Latest UK House Building Industry News, Policy, Regulation, Planning

Land Reg act 2002 kicks in

1 Nov 2003

The Land Registration Act 2002 came into force last month, overhauling land registration laws and squatters rights. The Act makes registration compulsory for owned land or land leased for seven or more years - a reduction from the previous 21 or more year

Critical stage for planning reform

1 Nov 2003

The government’s planning reform agenda has reached a critical stage with the launch of a series of draft policies following the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill’s return to Parliament on October 14.