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It is fair to say that armed with their title deed, most people assume they know where their boundaries lie. But how confident are you that you fully understand all the information on your title plan and that the information on it is accurate? Title plans can be misleading Usually, the red edging on a…

As the UK advances towards its net-zero commitments, energy efficiency in both residential and commercial property has been high on the agenda by those conscious of legislation and the climate. A wave of recent government consultations, regulatory updates, and market data released earlier this year shows that landlords, tenants, and developers face a complex but…

With effect from 1st May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduced some of the most significant changes to the private rented sector in a generation. It is essential that landlords have a clear understanding of the new legislation, how it will impact their investment properties, and the updated procedures required to ensure compliance is…

With farming incomes under more pressure than ever with poor commodity prices and ever-increasing input prices, many farmers are looking to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to provide support for the industry. Whilst direct support on diesel, inputs, and prices has not been announced, Defra did announce information earlier this year…

In the past, many homeowners assumed that the market value of their property represented a suitable figure for insurance coverage, or they depended upon a historic figure originally set by their insurance company (which has been index linked ever since). However, in reality, both of these assumptions can be risky and unreliable. I therefore recommend…

Business rates in England are set to change from 1st April. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has recently undertaken revaluation of business rates applicable to commercial property, in line with the 3-year review cycle. From 1st April 2026, the rateable value of commercial property will be based upon rental values at April 2024. Those classified…

Further to my article in December 2025 about new towns link here, I write to confirm that the Government is pushing ahead with its plan which it calls ‘the most ambitious housebuilding programme in more than half a century’. Seven new towns have been proposed to create well-connected new communities, with homes, jobs, schools, green…

Back in December 2025, the Government launched a consultation designed to bring life back into the planning system. For those who have been around long enough, these flash in the pan initiatives aren’t worth the paper they are written on. The Government is forever talking about ways to help the housing industry get off its…

Revised guidelines affecting the appeals process were published recently by the Planning Inspectorate, effective on 1st April 2026. The main takeaway points are: The immediate implication is that when submitting a planning application, all the relevant information and surveys should be frontloaded given that there will not be an opportunity to do so at the…

It is fair to say that armed with your title deed, everyone thinks they know where their boundaries are. But do you completely understand all the information on your title plan and is it accurate? Title Plans can be misleading Usually the red edging on a title plan is a good guide of ownership. However, you…