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Payment Pitfalls: Lessons from Vision Construct v Gypcraft

Why payment deadlines matter in construction contracts In the world of construction contracts, timing is everything….
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Everlasting Joy for Leaseholders: The Ground Rent Cap

The UK Government have finally released details on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. At the heart of the Bill…
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Mansion Tax – What is it really all about!

The Autumn Budget held in 2025 introduced the High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), more commonly dubbed as the ‘Mansion…
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Construction Look Ahead 2026: What You Need to Know, Key Legislations and Updates

In this article, we outline the key recent and anticipated changes affecting the construction industry in 2026 and consider their…
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Leasehold Reform Bill 2028: What the £250 Ground Rent Limit Means for You

The Government have recently published a draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill. If an existing lease contains an onerous level…
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Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025: Key changes for Developers and Housebuilders

The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 has received royal assent on the 18th December 2025 marking a significant change to…
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Duty Holder Regime Under the Building Safety Act – Two Years On: What It Means for Your Construction Projects

The duty holder regime was introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) with further provisions set out in the…
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Build Baby Build: Has Labour’s Housing Plan Delivered?

On 12 December 2024, the Labour government unveiled its ambitious roadmap to “get Britain building again,” pledging to deliver 1.5…
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Autumn Budget 2025 – Permanently Lower Business Rates

The Government in their November 2025 Autumn Budget, have now introduced changes to business rates to help with this which…
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Autumn Budget Predictions: Potential Property Tax Changes and Their Impact

As the Autumn budget draws ever closer, there have been many rumours going around surrounding the potential reforms the government…
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From Complaint to Compliance: A Practical Case Study on Workplace Discrimination

What should an employer do when an employee raises a sex discrimination complaint? It’s not just about policy, it’s about…
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Understanding Break Clauses in Commercial Leases

Break clauses are a key feature in many commercial leases, giving flexibility to both landlords and tenants. This article explains…