The Property Litigation Association

We are a members' organisation for legal professionals specialising in all aspects of commercial, residential and agricultural property litigation.

We promote specialist property litigation skills within the property industry and provide an active member network for the exchange of information.

We also provide education and training in property litigation and we are a public voice for property law through our media and public affairs campaigns.

Learn more about the benefits of PLA membership here.

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Our Mission

What We Do

Education

Our education and training resources cover different aspects of property litigation including commercial, residential and agricultural property law.

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Law Reform

Law reform is a fundamental part of our role and we regularly campaign for improvements to property law and the court service.

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Wellbeing

We provide practical wellbeing resources to our members, as well as hosting events on this subject.

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JPLA

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The JPLA helps members of up to 10 years' PQE develop their technical expertise as well as their own network of property professionals.

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Events

What's
On

Find, book and manage upcoming property law events, including our Annual Conference, and social events, including our Summer Party.

17th September 2026

The Midland Hotel, 16 Peter St, Manchester M60 2DS

PLA Northern Training Day 2026

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Hub

Discover the latest news, articles, podcasts and blogs

Blogs

PLA Vice Chair's Report on Freehold's LGBTQIA+ in Real Estate Survey 2026

15th Jul 2026

PLA Vice Chair, Paul Barker, shares his thoughts and key findings on the results of the Freehold's LGBTQIA+ in Real Estate Survey 2026 which were unveiled at Freehold's annual conference earlier in July.

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PLA News

JPLA Nuts & Bolts Trilogy on the Renters' Rights Act

14th Jul 2026

The JPLA Nuts & Bolts Trilogy on the Renters' Rights Act was held during June and July 2026. Part 1 was held at in person and online at Wilberforce Chambers on 25 June 2026, Part 2 was held online at Selborne Chambers on 30 June 2026 and Part 3 was held in person and online at Gatehouse Chambers on 14 July 2026.

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PLA Post

PLA Post July 2026

01st Jul 2026

Your monthly round up of news, events, articles and podcasts.

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PLA News

Sweet & Maxwell discount for members

29th Jun 2026

Sweet & Maxwell is offering PLA members a 20% discount on the following two new editions publishing in June 2026

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Blogs

Blog from PLA Chair, Kate Andrews, on UKREiiF

24th Jun 2026

In this blog, Kate shares her impressions and key takeaways from one of the UK real estate industry’s most important get-togethers.

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Education & Training Resources

The art of difficult conversations: how to stay calm, communicate clearly, and move things forward

10th Jun 2026

This article provides a summary of the joint Property Litigation Association and Property Bar Association Navigating challenging conversations event with Danni Drummond-Brassington, founder of Real Estate Resolve at Maitland Chambers in London on 10 June 2026.

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PLA News

PLA South West & South Wales: Case updates and key points for practitioners

04th Jun 2026

The PLA South West & South Wales held an event on case updates and key points for practitioners on 4 June 2026 at Stephens Scown, Taunton. This article provides a link to the slides and notes from the event.

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