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BSA in practice: challenges and evolving solutions
Gateway 2: BSR Bottlenecks Unsurprisingly, delays in securing Gateway 2 approvals from the BSR remain high on the agenda. The delays have a domino effect: developers are unable to commence construction, and investors are reluctant to release funds which in
More about BSA in practice: challenges and evolving solutionsThe Renters’ Rights Act 2025
On 1 May 2026, phase 1 of the new regime will come into force, on which date the majority of the more significant changes to tenancies, existing and new, will take effect and all tenancies will automatically transfer onto the
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Admission Impossible – John Sisk And Son Limited v Capital & Centric (rose)
The Weight of Pre-Contractual Negotiations There has been a reminder of potential pitfalls when incorporating documents into a contract in the judgment in John Sisk and Son Limited v Capital & Centric (Rose) Limited [2025] EWHC 594 (TCC). The case
More about Admission Impossible – John Sisk And Son Limited v Capital & Centric (rose)Do-Re-Mi HRB
On 27 March 2025, the Government published new guidance for seeking building control approval for higher-risk buildings (HRBs). For those navigating the new, often confusing and overwhelming, regime for carrying out work on HRBs it is a very good place
More about Do-Re-Mi HRBFirst building liability order under the Building Safety Act
The Technology and Construction Court (“the TCC“) has made what appears to be the first-ever Building Liability Order (BLO) under the Building Safety Act 2022 (the “BSA”), marking a significant development in building safety litigation. The BSA was enacted to improve building safety
More about First building liability order under the Building Safety ActReal Estate Podcast – Second bite of the cherry
Supermarkets, sushi, deceit, zoos – our Landlord and Tenant Case law update podcast has it all. Whether you own or manage a commercial space, or are occupying as a tenant, our quick listen covers three important case examples where parities
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Building Safety Act in practice: Questions & answers
We set out below the questions asked at our seminar “Building Safety Act In Practice” and our answers to them. For further information please visit Wedlake Bell construction team insights on our BSA microsite, which covers many topics: Building Safety
More about Building Safety Act in practice: Questions & answersCode of practice on the new tipping act – What employers need to know
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the “Tipping Act”) comes into force on 1 October 2024. The Department for Business and Trade has recently published its Code of Practice on the Fair and Transparent Distribution of Tips (the “Code”),
More about Code of practice on the new tipping act – What employers need to knowWhen will it be just and equitable to make a remediation contribution order under section 124 of the Building Safety Act 2022?
The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) gives the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) the power to make a Remediation Contribution Order (RMO) against a wide range of parties to contribute to the costs of remedying relevant defects under Section 124 of the
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