Historic rights like rentcharges and tithes may seem like remnants of the past, but they can still complicate modern land sales and developments. From draconian remedies under s121 of the Law of Property Act 1925 to recent 2024 reforms, understanding these legal interests is essential for landowners, developers, and surveyors to ensure a smooth completion.

Recent warnings from the Building Safety Regulator and RICS have put transfer slabs under the spotlight. While no failures have been recorded, concerns regarding "punching shear" and a lack of consistent design methodology mean building owners and surveyors must act to identify and assess these structural elements.

The Building Safety Act is the most significant suite of improvements to fire and safety regulations in living memory. From the "golden thread" of information to the new Gateway approval process, Watts Group explores how the industry is shifting toward long-term accountability and better buildings

Local Government Reform often focuses on finance and staffing, but sidelining property professionals early on is a critical mistake. Discover why property experts are the foundational strategic partners needed to turn ambitious unitary authority plans into realistic, financially sound realities.

With residential housing delivery at its lowest point in years and a "crisis" declared in London, unlocking stalled schemes requires more than just meeting policy. Expert Anneka Lewis explores why early collaboration between developers, Registered Providers, and specialists is essential to bridge the viability gap and ensure schemes are both deliverable and manageable in a challenging 2026 market.

Retired chartered surveyor Simon Eades reflects on five decades of family holidays to Treyarnon Bay in North Cornwall, sharing fond memories of caravan stays and wooden surfboards. He examines the evolution of the area, noting the increase in coastal path development, the impact of second homes, and the transformation of nearby Padstow from a quiet fishing village to a bustling tourist hub.

Mark Chick, a leading UK authority in leasehold reform, explains commonhold—a little-used property ownership form that might gain prominence with the government's Commonhold White Paper. He outlines the pros and cons of this alternative to traditional leasehold, detailing its potential impact on flat owners in England and Wales.