We summarise the key pledges made in relation to property as well as the response of the property market including those of the British Property Federation (BPF) and the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) made two announcements recently regarding changes to building regulations and new powers being granted to local authorities (LAs) in a bid to revive and regenerate high streets.

On 9 May 2024, 73 pieces of redundant environmental legislation originating from EU law were revoked.

The Party Wall Act 1996 is often seen as an obstacle to completing works, when it is really an aid. For neighbouring owners, its flexibility should be embraced and not avoided.

Summary of the recent amendments to The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (into force 1 May 2024) and how these changes affect the way Local Authorities deal with Compulsory Purchase Orders, provide social housing and compensation to landowners.

The Government has passed the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 as one of several Bills pushed through on Friday before Parliament shut down in advance of the election.

Episode 1 in our “step-by-step” video series, helping you to prepare for the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023.

The “step-by-step” video series will help you prepare for the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023.

The Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) is expected to come into force in October 2024. In preparation for this, a second tranche of technical guidance has been published by Cabinet Office.

Local authorities are under increasing pressure to deliver the net zero targets set out in the Climate Change Act 2008 which requires the UK by 2050 to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) were established to replace the nine regional development agencies responsible for promoting local economic development. From 1 April 2024 LEP functions have been transferred back to local authority responsibility.

PFI (Private Finance Initiative) contract expiry will be resource intensive and a misalignment of interests and authority incentives creates potential for disputes. We set out some “top tips” and considerations for local government organisations.