Category: Regulation

In a quiet UK neighbourhood, tensions have escalated following plans by tech entrepreneur and investor Peter Dubens to construct a substantial underground leisure complex beneath his mansion. The proposed 7,700 square foot “iceberg” mega-basement, which would occupy nearly half of his garden’s subterranean space, has drawn significant opposition from local residents concerned about the project’s…

On May 13, Montana Governor signed into law HB 872, a legislative update that significantly refines the state’s real estate appraiser licensing regulations. This new statute introduces important clarifications regarding the scope of services that licensed and certified real estate appraisers may provide, particularly in relation to financial institutions. Central to HB 872 is the…

The UK housing market has entered a phase of subdued activity following the conclusion of the long-running stamp duty holiday. Although house prices edged up by 0.5% in May slightly surpassing expectations this modest growth masks a broader trend of price stagnation. In real terms, UK house prices have barely moved since 2016, with wage…

Owning rental property in the UK can be a fantastic way for American expats to boost their income and diversify their investments. But before you start counting those rental checks, there’s a crucial piece of the puzzle you can’t ignore: how your UK rental income affects your US taxes. The IRS doesn’t just care about…

Dechert LLP is making waves in the global finance world with the addition of a powerhouse four-lawyer team in London, led by the renowned Sushila Nayak. This bold move turbocharges Dechert’s expertise in structured credit and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), solidifying its reputation as a top-tier player on both sides of the Atlantic. Sushila Nayak…

The UK housing market surprised many in May by showing real resilience, with average house prices climbing to £273,427 (€324,232.5) up from April’s £270,752 (€321,053.7). That’s a 3.5% annual increase, beating expectations and signaling that despite economic challenges and changes to stamp duty rules, demand remains strong. Even month-to-month, prices bounced back with a 0.5%…

Japanese property giant Nomura Real Estate has entered the UK housing market through a strategic partnership with Legal & General, aiming to develop over 1,000 new build-to-rent homes across the country. This marks Nomura’s first foray into UK residential real estate and reflects growing international interest in Britain’s rental housing sector, which continues to face…

The UK real estate and infrastructure sector is showing a strong rebound in confidence, according to the 2025 UKREiiF Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey. Drawing on responses from over 10,800 professionals attending the UKREiiF conference in Leeds, the survey reveals that positive sentiment has risen sharply from 52% in 2024 to 70% in 2025, while…

June 2, 2025 – Panattoni, Europe’s leading industrial and logistics real estate developer, has commenced construction on the UK’s largest speculative logistics facility, a 91,500 sq m unit at Panattoni Park Swindon. This milestone project sets a new benchmark in the UK logistics sector and reflects Panattoni’s strategic confidence in speculative development amid strong market…

The UK government’s ambitious plan to establish “megafunds” for defined contribution (DC) pensions has generated significant interest across the financial sector, heralding a potential transformation in how pension capital is deployed toward real asset investments. With a target to pool at least £25 billion (€29.8 billion) in assets under management by 2030, these megafunds are…