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The Building Safety Act

How does the Building Safety Act 2022 impact lending in England?

The overhaul of the safety regime for high-rise residential buildings in England introduces new considerations for lenders
Tax

Osborne Clarke responds to consultation to reform the UK Construction Industry Scheme

Excluding landlord contributions from the UK Construction Industry Scheme would be welcome, Osborne Clarke tells consultation
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

Draft regulations laid to remove civil penalty caps for pollution offences | New waste data collection and reporting regulations introduced
Real estate

How to assess the impact of biodiversity net gain requirements on development projects in England

The impending BNG compliance obligations are looming over developers
Knowledge Notes

Reviewing our UK business law predictions for 2023: how are we doing at the half-way point?

We examine how our predictions have turned out in practice, and what to watch out for as autumn draws nearer
Tech, Media and Comms

UK Court of Appeal further clarifies Electronic Communications Code renewals

Code renewal provisions have been widened to address renewals involving concurrent lessees
The Built Environment

How to manage the risk when a UK commercial tenant is 'holding over' at lease expiry

There can be adverse consequences for both landlord and tenant if an implied periodic tenancy arises when a tenant remains
Tax

Significant developments in tax for the Dutch real estate market proposed in 2023

Real estate tax changes will affect funds, developers and sellers, and private individuals
Real estate

How Spain's July general elections could affect the enforcement of its new housing law

A Popular Party victory in the upcoming election could put to the test the legislation's long-term measures
Real estate

UK Supreme Court rules in favour of ratepayer in charity business rates dispute

Unanimous decision upheld Court of Appeal judgment entitling Nuffield Health to non-domestic rates relief for charities
Real estate

Law 12/2023, of 24 May, on the right to housing

The new Law on the right to housing, in force since 26 May 2023, creates a specific legal framework, at
Real estate

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 to apply to existing rented residential properties

Landlords should be aware that all residential occupation contracts in Wales, whenever granted, will require written statement