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THE GOVERNMENT REFORM HUB

The new Government announcements on law reform and policy and how this will impact the real estate sector.

A new Government brings hope and uncertainty in equal measure. For those involved in placemaking and real estate, much of the hope lies in Labour plans to reform the planning system, unlock the housing system, regenerate old towns and create new ones too. 

 

The purpose of this page it to keep you up to date on all of the key policy, fiscal and legislative reforms that this Labour Government makes (or plans to make).  This will help you to identify the key risk areas for your organisation, as well as the opportunities – because if you move quickly and position yourself accordingly, there will be many of the latter. â€‹ 

 

If you need any support, you can reach our leading public sector team here

KEY REFORMS

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Consultation on the new National Planning Policy Framework indicates significant change to planning regime 

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No grey-vy train for green belt landowners?

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New towns key to delivering 1.5 million homes

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Fixing the housing crisis: a view from the industry

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Major changes expected following the Grenfell Inquiry

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The case for greater Government investment in our coastal communities

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Key considerations for the Government property disposal programme

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New anti-terror bill has significant implications for real estate sector

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Chrisa Tsompani

Partner

Stephen Chalcraft

Partner

Stephanie Hall

Partner

Matthew Needham-Laing

Partner

Malcolm Iley

Consultant

Christopher Kerr

Head of ESG

Nigel Hewitson

Partner

Madeleine Davitt

Senior Partner

Richard Holmes

Partner

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