Real Estate Law and Construction Law

A House of Commons Committee Report "Government's vision for farming" published on Friday calls for an extended timetable to implement the changes to Agricultural Property Relief...

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Battram to Partner in our Residential Property department.

As inheritance tax rule changes in April 2025 drive business owners to sell or restructure, buyers must navigate compressed timelines carefully. Key risks include insufficient due diligence, inadequate legal protections, valuation missteps, integration challenges, and tax/regulatory oversights. A methodical approach to these areas ensures the buyer maximizes value and mitigates risks in a dynamic market.

Coworking and the use of shared/serviced office spaces has surged post-pandemic, reducing employer control over the people with whom they share the physical work environment.

On 27 October 2025, the long-awaited Renters' Rights Bill (the Act) received Royal Assent and became law. Below we will outline key changes brought about by the Act and how these will affect the private rental sector.

The Government is expected to implement the changes in stages during the course of 2026. Detailed guidance from the Government is awaited, however landlords and tenants...

A landowner uses a habitat bank to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain, generating income and supporting nature recovery through legal agreements.

Agricultural tenancy law is due a review, according to a Law Commission announcement in September. While the process of changing the law takes time, now would be a good opportunity for agricultural landlords to reflect...

Despite politics, ESG remains a strategic imperative for businesses with long-term ambitions. The risk of stranded assets is just one issue that underscores...

On 27 October 2025, the long-awaited Renters' Rights Bill (the Act) received Royal Assent and became law. Below we will outline key changes brought about by the Act and how these will affect the private rental sector.

Commercial developers across the UK are switching on to the benefits of leasing EV charging spaces to third party operators, as Commercial Property Senior Associate, Pav Lalria explains…

In this article for Guernsey Property and Construction magazine, senior associate in Carey Olsen's property team, Kieran Ogilvie, sets out the key provisions for the island's new legislation regarding rental housing.