Nonye Amatobi, Commercial Lead for the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Estate Category team, introduces the new Estate Management Service 2 (EMS2) RM6343 framework. This framework aims to revolutionize public sector property management by fostering strategic supplier partnerships, driving innovation, and addressing key market challenges like expiring PFI projects and the push for net-zero.

Nyear Yaseen, a chartered surveyor and member of the Compulsory Purchase Association, provides an update on the proposed reforms to Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, highlighting the significant changes expected for the compensation code.

Georgia Lewis of Local Partnerships provides crucial guidance for public authorities on preparing for Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract expiry, emphasizing the urgent need for early planning to ensure effective asset handback and mitigate risks.

Antony Phillips, Head of Real Estate and Property Litigation at Fieldfisher, provides a 2024 legal update, reviewing key court decisions relevant to public sector surveyors. The update covers modifications of lease covenants, consent for alterations, forfeiture and waiver, and lease renewals and redevelopment under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Artificial Intelligence is not just a passing trend—it's a transformative opportunity for property managers in the public sector. This article explores how AI can streamline property management tasks, from automating data collection to improving strategic asset management and addressing climate change objectives.

The Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 introduces a significant 'Duty to Notify' for ratepayers. This article explores the new compliance obligations, marking a "seismic shift" in the administrative framework of business rates and a first step towards self-assessment.

Jo Pickering and Raechel Slattery, specialists at Sharpe Pritchard, provide an overview of the new public procurement regime introduced by the Procurement Act 2023. The Act, which received Royal Assent in October 2023, is set to go live in February 2025. This article emphasizes the importance for all public authorities to become familiar with the new legislation, which repeals several existing regulations and consolidates them into a single piece of primary legislation. The a

The UK's climate is changing rapidly, which presents significant challenges for public sector buildings. This article explores the vulnerability of these assets and the urgent need to adapt them to withstand the impacts of a changing climate.

This article examines the government's proposals to strengthen local authorities' Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers, with the aim of delivering more affordable housing.

Dr. Rory Moan’s lecture challenges us to re-evaluate the purpose and design of the built environment. He argues for a shift away from a top-down, "master-planning" approach to one that is more organic, resilient, and responsive to the needs of local communities and sustainable development.