Developer Contributions – Strategic Infrastructure

The UK Government has unveiled the next phase of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, introducing a mandatory private rented sector database launching December 2026 and transferring rent increase dispute resolution from tribunals to the Valuation Office Agency. These reforms will fundamentally reshape compliance obligations for landlords across England, requiring registration of all rental properties with annual fees and updated enforcement mechanisms.

Section 21 has been abolished for new possession action from 1 May 2026, but landlords who need to sell with vacant possession still have a route. Ground 1A of the amended Housing Act 1988 allows a landlord to recover possession where a genuine sale is intended, but it comes with a four-month notice period, restrictions on reletting and remarketing, and potentially significant penalties for misuse.

The UK Government's Commercial Payments Bill is rapidly advancing toward becoming law, with the proposed ban on cash retentions in construction contracts now scheduled for third reading in October 2026.

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping changes to the UK rental market, including a mandatory national property registration system and a new process for handling rent disputes. Landlords face strict deadlines and significant penalties for non-compliance, while the government promises faster resolution of tenant challenges to rent increases.

The prospect of a third runway at Heathrow Airport has resurfaced, bringing uncertainty to communities across West London and the Thames Valley about homes, property values and future planning. This guide examines how the compensation framework operates for affected homeowners, identifies critical gaps in protection during the years between policy approval and construction, and explains why reform is needed to address the human and financial costs of prolonged infrastructure uncertainty.

The UK Government has announced the second phase of the Renters' Rights Act, introducing a mandatory Private Rented Sector Database that will roll out region-by-region starting in the West Midlands in December 2026. Landlords across England will face registration requirements, annual fees of £65 per property, and potential penalties of up to £40,000 for non-compliance, fundamentally changing how the private rental sector operates.

The UK Government has confirmed the operational framework for its new national rental property registration service, requiring landlords to register eligible private rented sector properties across England from December 2026. With registration costs of £65 per property annually and strict compliance deadlines varying by region, institutional investors and portfolio operators face significant data management and governance challenges. The rollout introduces ongoing reporting obligations that extend far

The measurement of a building is central to its valuation and for multi-let buildings the rent and service charge calculations.

The Society of Construction Law's (SCL) Delay and Disruption Protocol was first published in 2002.

The UK Government has accelerated the implementation timeline for new subscription contract laws under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, moving the enforcement date from Spring 2027 to January 2027. This change significantly reduces the preparation window for businesses offering subscription services, requiring urgent review of sign-up processes, renewal notifications, and cancellation systems to ensure compliance with the new consumer protection regime.

Workers have a statutory right to be accompanied at certain disciplinary and grievance hearings by a work colleague, trade union official or certified union representative.

Earlier this month, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (John Healey MP), Secretary of State (Louise Haigh MP) and the Attorney General (Ellie Reeves KC MP) issued a Letter to all ministers...

Since my blog last September, there has continued to be lots of activity in the battery energy storage systems (BESS) sector in Scotland.

Explore critical updates in UK employment law affecting workplace rights, trade union access, and immigration compliance. These insights examine how recent legislative changes impact employer obligations, from expanded right-to-work verification requirements to new union workplace access provisions and evolving discrimination frameworks.

The decision in Shell Chemicals UK Ltd and Shell UK Limited against Scottish Ministers is an important planning law decision which explores the relationship between planning controls, private property rights and other regulations.

The Information Commissioner's Office has introduced new procedural requirements for handling data protection complaints in the UK. These changes affect how organizations and individuals must navigate the complaint process under data protection law. Understanding these new rules is essential for compliance and effective complaint management.

Community ownership has been a significant feature of Scotland’s land reform agenda since the introduction of the first community rights to buy under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act of 2003.

Following publication of the Report, the European Alcoholic Beverages Sector representing the wine, beer, spirits and cider sector was invited to respond to ‘consumers' expectations'...

Back-to-back drafting is a familiar feature of construction contracting where the contractor accepts an obligation under the main contract and seeks to pass it down to the subcontractor responsible for that part of the works.