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The Building Safety Act
UK Supreme Court decides landmark Building Safety Act case
Judgment has wide-ranging ramifications for developers, builders, architects, designers and consultants
Real estate
First-Tier Tribunal addresses disproportionate legal and professional costs in UK Code litigation
The decision highlights the increasing costs sought by site providers and the need for sensible expense management
Real estate
UK Upper Tribunal dismisses appeal of Covent Garden and rules in favour of Cornerstone
Ruling reinforces established practice that nominal consideration is appropriate for multi-skilled visit agreements
Infrastructure
UK Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendments and policy updates to further streamline consenting process
Developers will welcome the removal of consultation and authorisation rules but will need to ensure community engagement
The Built Environment
UK sanctions regime puts property sector under scrutiny as letting agents face new obligations
New rules and OFSI concerns mean firms will need to take steps to improve compliance and avoid the risk of
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025
Environment Agency consultation on charging sewerage undertakers for enforcement | Joint consultation on reforms to the Environmental Permitting Regime |
Regulatory and compliance
Martyn's Law introduces new security measures for public premises and events in the UK
Two-year implementation period for businesses to prepare, with further guidance from regulator expected
Real estate
Spain's horizontal property law reform requires express approval of tourist apartment activity by "community of owners"
Homeowners' communities will have more control over tourist apartments and a say in whether to permit these rentals
Real estate
English High Court recent rulings consider landowners' rights to an injunction against drone users
Two approaches have been taken by the High Court to granting injunctions against 'drone trespass' over private property
Real estate
High Court in Placefirst clarifies payment notices under the UK Construction Act
The judgment provides some clarity on the timing and content of payment and payless notices in construction contracts
The Built Environment
UK's approach to heat networks set for change under new regulatory regime
Operators, managers and suppliers will be checking contractual arrangements as rules and fines with 'teeth' take effect
Real estate tax
CJEU rules that the sale of land can lead to 'VAT entrepreneurship' even if development outsourced
The decision has tax implications for individuals, developers and investors and underlines the need for clear agreements
