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CATJ publishes updated Business and Property Courts of England & Wales Chancery Guide 2022

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CATJ) has published the updated Business and Property Courts of England & Wales Chancery Guide 2022. Paragraph 3.17 specifically clarifies that arbitration claims applications under the Arbitration Acts 1950–1996 and related matters must follow the procedures set out in CPR 62 and PD 62, and must be issued in the Chancery Division when they relate to partnership or landlord and tenant disputes.

September 2025 update to Chancery Guide and accompanying Practice Note

The Chancery Guide and its accompanying Practice Note have been updated.

Law Commission launches 14th programme of law reform with five property and land-focused projects

The Law Commission has launched its 14th programme of law reform, introducing five projects focused on property and land, alongside five additional projects covering other areas of law. The property-related projects cover agricultural tenancies, commercial leasehold, deeds, management of housing estates and ownerless land. These areas were selected following approximately 500 consultation submissions, and the Law Commission confirmed that all projects have received government acknowledgment of reform intention. The new initiatives will run alongside 17 existing projects, with specific timelines for each project to be announced in due course. The programme aims to modernise property and land law frameworks across England and Wales.

BPF comments on English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill second reading

The British Property Federation (BPF) has commented on the second reading of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. The Chief Executive of the BPF, Melanie Leech CBE, highlighted that several MPs expressed concerns about the proposed ban on Upward Only Rent Reviews. The BPF noted that the measure was announced without prior consultation and primarily affects the office and logistics sectors, rather than retail leases, and could potentially impact long-term investors’ ability to invest in modern workplaces. The BPF stated it will continue discussions with MPs and peers as the Bill progresses through Parliament.

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