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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

Hogan Lovells

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

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in England and Wales (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER BRITISH LAW - 1. Introduction - Historically, there has been significant investment by overseas individuals and corporations in real estate in England and Wales and in...more

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Global Real Estate Horizon Scanner – Spring 2025

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We have seen far-reaching change on the global political stage over the last few months. Since the publication of our last Global Real Estate Horizon Scanner, we have seen the election and inauguration of President Trump, the...more

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Briefcase 2024 Quarter 1: Key Real Estate Cases and Updates

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Case 1: Blackhorse Investments (Borough) Ltd v Southwark London Borough Council - The Upper Tribunal found that an alienation covenant, a keep open covenant and a best endeavours covenant were outside of its jurisdiction...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in England and Wales (Update)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER BRITISH LAW - 1. Introduction - Historically, there has been significant investment by overseas individuals and corporations in real estate in England and Wales and in...more

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The greenwashing trap is set for landlords and tenants

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Climate change presents a series of risks and opportunities for companies across the board. Increasingly they are being put on the spot to demonstrate that they have these things in hand and have a credible plan. ...more

K&L Gates LLP

Global Office Asset Trends: A Look at 2023 and Beyond

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Post-pandemic, with some level of remote work here to stay, the global real estate industry is tracking an unprecedented reassessment of the office asset class. To paraphrase Mark Twain, have the rumors of the “death of the...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in England and Wales (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER BRITISH LAW - 1. Introduction - Historically, there has been significant investment by overseas individuals and corporations in real estate in England and Wales and in...more

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UK private rented sector: white paper published

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As part of its levelling-up agenda, on 16 June 2022 the government published its long awaited white paper on the reform of the private rented sector. Proposed changes include banning so-called no-fault evictions whilst...more

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Anti-money laundering: which trusts in the UK real estate sector must register by 1 September 2022?

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Trustees holding UK real estate must generally register the trust with HMRC following the extension of the Trust Registration Service. The TRS was launched in 2017 by the UK government as part of its implementation of the...more

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UK landmark reforms in the private rented sector

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Residential property reform is high on the government's legislative agenda as announced in this week's Queen's Speech.  Proposed changes to the rental market include banning the so-called no-fault evictions, a commitment to...more

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Briefcase Quarterly Update - Key Real Estate Cases and Updates - March 2022

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Gabb v. Farrokhzad - Landlord's Unreasonable Refusal to Consent to an Assignment of a Lease - ..Mr Gabb owned a flat in Kensington and had a difficult relationship with his landlord, Mr Farrokzhad. Following some...more

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UK government consults on the collective right to buy and manage mixed use buildings

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Views are being sought by the UK government on proposals by the Law Commission to extend the collective right to buy (“collective enfranchisement”) and manage mixed use blocks. Key changes include extending enfranchisement...more

White & Case LLP

European Real Estate Finance: Recent developments – June 2019

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As part of our periodic updates, here is an overview of recent developments of relevance to participants in the real estate finance market across certain key jurisdictions in Europe....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

UK’s Anti-Money Laundering Laws May Extend to Private Landlords

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On April 15, the UK Treasury released proposed steps, entitled a “consultation,” to adopt the EU’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive (“5AMLD”) into national law, while also seeking comments and evidence from stakeholders to...more

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Overriding Interest Summer 2018

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Welcome to the latest edition of Overriding Interest. Inside this issue: - Implementation of Beneficial Ownership Register for Overseas Owners and Buyers of UK Property Delayed until 2021 - Commercial Real Estate...more

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