As the dust settles on UKREiiF, one of the key themes the Cripps team have taken away has been the recognition that meaningful progress hinges on collaboration between the public and private sectors. From regeneration and local authority-led development to the delivery of much-needed housing, the future of placemaking relies on unlocking partnerships that align policy, funding and delivery. With the government’s recent announcement of additional funding for affordable housing, there’s renewed opportunity to drive forward schemes that meet both commercial and community needs. In this month’s edition of Property Perspectives, our updates spotlight some key takeaways from UKREiiF across commercial real estate, planning and construction. Iain Benson aims to untangle how the new building safety regime introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022 affects mixed-use developments and looks at the new challenges faced by landlords in managing and redeveloping mixed-use stock. Adam Carney, Nicole Cameron, and Iain Benson unpack the role that rooftop development can play, particularly in high-density urban environments where land ripe for development is at a premium, and Jordan-Yelland-Hey provides an update on the Law Commission's 1954 Act consultation.

Whether you’re advising on transactions, development strategy or asset management, we hope this edition offers useful perspectives on getting the most out of mixed-use assets. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to our business development manager Charlotte Davidson.