Stone King - Quick Reads

2/12/2026 11:41:00 AM

Education estates strategy - exciting times ahead?

By Chris Emm

The Department for Education (DfE) has issued its Education Estates Strategy - A decade of national renewal - a 10‑year plan to transform...

2/4/2026 2:18:25 PM

By Philip Askew

On 27 October 2025, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent and officially becamelaw. It introduces major changes to renting...

1/29/2026 9:20:18 AM

By Philip Askew

The Bill that has been anticipated for some time is finally here. It has various provisions that would lead to profound change in the...

12/17/2025 4:17:08 PM

By Jacques Cutting

Since the lockdown, French notarial practice has embraced digital transformation, allowing clients to sign a notarised power of attorney...

12/17/2025 4:13:19 PM

By Lee Coley

At a press conference yesterday, Richard Tice, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, suggested looking to churches that are ‘redundant' five days a...

12/12/2025 3:23:38 PM

By Jacques Cutting

When a UK-based seller disposes of a property in France, they are no longer entitled to the reduced CGT rate of 7.5% for EU residents,...

12/11/2025 12:27:43 PM

By Chris Sharpe

The updated Charities SORP, the statement of recommended practice for charities regarding the preparation of their accounts, will come...

12/11/2025 10:12:13 AM

By Philip Askew

Established in 2017, with extended requirements for registration in 2020, and more reforms pending, the Trust Registration Service...

12/10/2025 1:32:04 PM

By Philip Askew

This consultation ends shortly, and it will be interesting to see outcomes of the Government's review of surveys undertaken. Many...

12/9/2025 10:17:55 AM

By Chris Sharpe

It is easy to see that climate change and sustainability have become central issues for the real estate sector. In November, the...

12/4/2025 12:30:42 PM

By Jacques Cutting

The principle behind the clause is similar to that of a joint tenancy in the UK. When a tontine clause is included in a French property...

12/3/2025 3:48:00 PM

By Chris Sharpe

As many will already be aware, the renting rules are changing in 2026. The Renters' Rights Act, passed in October 2025, is set to come...