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The Built Environment

What does the UK Economic Crime Bill mean for beneficial holders of UK real estate?

Greater transparency in the UK real estate market is to be welcomed
The Building Safety Act

Government amendments to the Building Safety Bill increase pressure on industry

Developers and building owners face footing the bill for building safety remedial works under government proposals
Real estate

Land and share sales: what's the difference?

What to consider when deciding whether to acquire or dispose of a property
Tax

HMRC updates VAT guidance on early termination fees and compensation payments

The new policy will apply from 1 April and provides much-needed clarity on supplies related to construction and real estate
Real estate

'All reasonable endeavours': what does it mean?

High Court decision suggests that 'all reasonable endeavours' goes well beyond reasonable endeavours
Real estate

Negligent acts and omissions – don't forget to lock the door

Court of Appeal judgment serves as reminder to property and construction professionals to be aware of the duty to take
Urban Dynamics

Future living: How proptech is transforming home buying

Increased technology usage since the pandemic began has fundamentally altered the residential transaction process
The Built Environment

Developers should pay unsafe cladding costs, says UK government

Housing secretary's intervention puts focus on the financial responsibility of property builders and building remediation
Energy and Energy Transition

European Commission announces hydrogen and gas market decarbonisation plans

Recast package delivers a legal framework for a hydrogen strategy and market that can draw investment into dedicated infrastructure
Regulatory and compliance

The EU steps nearer to tougher regime to fight environmental crime

New legislation to assist in the discovery and prosecution of serious environmental offences will deliver on ambitious European Green Deal
Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

Managing legal risk from IoT systems in business premises

As the Internet of Things proliferates, what are the risks – and opportunities – that businesses should consider regarding the