Insights

Sweeper clauses are designed to help landlords recover unexpected property maintenance or repair costs.

The idea of rental auctions for high-street properties was announced back in 2022 but will finally be progressed in the summer of 2024.

Unfortunately, the current economic climate means that more tenants are taking the difficult decision to approach their landlord to discuss ending their commercial lease.

Changes to charity land disposal rules introduced by the Charities Act 2022 come into effect today (14 June)

It has been hotly debated for years, but the evidence shows that climate change is real. 2022 saw record-breaking temperatures with multiple extreme heat warnings and flash foods across the UK.

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations were introduced to help landlords improve the energy efficiency of their properties.

The UK government is committed to the country reaching net zero by 2050 and, as a result, developers are facing increased scrutiny when it comes to looking for alternatives to demolishing buildings and putting new ones in their place.

Nyree Applegarth, Partner and Head of Property Litigation, looks at what green leases mean to landlords and tenants

Commercial landlords are putting tenants under increasing pressure to ensure they are promoting sustainability and being more energy efficient, writes Aman Sahota-Dhatt, Principal Associate.

Nyree Applegarth, a Partner and Head of Property Disputes at Higgs LLP, looks at the implications of new smoke and carbon monoxide regulations on private and social housing landlords.

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (LRGRA) took effect from June 30 this year and was introduced following widespread publicity about unfair ground rent increases.

Whilst there’s some work to do in establishing suitable technologies and building fabric that comply with Part L and the 2025 standards, this is an exciting change for the housebuilding sector.