RDP Announced as Property Law Firm of the Year Finalist

By colin | April 16, 2026

RDP has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Property Law Firm of the Year category at the Insider Wales Property Awards 2026. The Property Awards celebrates excellence across the Welsh property sector, recognising firms and professionals who are driving innovation, supporting development, and delivering outstanding results across the industry. This shortlisting reflects RDP’s strong…

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Vacant Land Tax in Wales

By colin | March 12, 2026

Earlier this month, the Senedd announced a joint consultation with the UK Government for the devolution of powers to allow the Senedd to introduce a Vacant Land Tax (“VLT”) in Wales. This has been mooted previously but appears to be gaining a new lease of life. The rationale behind this initiative is that it would…

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‘Upwards Only’ Rent Reviews go Up in the Air

By colin | November 6, 2025

Tucked away in Part 5 (section 71) and Schedule 31 to the (confusingly called) English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, the Government has hailed an end to upwards only rent reviews in commercial leases, in England and Wales. The intention is to insert a new section 54A and Schedules 7A and 7B to the Landlord…

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RDP Expands Real Estate Team with Two Key Appointments

By colin | May 1, 2025

RDP is delighted to welcome Kate Kurtz and Caitlyn Bennett to its expanding real estate team. Kate joins as a senior associate, bringing extensive experience in high value commercial property transactions, with a particular focus on development and landlord and tenant work. Her deep understanding of complex property deals will be invaluable to clients navigating…

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Navigating the Minefield: A Guide to Property Disputes

By colin | February 13, 2025

Property disputes can be incredibly stressful and costly, whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or developer. From boundary disagreements with neighbours to complex commercial lease negotiations, these situations require careful handling and expert legal advice. This article provides an overview of common property disputes and how our team at RDP Law can help you navigate them.…

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EPC or not to EPC…that is the question

By colin | December 18, 2024

Caitlyn Bennett, RDP Real Estate Solicitor, delves into one of the most urgent issues currently facing commercial property transactions. It is not surprising that amidst the government’s proposed rigorous reforms with energy performance and building sustainability, that Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) have become a hot topic for negotiation and debate within commercial property transactions. For…

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RDP gains record number of listings in prestigious legal directory

By colin | October 9, 2024

RDP Law is proud to announce its recognition in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500, one of the world’s most respected legal directories. The firm has been ranked for its performance across all service offerings and lauded for delivering ‘Outstanding Client Satisfaction’. In the latest rankings, The Legal 500 has acknowledged RDP for its…

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Amber Ellis-Martin of RDP Law wins Rising Star of the Year

By colin | December 13, 2023

Amber Ellis-Martin of RDP Law has been recognised as ‘Rising Star of the Year’ at the 2023 Wales Legal Awards. Amber an Associate Solicitor at RDP, began her career with the firm as a work experience student. She then joined as a trainee solicitor post qualification before becoming a member of the firm’s real estate…

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RDP Announced as Finalists in Five Categories in Wales Legal Awards 2023

By colin | November 8, 2023

RDP is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted in a record number of categories in this year’s prestigious Wales Legal Awards. The Wales Legal Awards are renowned for recognising outstanding achievements in the Welsh legal industry and celebrating the exceptional work of law firms and legal professionals across the country.  RDP’s nomination in…

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