Living in Focus

More than advice. A partner in Living.

Overview

The way people live, rent, and invest in residential property is constantly changing. New housing models, shifting demographics, government reform, and increasing demand for high-quality living environments are creating both opportunities and challenges across the sector.

This hub provides DAC Beachcroft's latest thought leadership, market commentary, and expert analysis on the issues shaping the future of the Living sector. From the continued growth of BTR and single-family housing to planning reform, land strategy, changing regulation, and emerging technologies, it explores the key developments affecting investors, developers, operators, and landowners.

Explore our latest articles and podcasts below, and return regularly for new content and fresh perspectives on what is shaping the Living sector.

Rental Living

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Real Estate

2 min read

Renters' Rights Act 2026 update - mandatory landlord registration and rent challenge reforms announced

Real Estate

3 min read

Could the Reserved Investor Fund (RIF) become the structure of choice for Living sector investment?

Real Estate

2 min read

Built to rent: Patterns in growth and geography

Real Estate

4 min read

North East build to rent update

Planning, land, and development

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Housebuilders

4 min read

Contractual controls on land

Housebuilders

2 min read

Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025: How the Nature Restoration Fund and Levy will impact developers

Housebuilders

2 min read

Compulsory purchase reform in 2025: Legal implications for landowners and investors

Regulation and emerging trends

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Real Estate

3 min read

Welcome news on the VAT proposal to increase social housing supply

Real Estate

3 min read

Foundations of later life living - Event fee regulation in the later life living sector: what you need to know

Housebuilders

5 min read

AI finds a new home

Real Estate

3 min read

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – what landlords need to know

Helping you make informed decisions

Learn more about our experience, services, and specialists supporting clients across the Living sector.

Podcasts

Coming soon. Our Living podcast series is currently in the editing suit. Come back to hear the latest views from leading voices within the industry.

Living key contacts

Who we are

Why choose DAC Beachcroft?

We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.