United Kingdom: Real Estate

After six weeks of bruising election campaigning – not to mention recent years in which politics has strained the UK's long-founded reputation for consensus and stable policymaking – the nation wakes up on 5 July with a major shift in the landscape.

The right of responsible access (also known as the “right to roam”) allows everyone to access most land and inland water in Scotland for recreational and other purposes.

From 31 October 2026, new national rules will fundamentally change how planning decisions are made in England – with most decisions shifting from committee to officers. Here's what commercial developers need to know

In an increasingly competitive global living sector, purpose‑built student accommodation (PBSA) continues to stand out for its resilience and maturity. Underpinned by world‑leading universities...

Jersey property unit trusts ("JPUTs") have long been a cornerstone structure for investment into UK commercial real estate.

The UK’s Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026 (the Regulations) were made on 8 June 2026 and will introduce a new requirement to disclose certain contractual arrangements...

The UK's Future Homes Standard represents the most significant overhaul of energy efficiency requirements for new homes in England in over a decade, mandating that all new dwellings be "zero-carbon ready" by 2026. What does this future-proofing standard mean for developers, and how will the complex transitional arrangements and technical specifications reshape the residential construction landscape?

Leading voices from Legal & General, Delancey, Close Brothers and Greencore gathered at UKREiiF 2026 to discuss evolving investment strategies, sector challenges and the future direction of the UK Living sector.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 has abolished upwards-only rent review clauses in commercial leases, marking one of the most significant reforms...