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Real estate

Are modern methods of construction in the UK more sustainable?

Can modern methods of construction, such as off-site manufacturing, help to reduce carbon emissions generated in the construction of new
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Defra publishes plan for water | Consultation on strengthening environmental civil sanctions | Nutrient pollution: Natural England launches first Nutrient
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
Real estate

Spain's Directorate General of Taxation clarifies scope of amended mortgage-loan rules

Amended law extends to those professionally engaged in granting mortgage loans or credits for real estate transactions
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
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
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

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 | Environmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2023 | Prime minister creates new Department of Energy Security
Real estate

Spain's government approves the Right to Housing Bill

What measures and new concepts stand out in the framework of the regulation?