Construction
Landlord required to replace hotel cladding under lease covenants
In Essendi UK Hotels 2 Ltd v London Property Company Ltd [2026] EWHC 1354 (TCC), the High Court held that a landlord's covenant to keep a hotel building in good and substantial condition required the removal and replacement of combustible cladding. It also held that the landlord had breached its 'legal obligations' covenant by failing to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (SI 2005/1541) (RRO 2005).
Read moreThe Week That Was - 31 July 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 31 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 24 July 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 24 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreAwaab's law: the latest
Awaab's Law, formally enacted through the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, represents one of the most significant reforms to housing safety obligations in a generation. Named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who tragically died in December 2020 from a severe respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his family's social housing home, the legislation introduces strict, enforceable timescales for social landlords to investigate and remedy hazards.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 20 July 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 20 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 3 July 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 3 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 26 June 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 26 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreNew ARB investigation rules: implications for architects
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published its proposed new Investigations and PCC Rules. Architects should familiarise themselves with the proposed new rules and look out for further news on this from the ARB following its consultation last month.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 19 June 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 19 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 12 June 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 12 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreDwelling on service charges
Cloisters Business Centre Management Co Ltd v Hamid Anvari et al [2026] EWCA Civ 17 recently required the Court of Appeal to consider whether mixed-use premises could satisfy the definition of “dwelling” in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (the "Act").
Read moreThe Week That Was - 29 May 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 29 May 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 22 May 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 22 May 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 15 May 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 15 May 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 8 May 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 8 May 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 24 April 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 24 April 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreCladding, service charges and “relevant defects”: Court of Appeal to clarify BSA framework
In September 2025, the Upper Tribunal (UT) handed down the controversial judgment in Almacantar Centre Point Nominee No.1 Ltd & Anor v Penelope de Valk & Ors [2025] UKUT 298 (LC), which dealt for the first time with the interpretation of important leaseholder protections under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). The appeal has now been listed for 15 October 2026 before an as yet unconfirmed 3 judge panel in the Court of Appeal.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 17 April 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 17 April 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 10 April 2026
Construction: The Week That Was - 10 April 2026 Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 27 March 2026
Construction: The Week That Was - 27 March 2026 Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreWhat surveyors and property managers need to know about the new Service Charge Residential Management Code in force from 7 April 2026
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has published the fourth edition of the Service Charge Residential Management Code, which comes into force on 7 April 2026. The Code, which sets out RICS' expectations for management of residential leasehold properties in England, has been extensively rewritten and updated to reflect the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). In this article, we explore what's changed and what RICS members and regulated firms acting as managing agents need to know.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 20 March 2026
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 13 March 2026
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 6 March 2026
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 27 February 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 27 February 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read more"It's my property and I've got the WhatsApp messages to prove it"
Judgment was handed down recently in a High Court case that considered whether an exchange of WhatsApp messages could satisfy the requirements of the Law of Property Act 1925.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 20 February 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 20 February 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 13 February 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 13 February 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 6 February 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 30 January 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreAdverse possession – what's been happening?
In the past 12 months, there have been two adverse possession ("AP") cases in the Court of Appeal; and one, almost two, in the Supreme Court.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 30 January 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 30 January 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 23 January 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 23 January 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 16 January 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 16 January 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Renters Rights Act: What Property Managers need to know
In this article, we provide an update on key dates for the first half of 2026 that Property Managers operating in the private rental sector should be aware of, together with some practical tips to ensure compliance.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 9 January 2026
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreLessons for architects from across the Irish Sea
The recent Irish High Court case of Ashdrum Lodge Limited v Barbouti [2025] IEHC 522 features a number of issues which occur commonly in architects' negligence claims in this jurisdiction: a difficult client, an oral contract, mission creep, allegations that inspection should have identified latent defects, and an allegedly incorrect mix of mortar.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 19 December 2025
Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 19 December 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 12 December 2025
Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 21 November 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 5 December 2025
Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 5 December 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 28 November 2025
Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 28 November 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 21 November 2025
Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 21 November 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 14 November 2025
Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 14 November 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 7 November 2025
Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 7 November 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreRenters' Rights Act: now in force
In September 2024, the Renters' Rights Bill was set out in Parliament. That Bill has now received Royal Assent, becoming the Renters' Rights Act 2025. However, the main provisions will not be in force until at least 2026. RPC will be providing updates as the government announces how the reforms will be rolled out over the coming months. The Act marks a significant change to the law affecting tenants in private rented accommodation. Landlords, property managers and surveyors will need to fully grasp the new requirements and take steps to comply, where necessary.
Read moreThe Renters' Rights Bill: What landlords, property managers and surveyors need to know
The Bill, introduced to parliament in September 2024, forms part of a broader effort to reform the private rental sector in the UK to establish a fairer balance between landlords and tenants. The Bill has passed through both the House of Commons and House of Lords and is currently back with the House of Commons to consider the House of Lord's amendments. The next and final stage for the bill is receiving Royal Assent.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 10 October 2025
Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 10 October 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreAwaab's Law: what is it and what property managers and surveyors must know by October 2025
Awaab's Law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died in 2020 due to a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his home, despite repeated complaints from his family and health professionals to the housing association. The inquest into Awaab’s death exposed flaws in existing legislation and prompted the government to introduce better protection for tenants and hold landlords to account for failing to address dangerous living conditions.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 3 October 2025
Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 3 October 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreLimitations under collateral warranties
Collateral warranties are typically drafted on bespoke terms. There is no inherent rule that a warrantor will benefit from limitations in the underlying contract as against the beneficiary under any collateral warranty; warranties are subject to their specific terms.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 26 September 2025
Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 26 September 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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