REAL ESTATE

Navigating the living sector in 2026 and beyond


Expert legal guidance for navigating risk and opportunity in a fast‑paced industry.

With regulatory reform accelerating, funding conditions evolving and delivery risks increasing, the living sector continues to face a complex and fast‑moving landscape. From planning reform and building safety to development finance, ESG, and tenant regulation, decisions made now require joined-up legal thinking.

Practical advice, grounded in experience


Our commercial lawyers combine sharp insight with expertise to navigate risk, unlock opportunity, and drive results. With legal services spanning the full real estate industry, we deliver strategic advice shaped by deep sector knowledge and a clear understanding of your goals.

Drawing on our experience of advising investors, developers, landlords and operators across the living sector, we explore the legal, regulatory and market developments emerging throughout 2026 and beyond.

What do you need to know?


From renewable energy to leasehold reform, stay informed on the key compliance issues shaping the year ahead.

Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025

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Navigating Gateway 3

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Accessing development finance

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Accessing green finance

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Renewable energy

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Preparing for the Building Safety Levy

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Renters’ Rights Act 2025

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Leasehold reform

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Nature-led developments

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Telecoms infrastructure pressures on development sites

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Buying property with crypto

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Beyond bricks and mortar

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