European Union: Real Estate and Construction

A recent Dutch court ruling clarifies when assessment aspects of a phased environmental permit (BOPA) can be deferred to later permit stages. The case examines whether parking requirements for a residential conversion project could be evaluated separately from the initial use permit, establishing important precedents for flexible permit procedures.

Dagbod er et centralt redskab til at håndtere entreprenørens ansvarspådragende forsinkelse i byggerier.

Belgium's new Book 7 of the Civil Code introduces fundamental changes to real estate and construction law, reshaping risk allocation, conformity standards, and contractual relationships. With implementation set for September 2027, property developers, contractors, and real estate professionals face critical decisions about updating their standard documentation and contractual frameworks.

Ο θάνατος ενός συγγενικού προσώπου δημιουργεί, πέρα από τη συναισθηματική επιβάρυνση, μια σειρά από πρακτικά και νομικά ζητήματα. Τι γίνεται με τα ακίνητα του αποθανόντος; Τους τραπεζικούς του λογαρ

When a person passes away leaving assets in Cyprus, those assets cannot usually be transferred immediately to relatives or beneficiaries.

Cyprus has long been a preferred destination for property investment and family homes. Many foreign nationals own real estate here, either as a second residence or as part of a broader estate plan.

Mark- och miljööverdomstolen har meddelat ett nytt avgörande som ger vägledning om hur lokaliseringsutredningar ska utformas för arealkrävande verksamheter och hur intresseavvägningen mellan elproduktion och livsmedelsproduktion ska genomföras. Domstolen godkände en solcellsanläggning på 115 hektar brukningsvärd jordbruksmark efter att ha bedömt att elförsörjningsintresset vägde tyngre än intresset av att bevara marken f

Ireland moves forward with legislation to implement the EU Deforestation Regulation, introducing supply chain due diligence requirements for commodities like cattle, cocoa, coffee, and wood. The draft bill aims to ensure products placed on the Irish market are certified as deforestation-free, with enforcement beginning in December 2026.

Cyprus has been attracting foreign property buyers for decades. British retirees, Israeli investors, European families, Middle Eastern businesspeople and international professionals continue to look at Cyprus for homes...

Högsta domstolen har avgjort en central fråga om hur hyresvärdar ska delge uppsägningar av lokalhyresavtal till juridiska personer enligt jordabalken.

Ireland's residential rental sector has undergone significant transformation with the enactment of two major pieces of legislation in 2026. The Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 introduces substantial changes to compliance requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and dispute resolution processes that landlords and property managers must navigate. These reforms include new fixed payment notice regimes, extended timeframes for RTB proceedings, increased penalties, and stricter

Grid congestion in the Netherlands is creating unprecedented challenges for commercial real estate landlords and tenants, raising critical questions about who bears responsibility when insufficient electricity capacity affects leased premises. This analysis examines how Dutch Energy Act provisions, landlord-tenant law, and recent court decisions intersect to determine liability for grid capacity shortfalls.