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The International Data Insights Report: Trends in international arbitration
Mark Fallmann
20 October 2025
Director Liability under the Building Safety Act 2022 (UK)
The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) introduces significant responsibilities for those involved in the management of higher-risk buildings. Directors and other officers (e.g. managers, company secretaries) may face personal criminal liability if they fail to meet these obligations, particularly when signing safety-related documents such as Landlord’s Certificates or Building Assessment Certificates.
17 July 2025
VAT Essentials – Putting the Value in Added Tax
Whether you are taking the big step of buying or renting your first commercial property, purchasing a development site, adding to your buy to let portfolio or purchasing your new home, understanding Value Added Tax (VAT) is an essential part of the world of real estate.
12 March 2024
Spring Budget analysis: changes to Empty Property Relief will put further financial pressure on landlords.
In the Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced that from 1 April 2024, business premises must be re-occupied for at least 13 weeks rather than 6 weeks in order to qualify for a further period of empty rates relief when that period of occupation ends.
12 July 2023
Key considerations for negotiating a commercial property lease in the UK: A comprehensive guide to heads of terms
In this comprehensive guide to negotiating a commercial property lease in the UK, property lawyer Matthew Copeland and commercial property estate agent James Forster, provide invaluable insights into the crucial document known as "heads of terms." With their combined expertise, they shed light on the key considerations that landlords and tenants must address before finalising a lease agreement.
31 May 2023
Renters Reform Bill: New landlord database to expose tax mishandling
The Renters Reform Bill threatens the creation of a new landlord database, exposing those landlords who may have (perhaps inadvertently) incorrectly handled their tax affairs.