Without prior consultation, the UK government has introduced a significant reform to the commercial property landscape through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the Bill), published on July 10,...more
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Any overseas entity acquiring a Qualifying Estate must register on the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE). The ROE opened for registrations on August 1, 2022. Since September 5, 2022, an overseas entity that is not...more
Few would disagree that elements of the English rental sector are ripe for a reshape.
The Renters' Rights Bill (the Bill) aims to equip vulnerable tenants paying for substandard accommodation with protection against the...more
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 requires overseas entities which own, or wish to acquire, certain real estate in the UK to register with Companies House and to provide, and keep up-to-date,...more
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act) requires overseas entities that own, or wish to acquire, certain real estate in the UK (a Qualifying Estate) to register with Companies House and to provide...more
Following the Bill’s introduction to Parliament, there has been a focus on the abolition of Section 21 “no fault” evictions, but there are also other key changes to consider....more
Europe’s real estate decarbonisation rules are among the most stringent in the world. By focusing on efficiency – and allocating responsibility for funding upgrades – they offer an example to follow....more
We look at the new rent arrears ringfencing and binding arbitration regime for commercial tenants and their landlords. Continued economic uncertainty means large tenants and their stakeholders should be mindful of the UK’s...more
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 requires overseas entities which own, or wish to acquire, certain real estate in the UK to register with Companies House and to provide, and keep up-to-date,...more
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill (the “Bill”) is due for enactment on 25 March 2022....more
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) came in to force on 4 January 2022. We consider the risks posed to real estate investors and the implications for the real estate sector in the UK.
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