Heather Burch

Jul 17, 2024 | bpcollins.co.uk | Jo Davis |Greg Clark |Victoria Taylor |Heather Burch

The new government has announced a legislative agenda that aims to prioritise economic growth. Key bills of relevance to B P Collins clients and its key sectors are as follows:PROPERTYPlanning and Infrastructure BillWith the aim to “get Britain building” through planning reform, the Bill will fast-track the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and housing.

Dec 20, 2023 | bpcollins.co.uk | Simon Deans |Heather Burch |Simon Carroll |Tobiasz Kozlowski

The Building Safety Act 2022 (The Act) applies predominantly to ‘higher risk’ buildings. These are defined as buildings that are:At least 18m and 7 storeys high; andContain a minimum of 2 residential units; orAre at least 7 storeys high and are student accommodation, hospital facilities, or a care home. B P Collins’ property team advises on the impact of the Act on the commercial property sector.

Nov 30, 2023 | bpcollins.co.uk | Heather Burch |Matthew Brandis |Simon Carroll |Alex Zachary

Earlier this year, B P Collins property team wrote about the UK Register of Overseas Entities. The Register came into force on 1 August 2022 following legislation because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The new register forms a key part of the government’s strategy to tackle global economic crime, so it is imperative for individuals, corporations, and overseas entities to understand the changes and responsibilities associated with this register.