Track UK and London commercial real estate policy, planning regulations, tax reforms, and ESG compliance mandates. CRE Desk delivers institutional coverage of government legislation, business rates, MEES energy standards, and local authority planning frameworks impacting property investors, developers, and occupiers.
Policy
* Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has officially withdrawn the government's ministerial direction, accepting the Planning Inspectorate's recommendation to back the City of London Corporation’s spatial strategy. * Provision for at least 1.2 million sq m (approx. 12.9 million sq ft) of additional office pipeline concentrated
Policy
The UK government has published an interim response updating the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for non-domestic (commercial) private rented properties in England and Wales. The update shifts to a highly targeted approach that focuses heavily on larger properties while giving relief to small businesses. Here is a summary