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The Renters’ Rights Bill has now completed its passage through the House of Lords. Final consideration of amendments is scheduled for 8th September 2025, with the Government aiming for Royal Assent shortly thereafter, officially making the Bill law.  Although the Bill introduces significant reforms to safeguard tenants’ rights, many argue that it lacks sufficient provisions…

Mike joined us as Senior Commercial Surveyor in June 2025, continuing a long-established career, approaching 30 years, in the commercial property/surveying sector. Previously working for independent surveying practices in the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey areas, his experience covers most aspects of commercial property including commercial agency (lettings, sales and acquisitions), rent reviews and lease renewals….

The Labour Government came to power around a year ago, loudly trumpeting that they would free up the residential development land market. For years, the allocation of new residential development sites has fallen woefully short of the numbers required for our growing population. This results in inflated house prices and real difficulties in providing adequate…

2025 seems markedly different to 2024. The incessant rain of the last two years continued into the spring… then halted abruptly, seemingly never to return. Where there were puddles, there is now dust. Crops drilled into sodden ground are dying on their feet from a lack of water and the grass has not grown. It…

Changes to the Permitted Development Rights for the installation or alteration of air source heat pumps on domestic premises The changes relate to the following: Please note that the rest of the restrictions to the installation of air source heat pumps on domestic buildings or premises remain unchanged. Changes to the Permitted Development Rights for…

Our 25th June auction saw a lot sell for over £1.6 million in the room, one of our highest results. Once again we had a variety of lots on offer from residential properties which required work, apartments, building land, an office and block of apartments, a development site, agricultural land, a pub, a mixed use…

If you are thinking about selling a commercial property in this challenging market, whether it’s a warehouse, office, retail or a mixed used building, there are a number of things you can do to get everything in order before a sale is agreed. The following will give you the best chance of ensuring that the…

Robinson & Hall can undertake surveys on a wide range of assets including agricultural, industrial, commercial and residential properties. Many people will be familiar with our pre-purchase property condition surveys but may not be aware of the range of additional surveys we can offer clients. Our surveys help  keep  property assets safe and operational and…

The revision to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) made on 12th December 2024, which was followed by minor changes on 7th February 2025, introduced flexibility in the way proposals for new developments are viewed in the Green Belt. It is important to note that Grey Belt is land within the Green Belt and, in…

Over the past 6 months, the Government has undertaken consultation and proceeded with preparing and implementing some key reforms to the planning system which may impact the chances and options available for development. Let us have a glance at some of the key reforms. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Key reforms to the NPPF are…