This quarter, five themes stand out:
- Data centres, logistics and infrastructure continue to attract capital
- 1954 Act reforms could reshape leasing strategies
- Planning and housing policy are evolving rapidly
- Building compliance requirements are increasing
- Building safety and asset liability remain firmly in focus
Key insights this quarter
Data centres, logistics and infrastructure
Demand for data centres and the warehouse of the future continues to reshape investment decisions, creating new opportunities while reinforcing the importance of power, connectivity and strategic locations.
Read more: Logistics: Warehouse or Data Centre?
1954 Act reform: the most important leasing changes in years?
The 1954 Act consultation continues to gather pace. Proposed changes affecting future renewal tenancies and alternative dispute resolution could significantly influence leasing strategies for landlords, occupiers and investors.
Planning, housing and place-making
From planning and social policy to affordable housing delivery and new devolution powers, policy reforms could have a significant impact on regeneration projects, housing schemes and development pipelines.
Focus continues to grow on EPC B compliance, managing vacant commercial premises and navigating changing approaches to business rates mitigation as investors seek to protect long-term asset value.
Building safety and asset liability
The evolving Building Safety Act regime, increasing scrutiny of fire risk management, and growing focus on operational accountability continue to impact asset owners, developers and those responsible for managing property risk.
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