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Major shifts across the real estate market are reshaping decisions and creating new challenges for owners, investors and developers alike. With ever‑changing regulatory and legislative reforms – from the Building Safety Act to the proposed bans on upwards‑only rent reviews – commercial uncertainty is increasing, generating a growing need for specialist legal support to guide you through decisions with confidence.

A new report, “ Replacing Empty Spaces with Productive, Green Places ,” published by Habitat for Humanity GB, M&G Real Estate, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), presents a compelling environmental and legal case for repurposing underutilised buildings across urban areas. Focusing on innovative approaches in cities such as Paris and Brussels, the report highlights how strategic redevelopment and adaptive reuse can transform vacant properties into

In a recent BE News article, Head of Legal Training, Richard Snape, covers the drafted Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.

The Government has today announced decisions on the future unitaries for the areas of Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. The Government is yet to make a decision on the future of East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton on Hove due to concerns regarding all four of the proposals they received.

The following update provides you with the key news relating to devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) during the first quarter of 2026.

We are delighted to announce that have appointed two property partners that specialise in development, expanding our capacity to provide expert legal advice across large-scale urban regeneration and mixed-use development schemes. Partner Christopher Brigstocke is a highly experienced property lawyer specialising in major urban regeneration and infrastructure projects. He has acted for a wide range of clients including developers, investors, funders, landowners and public sec