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Land agreements and the new contractual control information regime

V. Charles Ward sets out the key provisions in The Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026, which will affect any local authority conveyancer who is involved in land regeneration.
November 06, 2026
Land agreements and the new contractual control information regime

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Cat fouling and statutory nuisance

November 04, 2026
What can we learn from the most recent statutory nuisance judgment from the Court of Appeal, and what additional issues does the judgment leave untouched? Gordon Wignall explains.

Improvement notices under the Housing Act 2004: getting the process right

October 30, 2026
Improvement notices can be a useful enforcement tool, but they need to be clear, proportionate and capable of compliance. Whether you’re serving one or receiving one, early engagement, good evidence and realistic deadlines are usually the key to avoiding unnecessary tribunal proceedings, writes Asia Munir.

Implementation of the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026

October 08, 2026
The Welsh Government has launched a further consultation on the implementation of the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026 ('the Act'), seeking views on proposals relating to Principal Accountable Persons (‘PAPs’), the registration of Category 1 and Category 2 buildings, and the fees to be charged by building safety authorities. Victoria Smith and Mark London examine the key proposals.

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