Implementation of the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026
The Welsh Government has launched a further consultation on the implementation of the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026 ('the Act'), seeking views on proposals relating to Principal Accountable Persons (‘PAPs’), the registration of Category 1 and Category 2 buildings, and the fees to be charged by building safety authorities. Victoria Smith and Mark London examine the key proposals.
October 08, 2026
Implementation of the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026
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Statutory powers of survey under Housing and Planning Act 2016
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David Richardson analyses a recent case on statutory powers of survey under the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and sets out some important takeaways for acquiring authorities.
Mixed-tenure developments and service charges
September 18, 2026
The Upper Tribunal has confirmed that service charge liability depends on the lease, writes Clive Adams.
The Community Infrastructure Levy and GPDO development
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Armin Solimani analyses a recent High Court ruling on a judicial review challenge concerning the Community Infrastructure Levy, a case that also raised general points of interest in judicial review and procedure.
Regulator or landlord?
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Adam Rulewski explains why local authorities cannot use regulatory powers of entry to secure compliance with their own landlord obligations.
Building safety and the meaning of "good condition"
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Clearing up cloud-cuckoo land
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Forfeiture mini series: Re-entry, Re-let and Relief
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ACVs and the costs of an unsuccessful appeal
Jul 02, 2026
VAT on land for social housing
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Empty homes and CPO
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The business rates battle: how to unlock savings
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Forfeiture of leases
Jun 08, 2026
Hostages to outrageous fortune
May 29, 2026
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