In this episode, Hannah Naji highlights several major legal changes set to reshape the real estate sector in 2026. She explains the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act, which will fundamentally overhaul the UK private rented sector with several transformative changes. The video also touches on the Government’s plan to ban upwards‑only rent reviews in commercial leases - expected to take effect in 2027 - and how this may influence future rent review mechanisms.
The episode then moves on to upcoming changes around energy efficiency, including the rise in minimum EPC standards for homes and anticipated updates for commercial properties. Finally, Hannah discusses the proposed contractual control register, which will require certain development‑related agreements to be lodged with the Land Registry. We anticipate a busy year ahead for the industry and encourage landlords, tenants, and developers to prepare for significant legal and regulatory updates.