes the legal and commercial landscape, solicitors must adapt practices to address the emerging risks.

United Kingdom Environment

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Teacher Stern

Residential PEEPs: A Guide For Mental Health Charities And Care Providers

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Understanding The Proposed Ban On Upward Only Rent Reviews In Commercial Leases

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Government Proposes Surprise Ban On Upwards Only Rent Review

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Unpicking The Government's Bill To Ban Upwards Only Rent Reviews

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Rights Of Light – What Developers Need To Know About The Bankside Yards Case

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Addleshaw Goddard

UK High Court Illuminates The Way For Developers And Rights Of Light Interference

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Convergence And Flexibility: LP Clawback Provisions In Private Funds

United Kingdom Finance

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Unlocking The Future Of Solar Energy In The UK (Podcast)

United Kingdom Energy

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Gowling WLG

Property: Empire Square, 34 Long Lane, London SE1 4NH

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Court Of Appeal Upholds First-tier Tribunal Decision In Triathlon

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Convergence And Flexibility: LP Clawback Provisions In Private Funds

A majority of private fund managers set the clawback limit at 25%, but they calculate the clawback differently depending on fund type.

United Kingdom Finance

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Unlocking The Future Of Solar Energy In The UK (Podcast)

The UK Government's recent publication of the Solar Roadmap marks a significant step towards addressing the energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability.

United Kingdom Energy

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Gowling WLG

Property: Empire Square, 34 Long Lane, London SE1 4NH

This was a decision of the First-tier Tribunal ("FTT"). The lessees of Empire Square sought a Remediation Order ("RO") under section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 ("BSA") against the landlord (Fairhold Athena Ltd)...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Court Of Appeal Upholds First-tier Tribunal Decision In Triathlon

The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the First-tier Tribunal (FtT), on appeal from the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), in Triathlon Homes LLP V Stratford Village Development Partnership & Others.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Residential Real Estate: A Consultation On Strengthening Leaseholder Protections Over Charges And Services

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Travers Smith LLP

Conveyancing And The Court Of Protection

Deputies are under a duty to obtain legal advice for property related matters which is both on point and represents value for the ultimate beneficiary.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Cordelia Smith Comments On Estate Agent Practices In Metro

A TikTok video has sparked widespread discussion after revealing a list of extreme demands sent to prospective tenants, raising questions about legality, fairness, and the pressures of renting in the capital.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Hunters

Work Highlights: Devonshires - Securitisation

As we reflect on the previous financial year, the Devonshires Securitisation team wish to thank all their clients for their continued support and valued relationships. Here is a flavour of what we've been up to:

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Devonshires

Key Changes To Building Regulations In Wales 2025

The Welsh Government has made new secondary legislation: The Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (the Amendment Regulations) were laid before the Senedd on 19 June 2025...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

STAIRs To Come Into Effect From October 2026

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Devonshires

Rent Convergence: What You Need To Know

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Devonshires

Due Diligence – Who Needs It?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Bexley Beaumont

Court Of Appeal Allows Second Appeal In Long-running Forfeiture Dispute

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gatehouse Chambers

Understanding Leasehold Conveyancing vs. Freehold Conveyancing

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Fit-Out, Look Sharp: A Summary Of The British Council For Offices Latest Edition Of The Guide To Fit Out

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Lewis Silkin

Interim Statement On '54 Act Reform

United Kingdom Real Estate

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K&L Gates LLP

New Resolution Process For Building Safety Claims In The TCC And FTT

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Devonshires

Retrofit Works: Can I Make My Landlord Retrofit My Council Home?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Awaab's Law: Government Releases Its Response To Consultation And Publishes Draft Guidance For Social Landlords

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Devonshires

Protecting Yourself From Property Scams

United Kingdom Real Estate

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IR Global

New Electrical Safety Regulations Laid In Parliament

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Devonshires

S5:E9 – Twin Property Developers Tom And Jack Atha: Building Atha Properties From The Ground Up (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Square One

Law Commission Consults On Future Of Tenants' Right To Renew Leases

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Housing Governance 2025: What We Heard, What You Need To Know

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Devonshires

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Highlighted Content

Guernsey Companies: A Brief Guide

United Kingdom Tax

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Verfides

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) – Special Provisions

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Verfides

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) – Non-Resident Surcharge

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Verfides

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) – Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR)

United Kingdom Tax

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Verfides

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) – The Basics

United Kingdom Tax

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Verfides

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) – Freeports

United Kingdom Tax

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Verfides

Offshore Structures, Inheritance Tax, And The "Sting In The Tail"

United Kingdom Tax

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Verfides

Introduction Of Registry Of Overseas Entities Owning UK Real Estate

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Verfides

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Hidden Homelessness: Legal Guidance For 'Sofa-Surfers' (29 July 2025) (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

S5:E9 – Twin Property Developers Tom And Jack Atha: Building Atha Properties From The Ground Up (Video)

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Square One

Real Estate & Projects Newsletter & Vlog - May 2025 (Video)

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Devonshires

Biodiversity Net Gain - 12 Months In (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Real Estate Horizon Scanning For 2025 (Video)

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Cripps

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