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23 October 2026
Why You Should Diarise Every Retention Release Date and Apply Properly
Every year, millions of pounds of retention funds remain unrecovered because contractors fail to apply for release, miss contractual...
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21 October 2026
No Valid Pay Less Notice? How Contractors and Subcontractors Can Recover the Full Sum Through a Smash and Grab Adjudication
If you're a contractor or subcontractor, cashflow is everything When you've applied for payment and the paying party simply doesn't pay,...
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19 October 2026
Varying a Costs Budgets – What is the Procedure?
If you’re involved in a commercial, property, or construction claim, it’s alarming when you find your costs have altered significantly...
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16 October 2026
Injunctions: What Landlords Can Do When a Tenant Refuses Entry
If you need access to your leasehold property for mandatory compliance inspections or to undertake repairs, it can be hugely frustrating...
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14 October 2026
Pay Less Notices — Common Mistakes Made by Contractors and Employers
As construction industry professionals, you’ll be aware of the importance of pay less notices  Errors can render a pay less...
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12 October 2026
Beneficial Interest in Property – Do I Have Any Rights?
If you’ve invested money in a property or paid for repairs or renovation, it can feel like an uphill struggle to recover your...
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21 September 2026
Tenant in Breach of Residential Lease — What Can the Landlord Do?
As a landlord, a tenant who breaches their lease (through unpaid service charges, unauthorised alterations, subletting, or nuisance) can...
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18 September 2026
Can My Solicitor Sign My Disclosure Statement?
In a civil claim, you're responsible for organising your own disclosure by producing a list of documents under your control...
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16 September 2026
Can I Enforce a Verbal Agreement with My Builder?
You might have a verbal agreement with your builder because you’re planning a small project or they’ve worked for you before You might...
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