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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...

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28/11/2024

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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...

27/11/2024

Read time 4m

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...

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27/11/2024

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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

26/11/2024

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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

22/11/2024

Read time 3m

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

19/11/2024

Read time 3m

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

07/11/2024

Read time 5m

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

04/11/2024

Read time 3m

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...

30/10/2024

Read time 4m

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...

30/10/2024

Read time 4m

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

25/10/2024

Read time 5m

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

18/10/2024

Read time 4m

Real estate

Renters' Rights Bill proposes significant reforms to private rental sector in England

As the bill makes progress through Parliament, what are some of its key provisions?

17/10/2024

Read time 5m

Energy and Utilities

Harnessing the breeze: co-location could unlock the potential of UK onshore wind

Co-location offers an opportunity to boost the drive towards net zero and innovative ways to maximise efficiency

07/10/2024

Read time 5m

The Built Environment

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report and its potential impact on UK regulation of the built environment

What might the report's damning criticisms and recommendations mean for industry?

30/09/2024

Read time 5m

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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...

New -

28/11/2024

Read time 5m

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...

27/11/2024

Read time 4m

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...

New -

27/11/2024

Read time 5m

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

26/11/2024

Read time 4m

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

22/11/2024

Read time 3m

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

19/11/2024

Read time 3m

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

07/11/2024

Read time 5m

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

04/11/2024

Read time 3m

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...

30/10/2024

Read time 4m

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...

30/10/2024

Read time 4m

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

25/10/2024

Read time 5m

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

18/10/2024

Read time 4m

Real estate

Renters' Rights Bill proposes significant reforms to private rental sector in England

As the bill makes progress through Parliament, what are some of its key provisions?

17/10/2024

Read time 5m

Energy and Utilities

Harnessing the breeze: co-location could unlock the potential of UK onshore wind

Co-location offers an opportunity to boost the drive towards net zero and innovative ways to maximise efficiency

07/10/2024

Read time 5m

The Built Environment

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report and its potential impact on UK regulation of the built environment

What might the report's damning criticisms and recommendations mean for industry?

30/09/2024

Read time 5m

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