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UK Issues The Provision Of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026
The UK government has introduced new regulations requiring businesses to disclose contractual control rights over registered land to HM Land Registry, creating a public database that will fundamentally change transparency in the development land market. These regulations, which come into force in April 2027, impose criminal liability for non-compliance and will affect options, pre-emptions, and various land development agreements. Developers and landowners must prepare for significant operational changes as
United Kingdom Real Estate
JD
Jones Day
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Nine LPAs Placed Into ‘special Measures’: What Developers Need To Know About Major Planning Applications
The UK Government has designated nine local planning authorities for "special measures" under section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, enabling developers to bypass local councils and submit major planning applications directly to the Planning Inspectorate. This intervention creates new strategic options for housebuilders and commercial developers, but requires careful consideration of when and how to use this alternative route to consent.
United Kingdom Real Estate
GW
Gowling WLG
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Continuing Uncertainty On The Law Of Prescription
A Scottish court ruling reveals that the Prescription (Scotland) 2018 Act did not soften the harsh prescription regime as intended, with the prescriptive period potentially beginning before claimants are aware that loss has been caused by a legal wrong. The Ogilvie Construction case demonstrates how economic loss claims may prescribe before parties discover defects are attributable to breaches of duty, creating significant implications for construction disputes.
United Kingdom Real Estate
Sa
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
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Paid In 60 Days: The Government’s New Commercial Payments Bill Aims To Crack Down On Late Payments Across UK Supply Chains
The Commercial Payments Bill proposes to cap payment terms at 60 days, void non-compliant clauses, and arm the Small Business Commissioner with wider enforcement powers. Businesses in sectors with extended supply chains should audit existing supplier contracts now, as any payment terms exceeding 60 days will be rendered void under the new regime.
United Kingdom Commercial
M
Macfarlanes LLP
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