Comment & Opinion

“We focus on common issues in property management, such as the extent of the First-tier Tribunal’s jurisdiction, Renters’ Rights, the provision of gas safety certificates, and the latest building safety developments.”

In City of Lincoln Council v Plantview Ltd, the FTT has provided guidance on the scope of recoverable costs under section 124 of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Illegal entry onto land, unlawful waste deposits, and nuisance activity represent major risks for landowners. Incidents have increased in recent years, driven by factors ranging from organised criminality and opportunistic dumping, to protestor activism.

“The Living sector faces sustained reform and intervention across tenure, planning, building safety and sustainability. While measures such as planning and leasehold reform, new subsidy routes, and the National Housing Bank aim to accelerate housing supply, they are coupled with tightening compliance obligations, notably on building safety, energy performance, consumer protection and ESG.”

In today’s uncertain market, many businesses are reconsidering deals which have become commercially unfavourable – perhaps due to supply chain disruption, the rising costs of materials, outdated appraisals and other factors.

The government has published its response to its 2025 consultation on the implementation of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. BNG is now scheduled to apply to NSIP applications from this coming November.

“A consistent lesson from large-scale schemes is the importance of establishing a clear delivery strategy at the outset. Too often, key issues such as infrastructure responsibilities, cost-sharing and delivery mechanisms, are left until later in the planning process. By that stage, negotiations become more complex and can delay progress.”

“Clubs depend on public trust to attract talent, engage supporters, secure sponsorships, and maintain commercial relationships.”