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Charities Act 2022 and Commercial Property

The Charities Act 2022 modernised the rules governing charity property transactions in England and Wales. From new Designated Adviser requirements to greater flexibility for trustees, understanding these changes is essential to ensure compliance and protect your charity when buying, selling, leasing or mortgaging property.

New Briefing Note: Energy Efficiency in Privately Rented Commercial Property

We have recently updated our briefing note: Energy Efficiency in Privately Rented Commercial Property to highlight the next stage (Stage 3) of the phased implementation of the 2015 Regulations, to take effect from 1 April 2023. We also briefly explore in this updated briefing note the Government’s latest proposed changes to the MEES Regulations, with the aim for these to take effect from April 2025.