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Real estate

Law Commission consults on reform of security of tenure for business tenancies in England and Wales

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 has governed business tenancies for 70 years – substantial change may be on the
Real estate

New rental auction regime to begin for empty high street premises in England

Local authorities will be empowered to let vacant commercial premises in designated high streets or town centres in England at
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (amendment) (No2) Order 2024 | Draft Environmental Permitting (Electricity Generating Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Real estate

Unconstitutionality of certain provisions of Catalan Law 1/2022, to address the housing emergency

The Constitutional Court issued ruling declaring several provisions of Catalonia's Law 1/2022, of 3 March, unconstitutional
Real estate

Property-owner communities can ban tourist rentals, says Spain's Supreme Court

A Horizontal Property Law ban requires approval by three-fifths of owners with three-fifths of the participation quotas
Real estate

Housebuilding market study: UK government responds to CMA proposals

Broad acceptance of recommendations to improve the housebuilding market confirmed by UK government, with detail awaited
The UK Budget

Autumn Budget 2024: How does the Budget affect commercial real estate in England?

The spending measures announced largely reflect the government's commitments to deliver housing and planning reform
The UK Budget

UK Autumn Budget 2024: what are the planning announcements affecting housebuilding?

Rachel Reeves's Budget announces investment in housing and a timeline for policy and legislative change
Real estate

Under Construction: Recent legal developments within the UK construction industry | October 2024

Grenfell Inquiry's final report, new CLC golden thread guidance, what counts as a 'storey' when classifying Higher Risk buildings, and
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

UK ETS publishes consultation on aligning free emissions proposal with UK CBAM in 2027 | Further amendments on monitoring and
Decarbonisation

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: how to stay ahead of the 'carbon curve'

Businesses should review their supply chains, 'importer' status and data collection – and be aware a UK CBAM is pending
PPP/PFI

UK PFI handbacks: remember the value of technology, data and IP assets

When entering into dialogue as projects 'sunset', prioritise tech and data needs, build strategies and avoid disputes