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  09/05/2025

  United Kingdom

  PFAS in soils: con­sid­er­a­tions for landowners and developers

  PFAS are hardly out of the news at the moment and awareness of PFAS risks is growing. In the UK, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched an inquiry into whether enough is being done to address the risks of PFAS, which will include consideration of whether the current regulatory regime is fit for purpose.  A report for the Environment Agency has identified up to 10,000 “high risk” PFAS contaminated sites in England. In this article, we look at PFAS impacts in soils and the associated legal risks to landowners, developers and lenders and consider the practical steps...

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  08/05/2025

  England

  The Renters’ Rights Bill – Uncertainty for PBSA?

  Summary Our series of articles on the Renters’ Rights Bill (most recent article here) have set out the passage of this controversial Bill and the likely effects it may have on the private rented sector.As the Bill reaches the final days of the House of Lords Committee stage, the Government remains determined to achieve Royal Assent before the Parliamentary summer break on 22 July 2025.One vital area remains unresolved however in respect of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (“PBSA”) providers and the Government’s recent U-turn has introduced the possibility of an unexpected...

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  08/04/2025

  United Kingdom

  New legislation to protect certain larger premises and events from terrorist attacks

  This article contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.SummaryThe Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as “Martyn’s Law”, gained Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. This is intended to protect certain larger premises and events in the UK from terrorist attacks. It will impact on premises with a capacity of 200 or more people and there will be additional measures for premises or events with a capacity of 800 or more people. This could affect a variety of larger premises including shopping centres, hotels, schools and stadiums...

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  21/03/2025

  Serbia

  Evolution of luxury residential projects in Serbia: market trends, legal challenges, and global perspective

  Serbia’s real estate market is undergoing a significant transformation, especially in Belgrade, the capital of the country. The rise of luxury residential projects, with prices exceeding EUR 10,000 per square meter in prime locations, marks a new phase in the country’s high-end residential sector. Both local and international investors are increasingly drawn to the city, seeking to leverage the growing demand for premium living space. As with any rapidly evolving market, however, investors must carefully navigate a complex landscape of legal and regulatory challenges to ensure compliance...

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  05/03/2025

  United Kingdom

  Clarifying termination rights under the Electronic Com­mu­nic­a­tions Code

  SummaryIn the recent case of Vodafone Limited v Icon Tower Infrastructure Limited and AP Wireless II (UK) Limited, the Upper Tribunal has given much needed clarity on three of the four possible Electronic Communication Code (“Code”) termination grounds (substantial breaches, redevelopment and public benefit).The claim was heard by the Tribunal at a joint hearing along with a claim under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the “1954 Act”) claim between Vodafone Limited v AP Wireless II (UK) Limited as both had similar preliminary issues and it is an important decision.Vodafone...

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  04/03/2025

  England and Wales

  Proposals for commonhold to replace leasehold as tenure for new flats

  SummaryThe Government has published a White paper proposing a reinvigorated form of commonhold as a new form of ownership for flat owners. New leasehold flats will be banned and will be replaced by commonhold as the default tenure, with flat owners becoming commonhold unit owners. Commonhold will give flat owners a stake in the ownership of their buildings, providing them with greater control, power and security over their properties.Key aspects of the proposed reformed commonhold in the White paper include:Commonhold will apply to all types of developments, including mixed-use schemes. There will...

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