The Liver Building

2026 Property Conference

Details

Speaker: Various

Date: Wednesday 23rd September, 2026

Time: 09:00 - 15:30

Areas of Law: Property

Competencies: B

Venue:
Taylor Wessing LLP,
Edward Pavilion Royal,
Liverpool,
L3 4AF

Course Code: S4974

Description

Join us for a timely and practical conference exploring the latest and most significant developments shaping the UK property landscape. Our expert speakers will unpack the expanding reach of the building safety regime and provide clarity on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, separating what is now in force from what remains delayed or blocked.

The programme will also cover a comprehensive commercial landlord and tenant update, alongside a deep dive into the Renters’ Rights Act, focusing on implementation challenges, emerging litigation trends and its wider market impact.

Looking ahead, the session will explore the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, asking whether it truly signals the end of leasehold flats, and consider the implications of the new register of contractual controls (including options and conditional contracts) introduced under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

Designed for property professionals who need clear insight and practical takeaways, this conference will help you stay ahead of reform and confidently plan for what comes next.

*Multi Delegate Discount Offer for Members* Pay member rate for 1st delegate, then £99 for 2nd & only £49 for all other delegates (+vat)

Booking total will show full price but invoice will be discounted. Multi delegate discounts cannot be used in conjunction with the Training Passport

This event can be attended in-person or virtually (via MS Teams). When booking, please select if you wish to attend ‘Face-to-face’ or ‘Virtual’. All bookings, whether you attended in-person or virtually will be able to access a recording post event.

Registration

Welcome

The expansion of the Building Safety Regime - Philip Bryne, Saint Johns Building

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 – What is in force and what is still blocked? - Andrew Small , Kings Chambers

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 stands partly enacted and partly not. The complexities and possible second-order effects of the Act have led to a slow commencement process. Andrew’s talk will take a practitioner-focused overview of what major changes have taken place and what is still dangling above the heads of landlords, agents and legal practitioners. It will flag immediate risk areas fand what may await in the future with secondary legislation, possible areas of appellate litigation and what might happen next in terms of further reforms.

The draft commonhold and leasehold reform bill – is it the end of leasehold flats? - David Green, One Hundred Court Chamber

The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill – Is it the end for leasehold flats?  Described as a revolution in long-term residential rights, the talk will outline the main provisions of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill and provide guidance as to what it will mean for both existing long leasehold flats and new residential developments.

Refreshment Break

Commercial landlord and tenant update - Daniel Wood, Charterhouse Chambers

Renters Right Act – Implementation, Litigation and Market Impact - Caitlin Corrigan, 18 St Johns Street

New register of contractual controls (options, conditional contracts etc) under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023

Lunch and Refreshment Break

Topic TBC - HM Land Registry

Additional Sessions TBC

Speaker Biographies

David Green is an experienced Chancery practitioner, specialising particularly in property work.  He has practised in Liverpool throughout his career of more than 30 years.  He was Head of the Chancery and Commercial Practice Group in Atlantic Chambers for over 8 years and, following the merger with Oriel Chambers last year, he is joint Head of the expanded Business and Property Group in Hundred Court Chambers.

 Andrew Small is a junior barrister in the Kings Chambers’ Business and Property team having completed pupillage in 2023 under Dr Nathan Smith and Doug Cochran.

Prices

Member £155
Non-member £205
Note: 20% VAT added at checkout