United Kingdom: Real Estate and Construction

Nikki Powell speaks with Emma Lessani, Head of Property at New Look, about her unconventional path to retail property leadership.

Buying your first home is exciting but it can also feel frustrating when things move more slowly than expected.

The UK government has released comprehensive guidance on the Renters' Rights Act, detailing sweeping changes to the private rental sector that take effect May 1, 2026. Landlords face new obligations including mandatory information sheets for tenants, elimination of fixed-term tenancies in favor of rolling agreements, and the abolition of no-fault evictions through section 21 notices. These reforms fundamentally reshape the landlord-tenant relationship, introducing stricter rent review procedures, expanded t