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Court of Appeal confirms scope of data controllers’ security obligations
Christopher Perrin
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.
10 October 2025
Remote Work Meets Real Estate: Legal Insights on Home Office Conversions
Home working continues to remain popular amongst office workers which has brought with it a rise in demand for housing with adequate office space. New office structures in gardens are space savers for the main house and can immediately add value to your property. However, whilst these additional structures can be a great addition to your hybrid working set-up there are a few things buyers need to consider when buying a property with an outside office.
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.
17 December 2024
Navigating Property Ownership Disputes – Lessons from Dave Gilmour's Mansion Saga
The recent legal challenges faced by Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour over the ownership of his £10 million Hove mansion have cast a spotlight on the importance of clarifying property ownership, especially when held by now-defunct corporate entities.
19 September 2024
Top tips for Sellers
In the current property market, properties are selling for less and sales are taking longer to complete. There are lots of tip available about attracting a buyer, but how do you convert a buyer's offer into a quick exchange?
