The government wants private housebuilders, housing associations and councils to increase annual construction to 300,000 a year by 2025. Nicholas Davies, Partner and Commercial Property Solicitor at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors, looks at the latest statistics and highlights some key considerations for landowners and developers. The...

As we reach the end of the financial year, you’ll have a good idea of your business goals to March 2022. Are you ready to achieve them, or do some areas still need a bit of a spring clean? Read our top legal tips to ensure...

What gift could you give to your business this valentine’s day? What about a legal health check, protection against legal risk and being ready for the future? Read our top 5 reasons to love the legal health of your business. To minimise legal risks As the saying goes...

Whether your business year starts now, or you are in your final quarter of your financial business year, you will have a good idea of what direction you want to take your business in 2021. What does the future have in store for you? Whatever your...

With economic pressures affecting businesses across the UK, keeping up with commercial rent payments can be a significant challenge. If your cash flow is tight and you are facing potential arrears, it is vital to act quickly. The temporary protections that existed during the pandemic have...

As confusion over Brexit continues, we’re meeting many property developers and landowners who are concerned about what it could mean to the value of land and its development costs. Development prices are generally valued in reverse – what will the...

Continued pressure on housing means garden developments are becoming increasingly common. However, before you start the work there are some key legal issues you'll need to consider. Planning vs legal rights Some people believe planning permission gives them the green light, but remember the land is still...