Specialty Group: Construction & Real Estate

We are often asked what the key steps are in purchasing a commercial property in England; here is the typical journey of a buyer or tenant: 1. Identify a suitable real estate investment (it is recommended to use an age ...

At Burness Paull we are proud of our enduring connection to the retail sector. So many of our clients have a direct interest in retail – whether they be operators, service providers, investors, landlords or developers. ...

In September 2025, the Scottish Government published its long-awaited Housing Emergency Action Plan, which sets out the steps the Scottish Government has taken since declaring the housing emergency in May 2024, and what ...

Retention has long been a feature of construction contracts in the housebuilding sector, intended to provide security against non-performance, incomplete works and defects. Typically, a certain percentage of the contrac ...