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SPF calls for Building Safety Levy exemptions for SMEs and BTR and affordable housing sectors

The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has submitted its response to the Scottish Government's Building Safety Levy (BSL) September 2024 consultation, calling for exemptions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) developers, Build to Rent (BTR) sector and all affordable housing developments. The response argues that the blanket application of the BSL, intended to fund the Cladding Remediation Programme, risks undermining housing delivery due to its impact on development viability. The SPF notes that the housing sector already contributes to cladding remediation through taxes and voluntary means, alongside existing planning obligations. The SPF specifically highlights concerns about the disproportionate impact on BTR developments, due to their lack of upfront sales revenue. It also points out that the proposed exemption for affordable housing covers only publicly funded projects, potentially deterring private capital investment in the sector.

Law Commission launches 14th programme of law reform with five property and land-focused projects

The Law Commission has launched its 14th programme of law reform, introducing five projects focused on property and land, alongside five additional projects covering other areas of law. The property-related projects cover agricultural tenancies, commercial leasehold, deeds, management of housing estates and ownerless land. These areas were selected following approximately 500 consultation submissions, and the Law Commission confirmed that all projects have received government acknowledgment of reform intention. The new initiatives will run alongside 17 existing projects, with specific timelines for each project to be announced in due course. The programme aims to modernise property and land law frameworks across England and Wales.

Property weekly highlights—4 September 2025

This week's edition of Property weekly highlights includes: the Law Commission’s 14th programme of reform, Budget Day 2025, HMLR updates on approval of mortgage documentation and measures to improve processing times and cases on the Electronic Communications Code, establishing rights of way over charity land and modifying restrictive covenants where the covenant has been breached.

BPF comments on English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill second reading

The British Property Federation (BPF) has commented on the second reading of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. The Chief Executive of the BPF, Melanie Leech CBE, highlighted that several MPs expressed concerns about the proposed ban on Upward Only Rent Reviews. The BPF noted that the measure was announced without prior consultation and primarily affects the office and logistics sectors, rather than retail leases, and could potentially impact long-term investors’ ability to invest in modern workplaces. The BPF stated it will continue discussions with MPs and peers as the Bill progresses through Parliament.

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