James McWilliams

Sophie Henwood, Real Estate Partner, writes in Building Magazine about the government’s proposed Nature Restoration Fund and whether it could provide a practical route for developers to meet environmental obligations while helping to accelerate development.

In Estates Gazette, Partner, Sophie Henwood explores the Government’s proposed shift towards EPC B compliance for larger privately rented commercial properties by 2031, and the practical challenges that could stand in the way. Sophie examines how lease provisions, landlord access rights and tenant occupation can affect a landlord’s ability to carry out energy efficiency improvements, particularly in multi-let buildings and across larger property portfolios.

In this edition, we explore the latest legal and regulatory developments affecting property owners, investors, developers and landlords across both the commercial and residential sectors. As the pace of reform continues to accelerate, the focus is increasingly on the cumulative impact of a number of overlapping legislative and policy changes.

Former school sites can present rare redevelopment opportunities, but no two assets are the same. In Property Week, Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood outlines the key legal, planning and commercial considerations investors should assess when evaluating former school properties, from planning and heritage constraints to title, access and infrastructure issues.