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The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has highlighted what many developers have been experiencing for some time: development viability is becoming…

Both current and future residential landlords should carefully take note of the latest Government developments on Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”)…

The Government is introducing new regulations to increase transparency around contractual arrangements regarding the development or disposal of registered land….

From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act (“RRA”) will take effect, marking the most significant overhaul of private renting…

Developers today face several difficulties with their projects, namely increasing construction costs, challenging financing conditions and significant planning delays….

The Government have recently published a draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill. If an existing lease contains an onerous level…

The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 has received royal assent on the 18th December 2025 marking a significant change to…

The duty holder regime was introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) with further provisions set out in the…

On 12 December 2024, the Labour government unveiled its ambitious roadmap to “get Britain building again,” pledging to deliver 1.5…

The Government in their November 2025 Autumn Budget, have now introduced changes to business rates to help with this which…

Break clauses are a key feature in many commercial leases, giving flexibility to both landlords and tenants. This article explains…

In 2020, the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak sent shockwaves through the UK….