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2 months ago | 
lexology.com | Tara Wylie |Greg Allen |Nick Wilson |Edward Warren |Lucy Westenra |Will Barnes
The Overseas Investment (Build-to-rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill passed its third reading yesterday and is set to come into force next week. The legislation amends the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (Act) and creates a streamlined pathway for investment in already developed build-to-rent (BTR) housing. BTR developments are purpose-built, large-scale properties designed exclusively for long-term residential rental units.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
netcraft.com | Will Barnes
This article explores Netcraftâs research into the global growth of fake stores, including activity that makes use of the e-commerce platform SHOPYY to target Black Friday shoppers.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Greg Allen |Bill Loutit |Donna Hurley |Graeme Palmer |Hamish Harwood |Judith Cheyne | +11 more
The recent release of the report arising from the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s Inquiry into Climate Adaptation (Adaptation Report) provides some welcome direction for the future management of the impacts of climate change on buildings and land.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
netcraft.com | Will Barnes
This article explores Netcraftâs research into the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create text for fraudulent websites in 2024.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Donna Hurley |Hamish Harwood |Michael Wood |Mike Wakefield |Nick Wilson |Nicky Hall | +2 more
The Public Works Act 1981 (PWA) gives the Crown and local authorities the power to acquire land from private landowners for public works, such as roads, schools and railways. The PWA sets out the process that must be followed to ensure that the rights of private landowners are protected. However, the PWA can at times be a hindrance resulting in a protracted acquisition which is undesirable for all involved.
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May 3, 2024 | 
businessage.com | Will Barnes
Ajuno Co-founder, Will Barnes, explores the challenges with how we fund and crucially exploit research and development in the UK - drawing insights from a deep dive into the drone industry. Drones are transforming the way that we live our lives. Last month, I was hiking in Snowdonia when a man had collapsed on the path ahead and had stopped breathing. A fellow walker had already called the emergency services and within minutes a drone appeared over the mountain carrying a defibrillator.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
netcraft.com | Will Barnes
Advance fee fraud campaigns are using generative AI in both text and video to speed up responses, evade filters, and make scams more convincing. Large Language Models and other forms of Generative AI (GenAI) promise to make many people more productive, and cybercriminals are no exception. Fraudsters are using GenAI to enhance all kinds of scams, from consumer-focused bulk campaigns to highly targeted business email compromise attempts.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Edward Warren |Greg Allen |Will Barnes |Bill Loutit |Sarah Mitchell
The term Progressive Home Ownership (PHO) refers to alternative housing schemes that aim to make home ownership more accessible and affordable, particularly for individuals or families who are struggling to get into the housing market. In this article, we explore PHO schemes in NZ, Australia and the UK as well as opportunities for developers.
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Aug 23, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Greg Allen |Will Barnes |Edward Warren |Barney Cumberland |Michael Wood |Sandy Donaldson | +5 more
Investment in Build to Rent (BTR) projects are increasingly being discussed as an alternative investment to usual residential developments in the current market, with many potential first-home buyers choosing to stay in rental properties while interest rates and the cost of living remains high. In this article, we outline what a BTR project is, how BTR projects are funded, overseas investment and tax considerations, and much more.
