Real estate disputes: what to watch out for in 2024

Ashurst colleagues Joe Perry-Courtade, Kim Clifford and Alison Hardy provide a snapshot of the trends that will shape the world of real estate disputes this year. In this episode, we take you on a whistle stop tour of the real estate dispute issues that are set to dominate headlines in 2024. In just 13 minutes, Ashurst’s Joe Perry-Courtade, Kim Clifford and Alison Hardy cover everything from tenant insolvencies and development disputes, to commercial energy efficiency and upcoming reforms of the Landlord and Tenant Act. The trio begin by discussing rising tenant insolvencies (notably in retail, accommodation, and food) before tackling development disputes and the challenges faced by the construction sector (exacerbated by supply chain issues and escalations in costs, interest rates and inflation). Next, they discuss the mooted reforms of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, tackling issues such as security of tenure, notices, and renewal lease terms. The episode wraps up with commercial energy efficiency including the shifting compliance timelines and the risks of stranded assets for landlords who fall short of the new regulations. To make sure you don’t miss any episodes of Ashurst Legal Outlook in 2024, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.