June 2025

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A year of evolution

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Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, looks forward and backward through real estate law

Features

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Safe spaces

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The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 marks a major shift in how landlords, occupiers and developers must assess and respond to terror threats. Patrick Duffy outlines the detail

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Reform of rent

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It is expected that the Renters’ Rights Bill will receive royal assent this summer. Alex Jeffery outlines what to expect and how the new legislation will affect your clients

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Going digital

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As the government announces plans to further digitise the conveyancing process to make it quicker, cheaper and more reliable, Lucy Trevelyan talks to property professionals about what the new system might look like and its potential impact for them and their clients

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Grand designs

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Ben Garbett looks at the scope of the ambitious new Planning and Infrastructure Bill and explores what changes are likely to materialise

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Adverse possession

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Danielle Spalding and Abbie Wilson discuss how recent case law is shaping the future of adverse possession as a legal remedy

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Toxic town

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With an ambitious new house-building plan on the agenda, Georgia Jones reviews the challenges of constructing homes on potentially contaminated land on brownfield sites

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Commonhold – what next?

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The commonhold white paper proposes an overhaul of residential property ownership in England and Wales, banning the creation of new leasehold interests. Matthew Weal and Shanna Davison outline what this might look like

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Buyer beware

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The recent much-publicised ‘moth case’ raises issues of disclosure during the conveyancing process. Michael Duncan looks at the facts

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Safe and sound?

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The Building Safety Act 2022 has now been in force for three years. Phil Parkinson and Ola Olsen consider recent case law developments and their practical impact on building safety

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Accomodating students

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Although the Renters’ Rights Bill is far-reaching, it’s unclear what the impact of the changes will be on student accommodation. The team at Osborne Clarke look at the detail

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Building liability orders

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Building liability orders are set to become more common. The team at Hill Dickinson explore what they are, and their impact on practitioners from practice areas beyond property

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On brand

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Branded residential developments are set to become increasingly popular. Nadia Milligan summarises what they are and provides some tips on how to advise your clients

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