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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
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

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
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

New guidance for developers on what can count towards a development’s biodiversity net gain | Selling BNG units as a
Real estate

Long-awaited Renters' (Reform) Bill introduced to UK Parliament

Reforms to the UK's private rented sector finally arrive four years after the government's response to consultation

Tax

HMRC consults on excluding landlord contributions from the UK Construction Industry Scheme

Proposals to simplify the scheme for landlords and tenants and reform the current rules would be a positive development

Real estate

Heads of terms in England and Wales: take care they do not bind

Recent ruling highlights the need to state expressly that wording doesn't intend to create legally binding obligations