Following the abolition of fixed term assured shorthold tenancies and 'no fault evictions' of private residential properties in England...

Adaptive reuse is an ever-increasing strategy with potential benefits for developers, operators and the community. It has become a viable...

The Government has, at last, provided an interim response to the commercial property MEES consultations undertaken in 2019 and 2021. It...

Transfer taxes are often one of the largest transaction costs in a multi-state sale-leaseback, and the rules governing them vary...

The first edition of Reed Smith’s Global Hospitality Newsletter offers a timely look at a sector balancing strong demand with evolving...

Following significant recent reforms of renters’ rights effective from 1 May and the enactment of a ban on upwards only rent reviews...

The UK’s hotel sector is at a crossroads. Hotel investment values reached approximately £5 billion in 2025. Although hotel margins remain...

Sale-leaseback transactions spanning multiple states can offer significant financial advantages, but they also require careful navigation...

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 was enacted on 29 April. As we have previously reported, the Act includes...

Key provisions of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 in force from 1 May 2026. A reminder that from 1 May 2026 assured shorthold tenancies...

The hospitality sector entered 2026 with cautious optimism. Consumer confidence was tentatively recovering, interest rates appeared set...

The hospitality industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. Insights from across the industry paint a picture of a sector grappling with...

From 1 October 2026, a new Building Safety Levy will apply to most new residential developments in England, potentially adding...

Our team recently returned from MIPIM, Europe’s leading real estate conference, and the conversations on the ground offered a telling...

Last month we issued an alert detailing proposed changes to energy performance certificates and minimum energy efficiency standards,...

Sale-leaseback transactions have traditionally been regarded as a reliable vehicle for generating stable, predictable returns. Property...