Keywords: real estate developments, energy performance certificate, draft finance bill 2013

1. Changes to the Energy Performance Certificate Regime

A number of changes to the Energy Performance Certificate Regime came into force on 9 January 2013 under the consolidated Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012. This briefing summarises the major changes.

2. Draft Finance Bill 2013: Key Property Implications

The Treasury has published draft legislation to be included in the Finance Bill in Spring 2013. There are some notable developments which will be of direct relevant to the property sector. This briefing summarises those major developments.

Originally published on 14 January 2013.

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