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Jessica Hopewell
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Feb 02, 2026

On your radar? 10 real estate risk areas to watch in 2026

In this report, we have outlined ten areas of real estate risk to have on your radar in 2026. Dispute activity is being driven by factors such as regulatory and legislative changes, ongoing financial…
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Jan 23, 2025

On your radar? 10 real estate risk areas to watch in 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, several key areas within the real estate sector are poised to see an uptick in disputes. This report outlines ten pressing issues that property owners, occupiers, developers…
Insights
Jun 27, 2023

Briefcase 2023 Quarter 2: Key Real Estate Cases and updates

In this quarter’s edition, we cover cases concerning continuing nuisance, business lease renewals, “subject to contract” and misrepresentation.  We also tell you about the new Renters (Reform) Bill…
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Jun 08, 2023

“For the rich but not the poor” but still entitled to charitable relief from business rates

In the case of London Borough of Merton Council v Nuffield Health [2023] UKSC 18 , the Supreme Court unanimously held that Nuffield Health was entitled to charitable relief of 80% from its business…
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Dec 21, 2022

Briefcase 2022 Quarter 4: Key real estate cases and updates

In our December briefcase on the last quarter's key cases and updates, we cover what the cases were about, what the court said and why they were important. Court dismisses “bubble wrap” noise…
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Dec 14, 2022

What a relief! High Court grants relief from forfeiture of an option to take a new lease

This decision has confirmed that a court can grant relief from forfeiture in relation to a tenant’s option to take a new lease.  It is a useful reminder for landlords that forfeiture does not apply…
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Sep 30, 2021

Briefcase 2021 Quarter 3: Key real estate cases and updates

The Royal Parks Limited and the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport v Bluebird Boats Limited Monsolar IQ Ltd v Woden Park Ltd Capitol Park Leeds Plc and Capitol Park Barnsley…
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Jun 05, 2020

Business Rates win for retailers in UK Supreme Court

The UK Supreme Court has given judgment on the rateability of the sites of ATMs hosted by retail outlets. It has ruled that ATMs operated by a company other than the store operator should be assessed…
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