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.

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

If you are attending UKREiiF in Leeds for the first time, this short guide from Rachael Studman (Associate at Brodies LLP and former Chair of the Junior PLA) is designed to help you get the most out of the experience.

Law Commission has published its interim statement on the future of the 1954 Act, setting out its provisional conclusions about the current model of security of tenure, what types of tenancy should benefit from security of tenure under the 1954 Act, and what duration of tenancy should benefit. PLA Law Reform Committee member, Nyree Applegarth, provides a summary of the conclusions.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (the Act) —commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law—received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. Named after Martyn Hett one of 22 people who died at the Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017, Martyn’s Law is designed to improve the preparedness of public venues in the event of a terrorist attack. Member of the PLA Law Reform Committee, Dr Emily Carroll, outlines what this means for Qualifying Premises with a capacity of 200 people or more.

Eloise Illingworth of the PLA LRC attended the most recent Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Users’ meeting on 22 January 2025. In this blog, we have set out below the key takeaways and tips for PLA members and Tribunal users gleaned from the meeting.

On the surface, progress looks strong — but the data tells a more complicated story. Following the panel event on 27 January, this article explores why parity at entry level hasn’t translated into equality at the top — and what needs to change to make progression genuinely sustainable and attractive.

ED&I Committee member, Chris Lee, talks about why he doesn't drink alcohol anymore, his experience of alcohol while working in the legal industry, and how this has shaped his perspective towards alcohol at work events.

How many times have you penned your letters using the salutation "Dear Sirs" – it's almost done automatically and without a second's thought. But is the continued use of "Dear Sirs" still appropriate today, considering the diverse nature of the legal profession?

Content warning – this article discusses experiences of suicide This World Suicide Prevention Day, PLA Wellbeing committee member, Stephen Scott talks about the importance of raising awareness of suicide and the vital work of the Samaritans.