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A Note from Amanda McNeil, Head of Real Estate

As we enter December, it’s a good time to reflect on a year of significant legislative change across the property lifecycle - from development to occupation and management. For developers, landlords, occupiers, and funds, the challenge is not only keeping pace but understanding how these changes impact strategy, risk, and operations.

Despite hopes for relief, last week’s Budget offered little support for an industry grappling with viability and rising costs. Throughout the year, these issues have dominated debate as stakeholders search for solutions.

Earlier this year, our Real Estate Dispute Resolution team joined HOUSED’s Shared Living podcast for several “Ask the Experts” sessions, answering questions on major reforms: the Renters Rights Act 2025, the Building Safety Act 2022 Dutyholder Regime, and the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. With the Planning and Infrastructure Bill nearing Royal Assent and the BSR Inquiry results expected soon, we anticipate improvements to planning and gateway processes.

To support you in navigating this evolving landscape, we’ve created a series of practical brochures on the major reforms, available to download from our website. Jade Chalmers, Head of Planning and Construction, also shares an early look at planning changes, with more insights to follow in the new year.

If you’d like to discuss how these developments affect your projects or strategy, please reach out to one of our team, we’re here to help.

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Autumn Budget 2026: Highlights

When the Government delivered its long-anticipated November Statement last week, the property sector waited to see whether its call for genuine reform would finally be answered

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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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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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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill nears Royal Assent

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been making its way steadily through Parliament since March earlier this year. The Bill is expected to be given Royal Assent before the end of the year.         

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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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Architects as duty holders and competencies.

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

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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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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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