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The Government's decision to pause and review parts of the Local Government Reorganisation programme has created significant uncertainty for councils that have already invested considerable time, resource and money into preparing for change.

Box shifting schemes involve placing boxes in otherwise unoccupied premises on a recurrent basis, the aim being to reduce business rate liabilities.

The government's proposed ban on upwards-only rent review clauses has sparked significant debate across the commercial property sector. A longstanding feature of commercial leases, upwards-only rent reviews have influenced investment values, funding arrangements and leasing strategies for decades. The proposed reforms are intended to give tenants greater flexibility by allowing rents to decrease at review. However, many landlords, investors and property professionals are ques

A recent Court of Appeal ruling could have significant implications on business rates across England. In a new article published by Property Week, our partner Beth Margetson, explores how the decision may affect business rates mitigation schemes commonly known as "box shifting”.

Partner, Nigel Hewitson featured in CoStar News. In this piece Nigel comments on the government's proposed crackdown on the growth of vape shops, betting shops and similar high street uses, examining the practical planning law challenges of delivering those reforms.

Today we've launched When Land Meets the Sea, a new podcast mini-series from Unpacking the Case, where Richard Snape and Elizabeth Collin explore the legal issues shaping our coastlines and coastal communities.