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Turning construction ‘green’
The UK plans to cut carbon emissions by 81% by 2035, addressing the construction industry’s significant contribution of 40% to national emissions. Luke Barnes, lists the aims to ensure buildings meet strict carbon and energy efficiency criteria.
How “green” was the Autumn Budget?
Rachel Reeves’ Budget emphasised clean energy with investments in housing, energy efficiency, and EV adoption. Kate Hughes and Christobel Smales list the key initiatives included £3.4 billion for the Warm Homes Plan and support for carbon capture, nuclear, and hydrogen projects.
Driving into an electric future
Last week, Claire Durkin embraced the future of travel by driving an electric car from Kent to Manchester. Nervous yet determined, she meticulously planned her route with rapid charging stations to avoid issues. Claire remains skeptical about the infrastructure and wonders if recent government announcements will boost her confidence in electric vehicle adoption.
EPCs and employee flats – A recap on the rules
In a recent article from Alix Lee and James Ingram, they recap on the rules for employers around employee flats. When providing employee accommodation, employers should be mindful of their obligations to comply with The Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations.
Foundations for growth: real estate insights from the Autumn Budget
Rachel Reeves presented the first budget delivered by a female Chancellor, which focused on “Fixing the foundations to deliver change.” Stephen Hedley, Beth Gascoyne, Victoria Murray, Christobel Smales, and Kate Hughes explore the key updates for real estate, including CGT and SDLT increases, affordable housing funding, and new planning support aimed at boosting development.
A shift on RTM procedural compliance – Supreme Court’s landmark decision
Earlier in the summer, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark judgment in the case of A1 Properties (Sunderland) Ltd v Tudor Studios RTM Company Ltd [2024] UKSC 27. Veronica Vundi, examines how this decision strengthens leaseholders’ rights and limits landlords’ ability to block RTM claims on technicalities.
The Building Safety Act (Part 3): In conversation with Anna Favre and Laura Southgate
In this episode of our 'In conversation with...' series, Laura Southgate and Anna Favre consider the certification process under the BSA, particularly the landlord’s certificate. They explain the circumstances in which a landlord must provide this certificate, the information it must contain, and the potential consequences of non-compliance.