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Real estate

Registration deadline of 31 January approaches for overseas owners (and potentially former owners) of UK real estate

There are less than two months for affected overseas entities to comply with new registration duties imposed by the Economic
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Government misses environmental targets deadline | Government responds to March 2022 consultation on reform of packaging waste recycling notes |
The Built Environment

Why business rates will be big concern in 2023

A pending rates revaluation, anticipated recession and regulatory changes could all have an impact on your clients’ rates liability
Real estate

Energy efficiency rules for UK commercial property to tighten from April 2023

Landlords have five months to comply before sub-standard EPC ratings become unlawful for existing lettings
Real estate

England has new law for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

The expanded regulations require alarms in any room with fixed combustion appliances
Real estate

Appeal on landlord's challenge to UK company voluntary arrangement settles night before hearing

Challenges to apparently prejudicial CVAs remain fraught with uncertainty but could provide a means of negotiating more favourable terms
Regulatory and compliance

EU takes legal action over failure to implement the Single-Use Plastics Directive

What is the status of implementation, the perspective from France and Poland, and the announcement's impact?
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

HSE to investigate musculoskeletal disorders in construction sector | First legal action brought against freeholder for defective cladding | New
The Built Environment

What is the impact of Spain's limitation on annual residential rent reviews?

An extraordinary limitation was extended to 31 December 2022 – it remains to be seen if the government will extend
Energy and Energy Transition

Energy saving requirements are emerging across Europe

The war in Ukraine and the energy crunch are precipitating policy responses across the continent
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

Coroner reforms in the UK: what happened this summer? | HSE to investigate businesses where materials that contain silica are