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The Built Environment

Disruption to how we use, manage, trade, build, and connect with the built environment continues at pace. The drivers of change are our speciality, including environmental impact, net zero targets, urban dynamics, smart cities integration and the increasing importance of the social impact of the built environment. We're seeing emerging opportunities relating to energy and data across generation, storage and monetisation.

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Tech, Media and Comms

Wireless Infrastructure Strategy maps role for the future of telecoms in the UK

What is the background to the UK government strategy, its main measures and its potential implications?

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07/06/2023

Tech, Media and Comms

Wireless Infrastructure Strategy maps role for the future of telecoms in the UK

07/06/2023

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

30/05/2023

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

23/05/2023

The Built Environment

What to look out for in property management agreements in the UK and Europe

The terms of PMAs and other legal issues need careful thought as owner and managing agent relationships get more complex

15/05/2023

Real estate

Consultation on new powers for English local authorities for compulsory high street rental auctions closes next month

Stakeholders should submit their views before consultation on operation of proposed compulsory rental auctions of high street property in England...

11/05/2023

The Built Environment

Rental and safety reforms spark debate for the UK real estate 'living' sector

Investors, developers and operators are assessing the implications of a renters' reform bill and the Building Safety Act

04/05/2023

The Built Environment

Osborne Clarke hosts the Class Foundation's Student Living in the UK event

Osborne Clarke has been a partner and supporter of the Class Foundation since its conception

03/05/2023

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...

27/04/2023

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

26/04/2023

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

19/04/2023

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

13/04/2023

Competition, antitrust and trade

How is the UK National Security and Investment Act shaping up in its second year?

Businesses need to understand the NSIA's reach, applicability and filings that are made under its rules

03/04/2023

Energy and Utilities

Ofgem accelerates GB transmission network upgrades to deliver net-zero targets

Investment to complete 26 projects worth £20 billion by 2030 will support the electricity sector's decarbonisation drive

03/04/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2023

Water companies urged to share storm overflow improvement plans | UK government set to block Scotland’s DRS rollout | Biodiversity...

28/03/2023

Regulatory and compliance

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...

24/03/2023

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Tech, Media and Comms

Wireless Infrastructure Strategy maps role for the future of telecoms in the UK

What is the background to the UK government strategy, its main measures and its potential implications?

New -

07/06/2023

Tech, Media and Comms

Wireless Infrastructure Strategy maps role for the future of telecoms in the UK

07/06/2023

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

30/05/2023

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

23/05/2023

The Built Environment

What to look out for in property management agreements in the UK and Europe

The terms of PMAs and other legal issues need careful thought as owner and managing agent relationships get more complex

15/05/2023

Real estate

Consultation on new powers for English local authorities for compulsory high street rental auctions closes next month

Stakeholders should submit their views before consultation on operation of proposed compulsory rental auctions of high street property in England...

11/05/2023

The Built Environment

Rental and safety reforms spark debate for the UK real estate 'living' sector

Investors, developers and operators are assessing the implications of a renters' reform bill and the Building Safety Act

04/05/2023

The Built Environment

Osborne Clarke hosts the Class Foundation's Student Living in the UK event

Osborne Clarke has been a partner and supporter of the Class Foundation since its conception

03/05/2023

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...

27/04/2023

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

26/04/2023

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

19/04/2023

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

13/04/2023

Competition, antitrust and trade

How is the UK National Security and Investment Act shaping up in its second year?

Businesses need to understand the NSIA's reach, applicability and filings that are made under its rules

03/04/2023

Energy and Utilities

Ofgem accelerates GB transmission network upgrades to deliver net-zero targets

Investment to complete 26 projects worth £20 billion by 2030 will support the electricity sector's decarbonisation drive

03/04/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2023

Water companies urged to share storm overflow improvement plans | UK government set to block Scotland’s DRS rollout | Biodiversity...

28/03/2023

Regulatory and compliance

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...

24/03/2023

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