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Introduction of the Contractual Controls Regime – How will this impact property development?

The Government is introducing new regulations to increase transparency around contractual arrangements regarding the development or disposal of registered land….
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Leasehold Reform Bill 2028: What the £250 Ground Rent Limit Means for You

The Government have recently published a draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill. If an existing lease contains an onerous level…
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Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025: Key changes for Developers and Housebuilders

The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 has received royal assent on the 18th December 2025 marking a significant change to…
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Build Baby Build: Has Labour’s Housing Plan Delivered?

On 12 December 2024, the Labour government unveiled its ambitious roadmap to “get Britain building again,” pledging to deliver 1.5…
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Awaab’s Law: A Turning Point for Social Housing in England

In 2020, the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak sent shockwaves through the UK….
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Residential Development Site Setup – Key Considerations

After the extensive process of acquiring a development site, managing the complex planning and construction requirements, handling the unpredictability of…
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Plot Sales FAQs

Where NHBC (or alternative warranty provider) deal with the warranty and the Building Regulations on a development, what is the…
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill – Key Takeaways

The UK government has introduced the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to accelerate the construction of 1.5 million homes and key…
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Biodiversity Net Gain & Labour’s Housebuilding Proposals

The UK’s housebuilding market faces challenges in response to the introduction of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirement under the…
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Last Chance to Comment: Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

The new government have promised to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years. These ambitious plans will…
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Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain – changes from 12 February 2024

Biodiversity net gain is a government strategy to ensure that habitat for wildlife is in a better state than it…
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New Building Regulations: Leisure & Hospitality Industry

It is hugely important that all those involved in the construction industry understand the new regulations and duties….