Listed building regulations are stringent, and unauthorised works can lead to criminal liability with significant fines or even imprisonment. So what are the regulations and how can you stay compliant? To find out Thomas Blake, Associate Partner at Fisher German, is joined once again by a panel of experts:

• Paul Wakefield – Partner and Joint Head of Legal Planning at Shakespeare Martineau
• Hannah Hamilton Rutter – Heritage Director at Marrons
• Scott O’Dell – Planning Consultant and Associate Partner at Fisher German

Recorded in the historic Malt Cross pub in Nottingham - a Victorian music hall dating back to 1877 0- they discuss everything you need to know on listed buildings: when is consent required for works, and what are the key considerations for property owners and developers? What are the implications of curtilage-listed structures? What are the risks associated with unauthorised works on listed buildings?

Before you get involved with a listed building, you’ll need proactive planning, professional guidance, and an understanding of the evolving landscape of heritage asset management. You’ll find it here.

For further insights, visit fishergerman.co.uk/insights. Don’t forget to follow Fisher German Talks wherever you get your podcasts, and listen back to part 1 here: https://www.fishergerman.co.uk/insights/podcasts

Rising interest rates, changing lending policies, and evolving property investment strategies - navigating the mortgage market can be overwhelming. But what’s really happening, and what should buyers, investors, and homeowners expect in the coming years?

Stuart Flint, Partner at Fisher German, is joined by two industry leaders: John Yates, Managing Director of Cherry Street Finance, and Steve Smith, founder of Poundland and now a leading figure in property, finance, and green energy. Together, they unpack the latest trends in the UK mortgage market, dispel common misconceptions, and offer expert guidance for borrowers. You’ll hear:

• Where are interest rates headed?
• Lender appetite and eligibility
• Bridging finance explained
• Government intervention
• Sustainability incentives

John and Steve also share real-world case studies on complex funding scenarios, offering insights into how tailored financial solutions can unlock opportunities for buyers and investors.

For more insights and to listen to previous episodes, visit fishergerman.co.uk/insights

The government has introduced a new version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), aiming to accelerate housing delivery. But with new targets, greenbelt policies, and planning processes, how will these changes impact real projects on the ground?

Luke Brafield and Angela Brooks, Partners at Fisher German, are joined by Tom Mascari, Executive Director at Bentley Project Management. Together, they break down the key shifts in planning policy and discuss what landowners and developers should do next. Angela heads up the strategic planning team, and with Luke and Tom she casts an expert eye over:

• Why the NPPF needed an update
• The impact on planning applications
• Viability concerns
• Opportunities for landowners

Are these changes a step in the right direction, or will delivery still face roadblocks? For more insights and to listen to previous episodes, visit fishergerman.co.uk/insights