The Ground Floor Episode 3 - What’s New in Property Law for 2026 [Solo Episode]

In this solo episode of The Ground Floor, Barrister Blessing Mukosha Park step's back to look at the property law developments that are going to matter most in practice in 2026.This episode focuses on three key areas:The Renters’ Rights Act and the restructuring of residential possessionLeasehold, freehold and commonhold reformDigital assets and the expansion of the legal concept of property2026 is not a year where property law is being reinvented, but it is a year where existing law is being given more bite. Many of the reforms passed in 2024 and 2025 are now coming into force, and the real impact will be felt in courtrooms, in advice, and in how risk is managed from the start of a matter.The big theme running through this episode is that property law is becoming more discretionary, more evidence driven, and more strategic. The days of purely procedural possession claims and tick-box compliance are fading, and what is replacing them is a system where conduct, evidence, and preparation matter more than ever.If you work in property law, advise on property, or are a landlord, developer, or property professional, this episode will give you a clear overview of the changes to watch.The next episode of The Ground Floor will feature Mary-Grace Olu, where Blessing and Mary-Grace will be discussing common legal issues in creative contracts, from collaborations and brand deals to the clauses that creators and businesses consistently underestimate.Make sure you follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes!