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Q&A on The Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to answer some of the audience questions from our latest...
Sep 3


Retail Real Estate: Navigating the Legal Landscape Behind the Shopfront
Multiple factors including inflation, and digital disruption have reshaped UK retail. Forward-thinking occupiers are adapting with new leasing models and experiential stores. As the market evolves, legal considerations around leases, compliance, and strategy are critical for businesses entering or expanding in this fast-evolving retail landscape. Here's what businesses need to know when considering entrance or expansion in this quickly evolving market.
Aug 15


Richard Holmes and Nichola Gray - Media City Nell's Pizza Deal
Commercial property partner, Richard Holmes and Nichola Gray recently completed a lease for Nell's Pizza's new location in MediaCity, Manchester.
Aug 4


From tariffs to tenants, property partner, Richard Holmes covers the forces shaping UK industrial property in 2025 in a recent article.
The industrial and warehousing sector has been one of the most resilient in UK commercial real estate in recent years thanks to a number of things including trends in supply chains and consumer shopping preferences. Even factoring a degree of general uncertainty in the financial markets due to Donald Trump’s announcements regarding tariffs on overseas goods, there is still a desire to acquire the right industrial and warehousing stock if the price is correct and the right sor
Jul 21


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


“Seriously Flawed” Consultation Leads to Quashing of Council Change of Use Approval
Planning Update July 2024 Hackney Council’s prior approval for the change of use of a commercial building to residential has been quashed...
Jul 23, 2024


What do organisations need to know when considering whether they should retrofit or rebuild an existing asset?
Head of ESG, Chris Kerr explains: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon in particular, has become a huge issue for the planning...
Jun 10, 2024


What risks and opportunities does climate change present for coastal towns and cities?
What risks and opportunities does climate change present for coastal towns and cities? Head of ESG, Chris Kerr explains: We have to...
Jun 4, 2024


Social value has become an increasingly important metric for regeneration projects. What is it and why is it so important?
Head of ESG, Chris Kerr explains: Social value is a term used to express the wider impacts that a regeneration project can have – not...
May 31, 2024


The housing crisis continues to worsen. What can be done about it?
Head of ESG, Chris Kerr explains: Of particular concern to placemakers is the current housing supply deficit. There are not enough homes...
May 29, 2024


Legal/Professional Team of the Year - Commercial Property Finalists!
We are delighted to announce that we are finalists at the Property Week Awards 2024 for Legal/Professional Team of the Year - Commercial...
Apr 29, 2024


Commercial Property Expert, Simon Thornton-Graham Joins!
Commercial property expert, Simon Thornton-Graham joins Davitt Jones Bould as a Partner. His appointment was announced today by BE News....
Apr 10, 2024


Biodiversity Net Gain Alert
Biodiversity Net Gain alert – Planning appeal dismissed on basis BNG not demonstrated. Stephanie Hall, Planning Partner, commented "An...
Mar 1, 2024


Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the real estate industry
We are proud to announce that we have been recognised as a committed supporter by Real Estate Balance to advance equity, diversity and...
Feb 8, 2024


Top Tip for Listed Buildings
Davitt Jones Bould planning partner and listed buildings expert, Nigel Hewitson, has co-authored the sixth edition of Listed Buildings &...
Jan 10, 2024


Public sector specialist, Sandy Munroe, joins Davitt Jones Bould
Public sector specialist, Sandy Munroe, joins Davitt Jones Bould brining over 35 years’ experience to the firm. Her expertise ranges from...
Jan 10, 2024


What You Need To Know About The Steady Rise In UK Litigation
Davitt Jones Bould property litigation Partner, Jonathan Warner-Reed , recently featured in the South West Business Insider in an article...
Jan 5, 2024
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