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Case law affecting real estate developers

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:46:24 +0100

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In 2024, important case law has been delivered that will impact real estate developers

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ESG Knowledge Update | July 2024

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:45:38 +0100

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Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news

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Tax developments are gathering pace for the Dutch real estate market

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:05:01 +0100

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What proposed changes will affect real estate entities?

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'Wind of change': Labour government lifts de facto ban on onshore wind in the UK

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:44:06 +0100

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The swift move indicates a strong early commitment to the green economy and to reform of the UK's planning system

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How to get ahead and avoid disputes prior to UK PFI handback

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:39:24 +0100

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As projects enter a 'sunset' period, it is time to consider areas of potential dispute and how best to avoid them

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Is Belgian real estate ready for the new rules for electric vehicles from 2025?

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:40:36 +0100

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Obligations are changing for the installation of charging stations and infrastructure in Belgium

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What can the Built Environment sector expect from the next UK government?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:38:29 +0100

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The sector will be hoping for clarity in a number of areas, including leasehold reform and planning, to support business strategy and investment

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English Upper Tribunal upholds Gravesham's appeal in limited setback for 1954 Act telecom renewals

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:06:18 +0100

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Has a safety net for Operators now been lost?

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A muted Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act is now law but not yet in force in England

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:04:12 +0100

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The hasty pre-general election introduction in the final parliamentary session has led to major legislative casualties

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Under Construction: Legal developments in the UK construction industry | May 2024

Thu, 30 May 2024 11:44:01 +0100

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Early indications for the construction industry in the upcoming general election, JCT publishes the new Design and Build 2024 contracts, new second staircase requirement for qualifying residential buildings and a recent judgment requiring strict compliance with notice provisions in some building contracts

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Finishing Parliamentary business in the 'wash-up' ahead of UK general election: what legislation has survived and what has fallen?

Tue, 28 May 2024 11:58:01 +0100

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Prorogation brought Parliamentary business to an end, meaning all draft legislation not passed is lost

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UK government concludes consultation on contractual controls on land

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:00:34 +0100

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Proposed regulations include a public register of contractual control agreements to increase land ownership transparency

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Smart Power | UK energy market strategy in 2025, repowering and ethical supply chains

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:09:07 +0100

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Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector.

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EU strengthens its arsenal in fight against environmental crime

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:59:31 +0100

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Revised legislation brings in 'qualified' offences to criminalise serious environmental damage and replaces the 2008 law

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English County Court rules against landlord opposing statutory renewal lease on 'ground f'

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:34:36 +0100

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A tenant can temporarily vacate part of the premises affected by the works to defeat a landlord's opposition

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What happens to the project company at the expiry of UK PFI contracts?

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:17:06 +0000

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Directors of the special purpose vehicles created for PFI projects should be aware of the steps they need to take ahead of project expiry

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Building Safety Act update: transition period coming to an end | New Occupational Health Taskforce | RIDDOR review

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Under Construction: Legal developments within the UK Construction Industry | March 2024

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:20:33 +0000

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Significant remediation contribution order awarded against building owner, Building Safety Levy, biodiversity net gain, and the 'Long Term Plan for Construction'

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UK HMRC changes its view on VAT recovery of cladding remediation works

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:28:53 +0000

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Housebuilders that have voluntarily carried out cladding remediation work welcome HMRC's change of stance

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Spring Budget 2024: UK government confirms introduction of the Reserved Investor Fund – albeit in restricted form

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:04:14 +0000

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The new investment fund vehicle could increase the attractiveness of the UK for real estate funds

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Spring Budget 2024: Chancellor ends multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:59:10 +0000

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Following HMRC's evaluation that it no longer meets its original objectives and is open to abuse, the relief will be abolished from 1 June 2024

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Spring Budget 2024: what UK business tax measures were announced?

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:44:24 +0000

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National Insurance cut paves the way for longer-term planned tax cuts

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Short-term lets in England required to obtain planning permission 'from this summer'

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:28:10 +0000

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New restrictions on the use of short-term rental residential properties will aim to increase housing supply

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Long-term land interests and housebuilding: what can be unpacked from the UK CMA's industry findings?

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:59:28 +0000

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The competition regulator has also launched a follow-up investigation this year into information sharing

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UK Upper Tribunal confirms 'period of reasonable belief' requirement for adverse possession

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:59:34 +0000

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There must be 10 years of reasonable belief of land ownership immediately prior to the date of application

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