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The Built Environment

Upcoming ban on upwards only rent reviews in England and Wales: what do landlords need to know?

The forthcoming ban on upwards only rent reviews will prompt many commercial landlords to reassess existing portfolios and reconsider their...

21/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales reforms building safety rules for design and construction

New regulations taking effect in Wales from July introduce stricter duties at all stages of a building's construction

20/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales extends building safety rules beyond height limits

Senedd legislation creates a new in-occupation building safety regime that reaches further than its English equivalent

20/04/2026

Read time 6m

The Built Environment

English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued...

07/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Built Environment

UK government to ban construction retentions and tighten late payment rules

Reforms spark industry concerns, including a 60-day payment cap and mandatory 8% interest above the Bank's base rate

30/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | March 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

30/03/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Increased relief for energy intensive industries | Updated waste separation requirements for recycling in Wales | UK ETS auction reserve...

26/03/2026

Read time 11m

The Built Environment

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets out unified framework for operational buildings

A new industry standard defines what qualifies as a net zero carbon aligned building, covering a broad range of sectors...

23/03/2026

Read time 5m

Construction disputes

Sustainable aviation fuel projects in the UK: when does the Construction Act apply?

New SAF infrastructure may trigger unintended statutory payment and adjudication risks with contractual consequences

23/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

New transparency regime for contractual control over land: what it means for developers and landowners in England and Wales

Introduction of public register of qualifying land control agreements will mark significant change for the development industry, with limited time...

12/03/2026

Read time 4m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK

Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise

27/02/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: UK-EU relations - UK government responds to House of Lords committee report | Sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and emissions...

26/02/2026

Read time 10m

Real estate

Law 11/2025 of Catalonia: new measures on housing, urban planning and the rental market

In force since 1 January 2026, Law 11/2025 strengthens the regulation of the residential rental market in Catalonia and introduces...

25/02/2026

Read time 5m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | February 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

20/02/2026

Read time 1m

The Building Safety Act

UK Upper Tribunal upholds remediation contribution order against developer and associated entities

Guidance issued on contributions to costs of remediation and new reality of group liability under the Building Safety Act

18/02/2026

Read time 4m

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The Built Environment

Upcoming ban on upwards only rent reviews in England and Wales: what do landlords need to know?

The forthcoming ban on upwards only rent reviews will prompt many commercial landlords to reassess existing portfolios and reconsider their...

21/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales reforms building safety rules for design and construction

New regulations taking effect in Wales from July introduce stricter duties at all stages of a building's construction

20/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales extends building safety rules beyond height limits

Senedd legislation creates a new in-occupation building safety regime that reaches further than its English equivalent

20/04/2026

Read time 6m

The Built Environment

English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued...

07/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Built Environment

UK government to ban construction retentions and tighten late payment rules

Reforms spark industry concerns, including a 60-day payment cap and mandatory 8% interest above the Bank's base rate

30/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | March 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

30/03/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Increased relief for energy intensive industries | Updated waste separation requirements for recycling in Wales | UK ETS auction reserve...

26/03/2026

Read time 11m

The Built Environment

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets out unified framework for operational buildings

A new industry standard defines what qualifies as a net zero carbon aligned building, covering a broad range of sectors...

23/03/2026

Read time 5m

Construction disputes

Sustainable aviation fuel projects in the UK: when does the Construction Act apply?

New SAF infrastructure may trigger unintended statutory payment and adjudication risks with contractual consequences

23/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

New transparency regime for contractual control over land: what it means for developers and landowners in England and Wales

Introduction of public register of qualifying land control agreements will mark significant change for the development industry, with limited time...

12/03/2026

Read time 4m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK

Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise

27/02/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: UK-EU relations - UK government responds to House of Lords committee report | Sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and emissions...

26/02/2026

Read time 10m

Real estate

Law 11/2025 of Catalonia: new measures on housing, urban planning and the rental market

In force since 1 January 2026, Law 11/2025 strengthens the regulation of the residential rental market in Catalonia and introduces...

25/02/2026

Read time 5m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | February 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

20/02/2026

Read time 1m

The Building Safety Act

UK Upper Tribunal upholds remediation contribution order against developer and associated entities

Guidance issued on contributions to costs of remediation and new reality of group liability under the Building Safety Act

18/02/2026

Read time 4m

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