Antony Phillips, Head of Real Estate and Property Litigation at Fieldfisher, provides a 2024 legal update, reviewing key court decisions relevant to public sector surveyors. The update covers modifications of lease covenants, consent for alterations, forfeiture and waiver, and lease renewals and redevelopment under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Andy Jones of Leaders Romans Group explores the transformative impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill on the private rental sector. He discusses how this legislation aims to enhance tenant protections and raise industry standards, while also examining the growing influence of institutional investors, particularly in Build-to-Rent (BTR), and the need for policy to support this evolving market.

Simon Barry of Boyer Planning questions the efficacy of High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs) as a solution to revitalizing struggling high streets. While the government aims to empower councils to auction leases for vacant retail spaces, this article delves into the complex challenges faced by high streets and explores whether HSRAs can truly foster a dynamic, diverse presence.

Sophie Davidson presents the 2025 Model Estate performance report, detailing the hypothetical agricultural estate's valuation and key trends. The report highlights resilient land values, rising residential and commercial rents, and the increasing impact of energy efficiency standards on property portfolios.

Ben Hodge of Savills highlights the benefits of property auctions for local authorities, emphasizing how this method ensures transparency, achieves true market value, and provides a quick, cost-effective way to dispose of surplus assets and generate capital.

Shared ownership is an established and increasingly popular alternative for first-time buyers, especially with the absence of the Help to Buy scheme. However, with the government not promoting shared ownership in recent housing policies, there is a risk that this crucial pathway to homeownership may be overlooked.

Planning is about the future, yet consultations often fail to engage young people who have the greatest stake in it. This article explores how ambitious plans for cities like Cambridge can shift the balance toward younger voices through innovative consultation methods.

As the issue of "forever chemicals," or PFAS, becomes a critical consideration in the development sector, this article examines the challenges and complexities they present. Drawing on the expertise of Callum Ross, this post explores the impact of these chemicals on real estate projects, including contamination, remediation, and contractual negotiations.

A panel of young talent from Fieldfisher and Lambert Smith Hampton, chaired by Antony Phillips, provided a CPD session at the ACES Annual Meeting. The discussion covered the pressing challenges in the affordable housing market, key market drivers affecting development viability, and the complexities of site assembly.