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The Built Environment
Upcoming ban on upwards only rent reviews in England and Wales: what do landlords need to know?
The forthcoming ban on upwards only rent reviews will prompt many commercial landlords to reassess existing portfolios and reconsider their
The Building Safety Act
Wales reforms building safety rules for design and construction
New regulations taking effect in Wales from July introduce stricter duties at all stages of a building's construction
The Building Safety Act
Wales extends building safety rules beyond height limits
Senedd legislation creates a new in-occupation building safety regime that reaches further than its English equivalent
The Built Environment
English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial
Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued
The Built Environment
UK government to ban construction retentions and tighten late payment rules
Reforms spark industry concerns, including a 60-day payment cap and mandatory 8% interest above the Bank's base rate
Real estate
Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | March 2026
Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026
Increased relief for energy intensive industries | Updated waste separation requirements for recycling in Wales | UK ETS auction reserve
The Built Environment
UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets out unified framework for operational buildings
A new industry standard defines what qualifies as a net zero carbon aligned building, covering a broad range of sectors
Construction disputes
Sustainable aviation fuel projects in the UK: when does the Construction Act apply?
New SAF infrastructure may trigger unintended statutory payment and adjudication risks with contractual consequences
Real estate
New transparency regime for contractual control over land: what it means for developers and landowners in England and Wales
Introduction of public register of qualifying land control agreements will mark significant change for the development industry, with limited time
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK
Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026
UK: UK-EU relations - UK government responds to House of Lords committee report | Sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and emissions
