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Infrastructure services

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

Directors of the special purpose vehicles created for PFI projects should be aware of the steps they need to take
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Following HMRC's evaluation that it no longer meets its original objectives and is open to abuse, the relief will be
Tax

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

National insurance cut paves the way for longer-term planned tax cuts
Real estate

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

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

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

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

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

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

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Understanding the biodiversity net gain regime | Enforcement against polluting water companies to ramp up | Consultation on increase charges
Real estate

UK Court of Appeal rules in favour of developer on interpretation of restrictive covenant

The words 'and also' demonstrate the importance of contractual interpretation when considering modification of covenant