Construction Retention Ban: What the Bill Means

The End of Construction Retentions? What the New Commercial Payments Bill Means for the Industry

The End of Construction Retentions? What the New Commercial Payments Bill Means for the Industry For decades, retention has been a familiar—and frequently controversial—feature of construction contracts. Contractors and subcontractors routinely see a percentage of money deducted from interim payments and held, sometimes for years, as security against defects. That system now looks set for […]

New SDLT Rules 2025: What the November Changes Mean for Buyers with Multiple Properties

New SDLT Rules Coming Into Force November 2025 - What They Mean For Buyers With Multiple Properties

New SDLT Rules Coming Into Force November 2025 – What They Mean For Buyers With Multiple Properties As the UK property tax environment continues to evolve, the imminent changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) regime — expected as part of the November 2025 Budget — demand attention, especially for individuals and companies holding […]

Family Court Transparency Reforms 2025 | What the New Reporting Rules Mean

Family Court Transparency Reforms 2025 | What the New Reporting Rules Mean

Transparency and Reporting in the Family Court From 27 January 2025, new transparency provisions were implemented across all family courts in England and Wales. Parliament agreed that the family justice system should be more open, allowing journalists to attend and observe family court hearings and report on them under strict rules. What Are Transparency Orders? […]