Advent Series 2024: Charity property law review - Christopher D Jones

Charity property law review 2024 - part one

Join Christopher D Jones, Partner and expert in both ecclesiastical and charity property law, for the first half of his charity property law review.

In it, he revisits some of the main legal developments in the sector from 2024 and looks ahead to some of the changes on the horizon in 2025.

Christopher takes a detailed look at the Charities Act 2022, which came into force in spring of this year, as well as the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, which received royal assent before Parliament dissolved for the 2024 General Election. Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is also covered, which requires developers to ensure that, after works are completed, wildlife habitats are left in a measurably better state than they were before the development.

Charity property law review 2024 - part two

In the second half of his 2024 charity property review, Christopher D Jones will go over the current proposals in the Renters’ Rights Bill, such as the abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and creation of the new Private Rented Sector Database.
This audio clip also covers the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, which will impose duties on those responsible for certain premises and events to: take steps to mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack; and reduce harm in the event of one occurring.
Looking ahead to the future of the sector, Christopher also touches on the following:
•    Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
•    Law Commission project on burial, cremation, and new funerary methods
•    Landlord and tenant law
•    Energy performance certificates and minimum energy efficiency standards
•    Transparency of land ownership