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The Built Environment

Reforms to the UK's private rented sector – where are we now?

Widespread reforms are proposed with 'no fault' evictions being scrapped and the introduction of a legally binding 'Decent Homes Standard'

Knowledge Notes

UK business law predictions for 2023

As the new year unfolds, we look ahead at what legal developments businesses can expect
The Built Environment

A look ahead for UK real estate in 2023

The new year will be a busy one – including the implementation of new regimes for overseas ownership of UK
Decarbonisation

EU agrees reforms to its carbon market

European Parliament and the Council reach political agreements to reform the emissions trading system and to prevent carbon leakage
Real estate

Business rates in 2023 to shake up statutory compensation in UK lease renewals

Changes to rateable values will affect what is payable when terminating leases under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Blockchain

Tokenisation of real estate: the way forward

What is needed to bring tokenisation mainstream? The final article in this series offers a route map for implementation
Blockchain

Tokenisation of real estate: what are the barriers?

To succeed, tokenisation must win investor trust and comply with land law's formalities and financial regulation's rigour
Blockchain

Tokenisation of real estate: an untapped opportunity

What is tokenisation and what significant potential benefits could it offer?
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