The Construction Leadership Council has issued essential guidance on the golden thread, aimed at those involved in the design, construction, and management of higher-risk buildings.

On 30 July 2024 Angela Rayner MP wrote to Metro Mayors and Local Authorities (LAs) about the Government’s home building plan. ​In this insight we outline the principal elements of the plan.

In the recent judicial review case, the High Court found in favour of Birmingham City Council regarding the Government’s decision to withdraw support from the Council in respect of its highways PFI scheme.

The judgment in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP was delivered by the Supreme Court on 9 July 2024. This insight discusses the ramifications of the judgment, and the subsequent considerations for beneficiaries of collateral warranties.

The Government has published proposed reforms to the NPPF and is seeking public input on these changes. The proposal seeks to undo a number of changes made to the NPPF in December 2023 to streamline the planning process.

The Regulator of Social Housing has published its latest consumer regulation review. In this insights we outlines the four most important themes coming out of the review.

The High Court has recently ruled on the case of Tropical Zoo v Hounslow LBC in which the court considered non-standard lease drafting and whether the local authority had waived its right to forfeiture of the lease due to its agent’s acceptance of rent.

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).

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 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.