What are the key “need to knows” for real estate investors when investing in the later living sector in the UK, France and Spain? Given the trend towards an ageing population across Europe and beyond, later living is one of...more
There is real change afoot in the global political landscape: the US Presidential election is around the corner, the UK has a new government and elections for the European Parliament were held over the summer. So what does...more
The new UK government has leapt out of the starting blocks at full pace in terms of promises of reform, a rental revolution and a planning shake-up. So what is coming down the line in terms of new legislation over the next...more
Our Real Estate Horizons one page summary explains what the new BNG requirement is, when it’s relevant and the options available for satisfying it, and provide details on how the biodiversity value of a site is calculated...more
The last year has seen a huge amount of change, both politically and economically, which has also been reflected in a constant array of new government policies. What is coming down the line in terms of new legislation in 2023...more
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In a post pandemic world which has seen a seismic shift in living and working habits, it is no secret that the government wants to update the planning system. Whilst we wait for Gove's "transformative" Levelling Up and...more
The Supreme Court has handed down judgment today in an eagerly awaited case on restrictive covenants and affordable housing. It is the first time that the Supreme Court has considered a case on the modification of restrictive...more
On 15 October, the government published a consultation on tightening minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial properties.
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Are we overly cautious when dealing with Japanese knotweed? Are other countries more proportionate in their approach? And do we need a new risk assessment to better reflect the situation on the ground? Read on to find out...more
The issue of climate change couldn’t be more topical. But what is “net zero carbon”? Is it just another buzzword and what does it really mean? The UK Green Building Council has this week published its Framework Definition on...more
Following the Court of Appeal decision in Network Rail Infrastructure Limited v Williams and Waistell, Parliament is digging deeper to untangle the effect of Japanese knotweed on the built environment. ...more