There is real change afoot in the global political landscape: the US Presidential election is around the corner, the UK has a new government and elections for the European Parliament were held over the summer. So what does...more
The new UK government has leapt out of the starting blocks at full pace in terms of promises of reform, a rental revolution and a planning shake-up. So what is coming down the line in terms of new legislation over the next...more
Introducing the Planning and Infrastructure Bill aims to accelerate the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and housing. The government considers the current planning regime to be a major brake on economic growth – one of...more
We were delighted to participate in a joint webinar with CBRE this summer looking at the hot trend of European sale and leasebacks. We looked at the crucial transactional considerations from the buyer’s and the seller’s...more
We were delighted to participate in a joint webinar with CBRE this summer looking at the hot trend of European sale and leasebacks. We looked at the crucial transactional considerations from the buyer’s and the seller’s...more
We were delighted to participate in a joint webinar with CBRE this summer looking at the hot trend of European sale and leasebacks. We looked at the crucial transactional considerations from the buyer’s and the seller’s...more
What is the latest position on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)? How will different EU member states implement the new regime? How is the UK grappling with the need to improve energy performance across the...more
2024 continues to deliver waves of ESG-related news, updates and developments. In this latest ESG Update Robert Gowing considers the challenges inherent in the planning system when it comes to adapting or upgrading heritage...more
As part of the UK's ambition to become a Science and Tech superpower by 2030, the government has confirmed its commitment to help unlock opportunities for data driven businesses to scale up and to scale up fast. This scaling...more
A glance at the legislative changes likely to impact global real estate over the next few months.
What legal developments can we expect to see globally this Spring? Whichever jurisdiction you operate in, there is an array...more
This year more than ever we are seeing ESG ripples echoing across all industries, sectors and geographies, whether from new laws and regulations, climate related disclosures, green property management or re-evaluation of...more
A snapshot of key regulatory developments expected to impact the UK real estate sector over the coming months.
What is coming down the line this Spring in terms of new legislation and which are the crucial cases to have on...more
The new Biodiversity Net Gain regime comes into force in February 2024 and should be front of mind for those in the development industry. Our Planning team has prepared a Real Estate Horizons flowchart to help you to navigate...more
The new Biodiversity Net Gain regime comes into force in February 2024 and should be front of mind for those in the development industry. Our Planning team has prepared a Real Estate Horizons one page summary to help you to...more
With COP28 having come to a close and the end of the year just around the corner, it seems the perfect time to reflect on the ESG developments from 2023. In this article we've collated some of our most read ESG related pieces...more
Our Real Estate Horizons one page summary explains what the new BNG requirement is, when it’s relevant and the options available for satisfying it, and provide details on how the biodiversity value of a site is calculated...more
What do overseas entitles dealing with UK property have to have on their radar right now? The main thing may well be complying with the updating duty under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022....more
A snapshot of key regulatory developments expected to impact the UK real estate sector over the coming months.
This year has seen a huge amount of change, both politically and economically, which has been reflected in a...more
Now that we are entering Q4 of 2023 we reflect on the common REF trends we are seeing in the UK, Europe and the US. We consider what common trends the rest of 2023 may bring....more
A snapshot of key regulatory developments expected to impact the UK real estate sector over the coming months.
The first six months of 2023 have seen a huge amount of change, both politically and economically, which has...more
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation paper on the levels of insurance commissions and the practice of brokers sharing commissions with landlords and/or property managers when arranging buildings...more
It’s almost impossible to escape stories of rocketing inflation and increasing costs globally. The development industry isn’t immune to these pressures but is there more to this trend than the increased cost of materials? ...more
The Financial Conduct Authority has published a long-awaited consultation paper on a new regime of sustainability disclosure requirements and investment labels for the UK....more
The last year has seen a huge amount of change, both politically and economically, which has also been reflected in a constant array of new government policies. What is coming down the line in terms of new legislation in 2023...more
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The transitional period for the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 will end on 31 January. This is in eleven days’ time. Read on to find out what this means in practice for overseas entities dealing with...more