Future building

Report calls for tax and planning reforms to support sustainable development London, 17th January 2024 – Patient community development schemes that focus on adding value over generations rather than chasing quick sales…

What is a “smart” building? We are all familiar with the phrase “it’s like talking to a brick wall”. In the new world of smart buildings, that wall may well

Leading UK law firm Farrer & Co has today announced its backing of new research aimed at tackling existing net zero data challenges for the property industry. The property sector

Rishi Sunak’s recent announcement about a government “U-turn” on the UK’s net zero commitments provides an opportune moment to consider why businesses should care about the energy performance of their

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns are becoming more central to the way businesses operate, including with respect to how employees are treated. One area where this can be seen

Legacy development projects, promoted by a stewardship estate owner in collaboration with an aligned developer, are playing an increasingly prominent role not only in delivering better and more resilient communities,

Solar farms have become a particularly attractive option in recent years as rural estates look to diversify and increase income streams. However, turning large parts of an estate over to…

On 1 April 2023 it will become unlawful to continue to let commercial properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of lower than E, bringing them into line with

“How far should one generation be given freedom to dispose of property in ways that will restrict the freedom of the next?” That was the question posed in 1998 by