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*NEWSFLASH* MVL Properties (2017) Limited v The Leadmill Limited
In this Newsflash episode, Elizabeth Collin sits down with Richard Snape , Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss...
Mar 10, 2025


*NEWSFLASH* Sik v Malik
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the...
Mar 10, 2025


UK’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2030 (NBSAP)
February 2025 Today, the UK Governments (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) released the UK’s National Biodiversity Strategy...
Feb 26, 2025


Recent Developments under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss recent developments under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 . They talk about the background of the act, and what has been happening lately. Richard also answers questions on the cost to extend leases or enfranchise. #DavittJonesBould #RealEstate ABOUT DAVITT JONES BOULD: Davitt Jones Bould is a national law firm that specialises entirely in real estate. The firm has offices i
Feb 21, 2025


*NEWSFLASH* Grey (GR) v Edgewater (Stevenage)
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the...
Feb 10, 2025


*NEWSFLASH* Brown v Ridley
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the...
Feb 3, 2025


The new NPPF: a plan for change?
Since the new government came into power last July, one thing has become clear: how serious it is about its commitment to deliver 1.5...
Jan 22, 2025


Q&A on Commercial Leases Update
In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to answer some of the audience questions from our latest...
Jan 17, 2025


What does the demand for data centres mean for the real estate sector in 2025?
Commercial property partner, John Condliffe , appeared in BE News commenting: This growth will impact local power infrastructure,...
Jan 9, 2025


*NEWSFLASH* Ramsbury Properties Ltd v Ocean View Construction Ltd
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the Ramsbury Properties Ltd v Ocean View Construction Ltd. They delve into the background facts of the case, explore the legal principles surrounding breaches of lease terms, and examine what tenants can do to protect themselves. Richard also highlights the broader importance of this decision for landlords, tenants, and property law practitioners. #
Jan 8, 2025


*NEWSFLASH* Restaurant EC3 Limited v Tavor Holdings
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the...
Dec 20, 2024


Right to Buy: Changes, Challenges, and the Future
In this Newsflash episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, and Lizzie Collin are joined by Kevin Fry, a legal executive at Davitt...
Dec 19, 2024


High Street Rental Auctions: Understanding the New Regulations
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the...
Dec 12, 2024


New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding
The Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, has published a working paper which seeks industry views on proposed changes to the planning...
Dec 10, 2024


Q&A on The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Grounds of Opposition and Renewal Terms
In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to answer some of the audience questions from our latest...
Nov 27, 2024


Proposed Reform to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss proposed reform to the Landlord and Tenant...
Nov 26, 2024


Adverse Possession Court of Appeal Case Clapham V Narga
In this Newsflash episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss the adverse possession court of...
Nov 20, 2024


What is Next for Coastal Communities?
November 2024 Head of ESG, Chris Kerr featured in the Local Government Lawyer : The new Labour Government has promised to “rebuild...
Nov 13, 2024


COP29 - The 29th Annual United Nations Climate Meeting
November 2024 COP29 – the 29th annual United Nations climate meeting – starts today in Baku. Our Head of ESG, Chris Kerr , will be...
Nov 11, 2024


Times Best Law Firm
We are delighted to be featured in the 2025 Times Best Law Firm List for commercial property! Congratulations to our team and thank you...
Nov 7, 2024


Key announcements from Autumn's Budget
November 2024 Chief Executive, Peter Allinson ; Head of ESG, Chris Kerr and Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , share their views on the...
Nov 5, 2024


Biodiversity Net Gain in Local Authorities with Bath and North East Somerset Council
In this Episode, Christopher Griggs-Trevarthen, team manager of development management at Bath & North East Somerset Council, joins host...
Nov 4, 2024


What is the Impact of the Autumn Budget?
November 2024 Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , recently featured in LexisNexis stating: ‘This is a promising and a step in the right...
Nov 4, 2024


Labour Party's Autumn Budget
November 2024 Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Labour government’s first budget since 2010 yesterday. BE News's latest article ...
Nov 1, 2024
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