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UK Planning Shake-Up: A Bill That Could Rewrite Development

15 December 2025

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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
At Ives & Co, we closely monitor legislation which affects property, development and infrastructure — and the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is one of the most significant in a generation. With the UK Government aiming to unlock a major building boom and accelerate the delivery of housing, energy, water, and transport infrastructure, the Bill seeks to overhaul decades-old planning laws.

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Budget 2025 — Key Points of Interest for Commercial Conveyancing

11 December 2025

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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Commercial property owners, landlords, and investors are already recalculating their next moves after last week’s Autumn Budget — and the changes are particularly relevant for anyone buying, selling, or leasing business premises.

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Later-Life Mortgages: What Families Should Know

9 December 2025

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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Renting laws in England are about to change dramatically. With the Renters’ Rights Act now confirmed, both landlords and tenants are preparing for one of the most significant updates to the rental system in decades.

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How 2026 Planning Changes Affect Commercial Property

9 December 2025

Reading time: 4 minutes
Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
The government’s latest planning proposals signal one of the biggest shifts in development control in years — and while the headlines focus on housing, the implications reach far into the commercial property world.

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The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 Explained

8 December 2025

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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Renting laws in England are about to change dramatically. With the Renters’ Rights Act now confirmed, both landlords and tenants are preparing for one of the most significant updates to the rental system in decades.

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What High Profile Estate Disputes Teach Us About Executors

6 December 2025

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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Celebrity estate disputes often grab attention, and the recent headlines about Paris Jackson challenging the executors of Michael Jackson’s estate highlight how quickly tensions can arise during probate. While these cases involve global estates and high-value assets, the underlying issues are very similar to those we see every day in UK probate administration.

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The 2025 Probate Fee Increase — What’s Actually Going Up?

4 December 2025

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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
This year brings a major shift worth paying attention to: a steep increase in the cost of obtaining official copies of probate documents. Let’s break down exactly what’s changing, when, and what it means for anyone managing an estate.

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The Impact of Climate Change on UK Homebuyers and Conveyancers

5 November 2025

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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
As climate change increasingly shapes the UK housing landscape, buyers, lenders, and conveyancers are adapting to new environmental realities. From flood risks to long-term sustainability concerns, these factors are now influencing decisions at every stage of a property transaction.

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Calls Grow for Standardised Bank Processes in Probate Cases

2 November 2025

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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Recent findings from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) highlight a key challenge faced by professionals — inconsistent practices among banks when handling funds from deceased estates.

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