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Real estate

Owners of higher risk buildings in England face registration requirements

New obligation to register with Building Safety Regulator: 30 September deadline for existing buildings
The Built Environment

The New Homes Quality Code revamps rules for housebuilders and developers

Regulations include pre-completion inspections, a complaints procedure and restrictions on high-pressure selling
Real estate

UK County Court rules in favour of landlord imposing redevelopment break into renewal lease

Landlords' redevelopment plans 'trump' tenants' security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Competition, antitrust and trade

How is the UK National Security and Investment Act shaping up in its second year?

Businesses need to understand the NSIA's reach, applicability and filings that are made under its rules
Energy and Energy Transition

Ofgem accelerates GB transmission network upgrades to deliver net-zero targets

Investment to complete 26 projects worth £20 billion by 2030 will support the electricity sector's decarbonisation drive
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2023

Water companies urged to share storm overflow improvement plans | UK government set to block Scotland’s DRS rollout | Biodiversity
Business crime

Are you prepared for the UK Economic Crime Levy?

Entities supervised under AML rules whose UK revenue exceeds £10.2m a year will see a new levy appear on their
Energy and Energy Transition

Smart Power | Where next for UK onshore wind and repowering?

Many wind farms are reaching the end of their lifetime and repowering these can help the UK hit its onshore
Dispute resolution

Debt recovery and navigating insolvency: what are the options for commercial UK landlords?

There are many practical steps, pitfalls and strategies available for recovering commercial rent arrears, both before and after tenant insolvency
Real estate

UK Landlord and Tenant: Why an overhaul of the 1954 Act is a risky business

Osborne Clarke property disputes partner, Kate New, writes for leading real estate title, EG, on the government's proposals to review

The Built Environment

Final call to prepare for tightened energy efficiency rules for UK commercial property

Landlords have one month to comply before sub-standard EPC ratings become unlawful for existing lettings from April 2023
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Developers given six weeks to sign contract to fix unsafe buildings | Risks posed by falling trees | Building Safety