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The Supreme Court has handed down judgment in the long-awaited decision in the conjoined appeals in Cornerstone v Compton Beauchamp, Arqiva Services Ltd (now On Tower UK Ltd) v AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd and Cornerstone v Ashloch. Read more here: hubs.ly/Q01fF0jz0

The UK government proposes to give councils powers to let vacant high street premises through compulsory rent auctions. What does this mean for landlords in England? Find out here: hubs.ly/Q01cfcSF0

40% of retailers interviewed in our Rents Rates and Reform report are opening stores on local high streets to reach remote workers. Read our report with @RetailWeek on the state of UK retail property and the need for reform: hubs.ly/Q01b_Wyz0

28% of retailers interviewed in our Rents, Rates & Reform report will open more stores in the next 5 years, despite leaders expecting ecommerce to grow to 40% of their total sales in five years. Download a free copy of our report with @RetailWeek here: hubs.ly/Q01bBZ770

Alongside @Bruntwood_UK and FRP Advisory, we have launched a far-reaching report with @RetailWeek on the state of UK retail property and the need for reform, based on interviews with 25 leading retailers. Download your free copy: hubs.ly/Q019KNBx0

What do real estate owners need to know following the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022? What is the deadline for registration? Find out here: hubs.ly/Q017RtqS0

The UK government will introduce new requirements for installing EV charge points in new homes, new non-residential buildings and renovated buildings where there are parking spaces in England. What will the new regulations require? Find out here: hubs.ly/H0_QzdY0

The judgment handed down today in London Trocadero (2015) LLP v PicturehouseCinemas Ltd, swings the pendulum in favour of the landlord in respect of a claim for lease rental arrears. Read more here: hubs.ly/H0YpCLy0 by @aginsight

The Government has published its response to its earlier call for evidence in relation to Covid-19 commercial rent arrears, together with a summary of the consultation responses. Read our summary: hubs.ly/H0TXcTf0 by @aginsight

The recent Supreme Court judgement in the case of Triple Point v PTT has provided important commentary regarding the interpretation of liquidated damages clauses, reaffirming what the Court of Appeal previously called the "orthodox analysis." Read more: hubs.ly/H0SLcd50

Partner David Horne explores the transformation of the commercial property sector and how property developers are now focusing on the convert-to-rent trend; a greener strategy that answers the housing crisis in city centres. More at: hubs.ly/H0SF96C0

Unresponsive landlords could soon find themselves subject to a court imposed, interim code rights agreement allowing telecoms apparatus to be installed on their property. Read more here: hubs.ly/H0Q3x3G0

Calling all real estate finance professionals to join us and the team at CREFC Europe on Wednesday 9 June 2021. For a focused and technical afternoon of discussion around ‘The Office’ Find out the agenda and how to register: hubs.ly/H0NzJ3c0

To circumvent high levels of debt, Scottish businesses are choosing to pursue sale and leaseback deals on their commercial properties. Our co-head of real estate, Alison Newton, explores the tactic with @heraldscotland in a recent interview: hubs.ly/H0N87LL0

Recently we asked more than 500 firms about future workspace priorities as part of our Scottish Business Monitor Report produced in partnership with @STRATH_FAI. Interesting results highlighted the importance of digital innovation in the office, more at: hubs.ly/H0MQFnk0

Cine-UK Limited has lost its case in respect of rent payments due during the pandemic. It is a sting in the tail for commercial tenants hoping for some reprieve. What does this mean for landlords? Will the tide turn for tenants? Read more here: hubs.ly/H0LZv860