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Real estate
What does the second half of 2025 offer the commercial real estate sector in England?
As mid-year approaches, there are a number of significant legal changes expected, with consultations heralding further reform
Real estate
FTT calls again for proportionate and reasonable cost claims in the negotiation of UK Code agreements
Tribunal decision is another clear victory for operators in their battle with site providers over unconstructive costs
The Building Safety Act
Recent case highlights need for further guidance on what constitutes a high-rise building in England
Court that decided that a roof-top garden was a 'storey' for building safety purposes exceeded its jurisdiction
Real estate
English High Court scrutinises landlord's insurance commissions in blockbuster Trocadero case
Landlord's commission practices may end up on the cutting room floor in significant case involving insurance premiums
Commercial
Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages
The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements
The Built Environment
WhatsApp construction contract held to be binding in English law
Case acts as a reminder of the importance of formalising contracts and actively managing them
The Built Environment
Boost for housing and infrastructure in UK government spending review
Significant cash injection allocated, with more detail for the built environment sector expected in the forthcoming infrastructure and industrial strategies
Real estate
UK Supreme Court rules against landowners seeking to restrict campers' rights on Dartmoor
Ruling held that 'open-air recreation' included camping in areas not designated as campsites
Energy and Energy Transition
Government proposes mandatory community benefit and shared ownership schemes to support its clean energy goals in Great Britain
Working paper seeks views on scope and approaches to take to support low carbon energy infrastructure and renewable energy generation
Regulatory and compliance
European Commission publishes new single market strategy to further develop the European market
Proposal to ease burdens on smaller businesses and lift barriers to trade and investment likely to have positive impact on
The Building Safety Act
UK Supreme Court decides landmark Building Safety Act case
Judgment has wide-ranging ramifications for developers, builders, architects, designers and consultants
Real estate
First-Tier Tribunal addresses disproportionate legal and professional costs in UK Code litigation
The decision highlights the increasing costs sought by site providers and the need for sensible expense management
