Connor Ryan

Partner, Andrew Loan and Associate, Will Timbrell discuss the effects that the abolition of ‘Multiple Dwelling Relief’ (MDR) for SDLT will have and making the distinction between residential, non-residential, and ‘mixed’ properties.

The Building Safety Act gained Royal Assent in April 2022 and has subsequently been brought into force through a raft of secondary legislation. Head of Construction, Sarah Rock explores the secondary legislation of The Building Safety Act that is coming in 2025 – including the much-anticipated Building Safety Levy, due to be enacted by Autumn 2025 and the effect of Building Assessment Certificates on conveyancing.

Enfranchisement reform continues with The UK Government’s white paper proposing a new commonhold model to replace leasehold, aiming to build confidence among developers, consumers, and lenders. Partners Naomi Heathcote and Simon Kerrigan report on the white paper.

In this edition, our team of experts shine a spotlight on new legal developments and offer some insights on issues that are currently shaping the property market.