In this issue we are covering some of the recent legislative changes and what they mean to our clients.  Earlier this year myself and some of the Real Estate Dispute Resolution team were invited to do an 'Ask the Experts' slot with HOUSED, The Shared Living podcast, which was an opportunity to answer questions from HOUSED listeners about the Renters Rights Act 2025, the Building Safety Act 2022's Dutyholder Regime and the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.

The UK real estate sector is facing significant and substantive legislative change that touches every stage of the property lifecycle, from development to occupation and management. For developers, landlords, occupiers, and funds, the challenge isn’t just keeping up, it’s understanding how these changes affect strategy, risk, and operations.

To help our clients navigate this evolving landscape, we’ve created a series of brochure to offer practical insight on the key areas of reform and are available to download from our website.

If you have any queries, please get in touch with one of our team.

Best regards
Amanda McNeil
Head of Real Estate

 

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Building Safety: Compliance Meets Complexity

Our Building Safety team bring you a step by step guide on where we are with the Building Safety Act as it continues to reshape how higher-risk buildings are designed, built, and occupied. 

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Renters’ Rights: A New Rental Landscape

Royal Assent was granted on Monday 27 October and with the many questions from our clients, Amanda McNeil talks to HOUSED Shared Living podcast to answer some of their questions.

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Leasehold & Freehold Reform: Ownership Reimagined

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act marks a turning point in how homes are owned and managed.  What will be the affect on leaseholders, landlords and developers? 

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Planning Reform: Speed vs. Scrutiny

The government’s proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill promise to streamline approvals, unlock housing delivery, and modernise local planning. But the details remain fluid, and the sector is watching closely.

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Architects as duty holders and competencies.

An area that has had less discussion in the media but is a critical part of the building safety landscape including the Gateway Regime is competency and how architects are approaching their responsibilities within the BSA and need for training teams.

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HOUSED Shared Living – a perspective of legal reforms

Sarah Canning shares the challenges HOUSED listeners have shared on the legislative reforms and how important it is to get clear advice to help navigate and be prepared for the changes that do not affect the end user.

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Supporting You Through Change

These reforms are not just legal updates—they’re strategic shifts that affect how our clients build, invest, and operate. 

Whether you're navigating compliance, assessing risk, or planning your next move, we’re here to help you make sense of the change—and turn it into opportunity.

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