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Real estate

Spain's horizontal property law reform requires express approval of tourist apartment activity by "community of owners"

Homeowners' communities will have more control over tourist apartments and a say in whether to permit these rentals

22/04/2025

Read time 2m

Real estate

English High Court recent rulings consider landowners' rights to an injunction against drone users

Two approaches have been taken by the High Court to granting injunctions against 'drone trespass' over private property

15/04/2025

Read time 5m

Real estate

High Court in Placefirst clarifies payment notices under the UK Construction Act

The judgment provides some clarity on the timing and content of payment and payless notices in construction contracts

14/04/2025

Read time 5m

The Built Environment

UK's approach to heat networks set for change under new regulatory regime

Operators, managers and suppliers will be checking contractual arrangements as rules and fines with 'teeth' take effect

11/04/2025

Read time 5m

Real estate tax

CJEU rules that the sale of land can lead to 'VAT entrepreneurship' even if development outsourced

The decision has tax implications for individuals, developers and investors and underlines the need for clear agreements

08/04/2025

Read time 3m

Infrastructure

Will the Planning and Infrastructure Bill deliver a faster and more certain consenting process for nationally significant infrastructure projects?

Fine tuning the consenting regime and a focus on infra could help deliver 1.5 million houses and 150 NSIPs by...

08/04/2025

Read time 5m

The Built Environment

Building Safety Levy delayed but rates confirmed by UK government

The levy's details and implications are the subject of much speculation and concern among UK-based developers

02/04/2025

Read time 3m

The Built Environment

What are the implications of the Renters' Rights Bill on the student and build-to-rent sectors in England?

While there are practical issues to address and short-term impacts anticipated, the industry has a strategy to adapt and looks...

01/04/2025

Read time 3m

Real estate

English High Court rules in favour of landlord opposing lease renewal under 'ground G'

The decision was made on the basis of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and an intention to occupy for...

27/03/2025

Read time 5m

Regulatory and compliance

How is the UK regulatory landscape set to change?

The government is driving a pro-growth agenda, leading to transformative changes in regulatory operations

27/03/2025

Read time 12m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2025

Planning and Infrastructure Bill House of Commons reading | Hedgerow management regulations guidance | Call for Evidence on Water Sector...

26/03/2025

Read time 6m

The Built Environment

What might the UK government's Nature Restoration Fund and Environmental Delivery Plans mean for developers?

Proposals in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill aim to balance conservation and development

24/03/2025

Read time 5m

Real estate

UK Supreme Court clarifies 10-year 'reasonable belief' requirement in adverse possession applications

Ruling highlights the need for landowners to inspect regularly for encroachment to minimise the risk of a costly dispute

14/03/2025

Read time 4m

Real estate

English High Court judgment highlights challenges of obtaining building liability and information orders

The court's ruling means claimants must establish primary liability before applying for either of the orders

11/03/2025

Read time 4m

Real estate

Government unveils plans to reinvigorate commonhold for residential ownership in England and Wales

Replacing long leasehold will be complex and take time but a draft bill and consultation are expected later this year

11/03/2025

Read time 6m

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Real estate

Spain's horizontal property law reform requires express approval of tourist apartment activity by "community of owners"

Homeowners' communities will have more control over tourist apartments and a say in whether to permit these rentals

22/04/2025

Read time 2m

Real estate

English High Court recent rulings consider landowners' rights to an injunction against drone users

Two approaches have been taken by the High Court to granting injunctions against 'drone trespass' over private property

15/04/2025

Read time 5m

Real estate

High Court in Placefirst clarifies payment notices under the UK Construction Act

The judgment provides some clarity on the timing and content of payment and payless notices in construction contracts

14/04/2025

Read time 5m

The Built Environment

UK's approach to heat networks set for change under new regulatory regime

Operators, managers and suppliers will be checking contractual arrangements as rules and fines with 'teeth' take effect

11/04/2025

Read time 5m

Real estate tax

CJEU rules that the sale of land can lead to 'VAT entrepreneurship' even if development outsourced

The decision has tax implications for individuals, developers and investors and underlines the need for clear agreements

08/04/2025

Read time 3m

Infrastructure

Will the Planning and Infrastructure Bill deliver a faster and more certain consenting process for nationally significant infrastructure projects?

Fine tuning the consenting regime and a focus on infra could help deliver 1.5 million houses and 150 NSIPs by...

08/04/2025

Read time 5m

The Built Environment

Building Safety Levy delayed but rates confirmed by UK government

The levy's details and implications are the subject of much speculation and concern among UK-based developers

02/04/2025

Read time 3m

The Built Environment

What are the implications of the Renters' Rights Bill on the student and build-to-rent sectors in England?

While there are practical issues to address and short-term impacts anticipated, the industry has a strategy to adapt and looks...

01/04/2025

Read time 3m

Real estate

English High Court rules in favour of landlord opposing lease renewal under 'ground G'

The decision was made on the basis of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and an intention to occupy for...

27/03/2025

Read time 5m

Regulatory and compliance

How is the UK regulatory landscape set to change?

The government is driving a pro-growth agenda, leading to transformative changes in regulatory operations

27/03/2025

Read time 12m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2025

Planning and Infrastructure Bill House of Commons reading | Hedgerow management regulations guidance | Call for Evidence on Water Sector...

26/03/2025

Read time 6m

The Built Environment

What might the UK government's Nature Restoration Fund and Environmental Delivery Plans mean for developers?

Proposals in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill aim to balance conservation and development

24/03/2025

Read time 5m

Real estate

UK Supreme Court clarifies 10-year 'reasonable belief' requirement in adverse possession applications

Ruling highlights the need for landowners to inspect regularly for encroachment to minimise the risk of a costly dispute

14/03/2025

Read time 4m

Real estate

English High Court judgment highlights challenges of obtaining building liability and information orders

The court's ruling means claimants must establish primary liability before applying for either of the orders

11/03/2025

Read time 4m

Real estate

Government unveils plans to reinvigorate commonhold for residential ownership in England and Wales

Replacing long leasehold will be complex and take time but a draft bill and consultation are expected later this year

11/03/2025

Read time 6m

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