Biodiversity Net Gain Tom Graham explores the implications of the recently introduced Biodiversity Net Gain legislation in the context of property development. Introduction After a long gestation period the new Biodiversity Net Gain rules came into effect on...
Environment
The General Binding Rules – 9 Years On!
Article contributed by James Warren, Off Mains Solutions To give the regulatory reform its full title, the Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules (GBRs), was released and made effective in England by DEFRA in January 2015. The reform is a pollution...
How Solicitors Can Step Into the Era of Climate Risk Advice With Confidence
Article contributed by Tim Champney, Commercial Product Director, Dye & Durham UK Lenders and insurers are already considering the future impacts of climate change on property, and it is easy to understand why. More frequent and severe storms regularly...
Climate Risks in Property Conveyancing
Article contributed by Tim Champney Dye & Durham As the world faces the increasing challenges posed by climate change, property conveyancing lawyers must be vigilant in identifying and managing potential climate-related risks during the property buying and...
Soil Subsidence Due Diligence: Today and Tomorrow
Article contributed by Dr. Tim Farewell With climate models predicting that we will encounter hotter, drier summers as a consequence of climate change, I think it is fair to say that 2022’s summer has given us a real glimpse into what this may look like. We know that...
Interview with Dr Timothy Farewell, Head of Science, Dye & Durham UK
Following the recent heatwave experienced in the UK, Dr Timothy Farewell joins us for a special Q&A to discuss the impact of climate change on property. PLUK. Hi Tim, thanks for joining us today, please tell us a little bit about yourself TF. Thanks, I’m Tim...