In this latest In on the Act, Sarah Jackman is joined by Daniel Black and Fern Schofield, barristers at Falcon Chambers, to discuss the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard Regulations and the changes that took effect on 1 April. They cover the scope of the changes, exemptions, and penalties for non-compliance. They also look ahead to the evolution of the rules, as well as highlighting both legal and commercial issues that landlords and tenants ought to consider.

In the wake of the announced review of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 by the Law Commission, Jess Harrold is joined by the leadership of the Property Litigation Association to discuss the findings of the PLA's own survey of its 1,600 members on how the legislation could be improved. Dellah Gilbert, PLA chair and partner at Maples Teesdale, Mark Reading, PLA vice chair and partner at Mishcon de Reya, and Paul Tonkin, chair of the PLA’s law reform committee and partner at Hogan Lovells International, address the broad findings of the survey that the 1954 Act remains broadly fit for purpose and strikes a fair balance for landlords and tenants, and dig into the changes their members would like to see to streamline the process. In addition, they consider more controversial issues, including the role the courts should play in the commercial lease renewal process, and whether the "intention to develop" ground for opposing renewal should be extended to allow ESG works to be carried out.

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG news editor Pui-Guan Man presents the second of three EG Interviews, recorded live at EG’s pavilion out at MIPIM this March. This EG Interview is with PfP Capital’s new chief executive Catherine Webster. In this 30-minute listen, hear how Webster has turned 30 years of ashamedly turning a profit for a business into something so much more worthwhile – turning a profit to deliver social value. It is a must listen for anyone in the business of housing and fund management who wants to find a way to become unashamedly capitalist, but for good reasons. You can also read this interview in the 8 April issue of EG Magazine or online at www.egi.co.uk/news 

This week’s episode of Bricks & Mortar brings together two lawyers from Withers Worldwide: construction lawyer Pauline Page and commercial real estate lawyer Ruby Dalal, for a discussion on their careers, the things that have helped them to progress and the joy of working in real estate. They highlight key attributes such as technical knowledge, commercial understanding and people skills and reflect on the importance of resiliance, networking, finding allies and keeping focused. Conversation also turns to how the industry has adapted to the environmental agenda and growth of technology, and how these growing areas have impacted the way that real estate lawyers work. As ever, there is plenty of advice for anyone looking to get inspired and develop a career in the industry.

This episode of the EG Property Podcast features a keynote speech, delivered live at the EG Pavilion at MIPIM 2023. The speech is delivered by investment minister Lord Dominic Johnson, who outlines his position as the UK's concierge for investors, the focus government has on increasing the rate of return for investors in the UK, and why he believes that the country offers some of the best opportunities in the world. It is a lively speech that also serves up an unprompted advert for the very wonderful EG magazine. Enjoy.

In this EG Property Podcast, recorded live from EG’s Pavilion at MIPIM 2023, EG deputy editor Tim Burke is in conversation with George Armitage, managing director for global real estate at Oxford Economics. Recorded on the morning of the UK’s budget announcement the pair discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the economic environment. Listen in as Armitage shares his expert knowledge of the UK economy and its impact on the commercial real estate markets, key trends and challenges facing the sector and reasons we should all save a little bit of optimism for the remainder of the year.  

Piers Wehner plays host again this week, as Jess Harrold swaps seats to tell us all about the long-awaited consultation on the Landlord & Tenant Act. Nearly 70 years old and in need of a refresh. The legislation, that is, not Jess.  Meanwhile, editor Sam McClary joins to discuss the impact of April 1st's EPC changes, plus the government's underwhelming Green Day cover.   

This conversation, recorded live at MIPIM 2023 to celebrate the launch of EG's latest UK Cities Investor Guide - produced in partnership with Avison Young and Shoosmiths - explores the opportunities and challenges that will affect our cities’ growth and what more cities need to do to attract innovation and investment. EG editor Samantha McClary is joined by a panel of experts to find out more about how public and private partnerships play a key role in delivering transformation and regeneration projects across the UK. Listen in to hear key insights from: Jo Davis, principal and UK executive chair, Avison Young Patrick Duffy, partner, Shoosmiths Jules Pipe, deputy mayor for planning, regeneration and skills, Greater London Authority Michelle Percy, director of place - Newcastle City Council, Invest Newcastle Pat Ritchie CBE, chair, Government Property Agency        

One of the most important issues facing real estate, and one that EG takes very seriously, is how to make the industry truly inclusive, and how to design the built environment to enable diversity and inclusion from the outset. This 45-minute discussion, chaired by EG editor Samantha McClary and recorded live at MIPIM 2023, takes a look at that very issue. Listen in to hear an expert panel discuss everything from the role of a leader in ensuring a diverse workforce, the importance of a next generation speaking up and how the real estate sector can – or should – lead in terms of the inclusive places it creates. Key insights come from: Barbara Cominelli, chief executive Italy, JLL; Melanie Leech, chief executive, British Property Federation; Roland Karthaus, programme Lead, Design Council Paul Modu, NextGen Committee, Real Estate Balance Dr Valerie Vaughan-Dick, chief executive, RIBA A must listen for any leader.

In this EG Property Podcast, recorded live at MIPIM 2023 in Cannes, EG’s deputy editor Tim Burke delves in to a debate about whether governance is key in enabling the real estate sector to solve the environmental and social challenges it faces, or whether leadership plays and essential role. Listen in to find out more about how companies are ensuring their supply chains and occupiers are driving change, and what future challenges should the industry be mindful of. Big questions are answered by:  Daniel Chang, managing director, ESG, Hines Jess Kennedy, associate director, climate and sustainability, Arup Petri Valkama, partner, NREP