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Copyright & artificial intelligence: Progress, pause and persistent uncertainty
Christopher Perrin
9 April 2026
Closing the loophole: how the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 resolved the AST classification problem
For years, the ‘AST trap’ has been one of the most persistent and technical challenges in English property law. It created unexpected risks for leaseholders and lenders often slowing transactions, increasing costs, and in some cases exposing homeowners to the possibility of losing their property over small ground rent arrears.
1 April 2026
The End of Leasehold Flats? A Breakdown of the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Bill
The Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill represents the government's most ambitious attempt to modernise property ownership in England and Wales. Building on recommendations from the Law Commission, the Bill seeks to make commonhold, a form of freehold ownership for flats, the default tenure for new developments whilst simultaneously reforming the leasehold system for existing properties.
26 November 2025
Student Accommodation: How the Renters’ Rights Act Impacts Student Lets
The far-reaching impact of the Renters’ Rights Act, which received royal assent on 27 October 2025, on England’s private rental market has already been widely discussed. Arguably, the most disruptive changes will be:
- The abolition of fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies;
- The banning of no-fault evictions; and
- The prohibition on requiring rent to be paid more than one month in advance.
12 November 2025
An overview of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
The Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 but is yet to be brought into force. In this article, we explore the changes being introduced so that both landlords and tenants can prepare for what lies ahead.
3 November 2025
Navigating the Renters’ Rights Act: What Landlords and Agents Need to Know
The Renters’ Rights Act represents the most significant overhaul of the private rental sector in decades. Introduced by the current Labour government, it seeks to “reset the balance” between landlords and tenants by strengthening protections, raising housing standards, and reshaping how possession and rent increases are managed.