PROPcast 2026 - Episode 3 | Contractual Controls Reform: What landowners and developers need to know

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PROPcast 2026 - Episode 3 | Contractual Controls Reform: What landowners and developers need to know

April 15, 2026

United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
In a major change to the status quo, from 2027 those benefitting from certain “contractual controls” will have to provide the Land Registry with a raft of information for publication. The aim is to bring greater transparency to development arrangements agreed with landowners.

In this PROPcast, Joe Geen provides an overview of the new regime, the planning that needs to be done and the consequences of non-compliance.  

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