Letters
Banks are not blameless in valuation disputes
Sir, I read Peter Sudell’s article “In valuation disputes, it’s the client’s fault as much as the valuers” with interest (professional opinion, 27.04.12).
VAT will kill historic assets
Sir, I write to state our opposition to the government’s decision to remove the zero rate of VAT on alterations to historic buildings (news, 05.04.12)
Mansion tax will cripple businesses, not wealthy buyers
Sir, From next April, the so-called mansion tax of up to £140,000 a year will be payable, and capital gains tax will extend to overseas entities that realise capital gains from the sale of residential property (feedback, 30.03.12).
Kent empty homes
Sir, TV presenter George Clarke is right that financial assistance is crucial to bring empty homes back into use (residential, 27.04.12).
The Battersea battle
Dreams are free, reality costs money!
Tower power has diminished
Sir, I read John Slade of Accrue Capital’s recent article in Property Week with great interest, particularly with regards to the prospect for tower developments and the need for generous landlord concessions
Ska can benefit both sides
Sir, I was interested to read your article “Shops to undergo Lush, green transformation” in your Eco Issue (16.03.12)
High streets need to go beyond Portas review
Sir, Although the Portas Review is strong on practical suggestions, I believe there is still more work to be done to create a unified vision of the future role of our high streets, and to explore the role customer service plays in their revival in particular (PropertyWeek.com, 30.03.12).
Get into NPPF spirit
Sir, Alastair Stewart’s column certainly added to the National Planning Policy Framework debate (professional, 27.04.12).
Narnian nonsense
Sir, While watching The Voyage of the Dawn Treader with my son, I was forcibly struck by the uncanny resemblance between the heroic young firebrand warrior, Edmund Pevensie of Narnia, and Property Week’s very own heroic young firebrand scribbler, Nick Johnstone.
Actions speak louder, but eco data still matter
Sir, I read William Hill’s piece, “Property funds now need to price green risk”, with interest
Monthly rents not fair play
Sir, I was interested to read your article stating that 25 retailers signed an open letter to landlords, urging monthly rather than quarterly rents in advance
Negotiating interests
Sir, I read your recent article about negotiation with interest (analysis, 30.03.12).
A plea to Eric Pickles: reverse repairs VAT hike
Dear secretary of state, may I begin with a note of congratulations on your National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
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Rates: a missed opportunity
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Taxing the rich: a mansion out of a molehill?
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MIPIM 2012: how to become a property millionaire with James Caan, 09.03.12
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Rail misery to increase 200%
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Red Book overhaul is long overdue, 13.01.12
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Focus on towns’ individuality to revive retail experience
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Customer service creates competitive edge
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Pragmatism needed at Battersea Power Station
