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A Bolt From the Blue: Upwards - Only Rent Reviews to Be Outlawed

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INTRODUCTION - Just as we were winding down for the summer, the commercial property industry was shocked by the announcement that the government has unexpectedly decided to seek to ban upwards only rent reviews (“UORR”)....more

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Upwards-Only Rent Reviews to be Banned in New Commercial Leases

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Summary - As part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the Bill), the Government has announced plans to ban upwards-only rent reviews in new commercial leases in England (English Devolution and Community...more

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Ban on upwards only rent reviews—a major shake-up for commercial real estate?

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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, 2025. ...more

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Unpicking the Government’s Bill to Ban Upwards Only Rent Reviews

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The Government (through Deputy PM Angela Rayner) introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill into the Commons on 10 July. Amongst other matters the Bill seeks to reignite a Labour policy last seen at the...more

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UK Real Estate: An end to upwards-only rent reviews?

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On 10 July 2025, the UK Government published its “English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill”, saying it aimed to let local people “take the reins in driving growth”. But tucked away in a 338 page Bill dealing...more

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UK ESG Real Estate Update - Summer 2025

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In our latest ESG update, Hannah Quarterman and Rosie Shields examine the potential introduction of the Nature Restoration Fund as part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Ben Willis explores the inclusion of green lease...more

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The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022: A Solution to the Commercial Rent Arrears Problem?

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On 24 March 2022, the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 (the “Act”), took effect. This legislation further continues the range of coronavirus measures passed by the government, which aim to provide an as fair as possible...more

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Coronavirus Act 2020 (England and Wales) Business Tenancies - protection from forfeiture for rent arrears

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What is proposed for business tenancies? A section in the Coronavirus Act 2020 (the “Act”), which is the government’s emergency legislation, will stop the forfeiture of business tenancies for non-payment of rent (including...more

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