Land Control Agreements: New Transparency Rules Explained

• Posted2026-05-15 12:10
• AuthorDamien Newton

Developers and promoters have long used private land control agreements to secure strategic sites without buying them outright. Options, conditional contracts and pre-emption rights are all familiar tools in site assembly and planning strategy. However,...

Upwards-Only Rent Reviews Ban: What the New Legislation Means for Commercial Leases

• Posted2026-05-13 16:11
• AuthorJenny Colvin

On 29 April 2026, the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 received Royal Assent, confirming that upwards-only rent reviews in commercial leases will be banned. But while the legislation is now in place, the ban is not yet in force. Many are...

I wonder how to handle workplace conflicts effectively

• Posted2026-05-13 12:03
• AuthorTerri Dovey

Conflict in the workplace is something most employers and employees will likely encounter at some point. Whether it is a disagreement between colleagues, tension within a team, or a breakdown in communication between an employee and manager, unresolved...