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Real estate

Renters' Rights Bill divides opinion as it passes second reading in UK House of Lords

Landlords have a short period to consider their options with the legislation expected to come into force later in spring
Real estate

How is biodiversity loss being addressed at a global level?

There is a complex regulatory landscape for business as a result of the differing approaches to biodiversity internationally
Infrastructure services

UK government lays out plan to streamline the development of critical infrastructure

Working paper outlines reform plan for the consenting process of nationally significant infrastructure projects
Real estate

Key amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill: what landlords in England need to know

Increase in protections and rights for tenants brings risks, liabilities and costs for landlords
Artificial intelligence

The UK AI Opportunities Action Plan: what it means for business

The government wants to ramp up AI adoption across the UK, and this much-heralded plan sets out what it thinks
Real estate

The Legal 500 | Real Estate Guide: An overview of Real Estate laws and regulations in France

This Real Estate guide will help you navigate the French regulatory landscape related to the real estate sector.
Real estate

Watt's next? Consultation proposes reforms to the energy performance of buildings regime in England and Wales

Building owners will want to keep an eye on an evolving regulatory landscape as the government looks to improve EPCs
The Built Environment

What legal developments are on the horizon for the built environment in England in 2025?

Another busy year expected, with significant reforms taking place in a number of areas
The Built Environment

Building safety in England: What does 2025 have in store for industry?

The pace of change in the building safety landscape looks set to continue unabated throughout 2025
Tax

UK HMRC sets out position on VAT recovery of cladding-remediation works

Long-awaited guidance from HMRC provides welcome clarification for housebuilders and developers
Real estate

Under Construction | A round-up of recent legal developments within the UK construction industry | December 2024

JCT Design and Build 2024's 'light touch' to Building Safety Act requirements, the UK CBAM, latest amendments to the Building
The Built Environment

UK government launches nature recovery reform consultation with nutrient neutrality and environmental impact in focus

Paper aims to address challenge of reconciling housebuilding targets with environmental issues