All articles by David Workman
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ProfessionalRule change curbs landlords’ eviction powers
The rules that govern the use of bailiffs for recovery of commercial rent arrears will change from next week with the introduction of a statutory procedure called commercial rent arrears recovery (CRAR).
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ProfessionalFeeding shoppers ought to be meat and drink to owners
There is a near-constant stream of news at the moment about the challenging times retailers are experiencing and, in particular, the damaging effect this is having on many shopping centres.
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ProfessionalGetting green light to rebuild from scratch can be challenging
It has been a bad time for insurers lately, with significant worldwide losses caused through natural disasters, such as the New Zealand earthquake last February.
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ProfessionalDue diligence investigations now leave no stone unturned
One consequence of the lower volumes in the investment market is that due diligence now extends to previously unresearched areas, and investigations are made in greater detail and have considerable legal implications.
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ProfessionalBrutal retail conditions bring shopping centre owners and occupiers together
The significant and painful changes to the UK economy over the last three years have resulted in a change in shopping trends
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Lack of clarity on CRC will result in increased costs and conflict, says David Workman
Hardly a day passes without someone in property writing about energy conservation or the effects caused by the use of fossil fuels
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ProfessionalGood property managers are harder to find in today’s job market
We are looking for property managers at a senior level. Ideally we want to take on three in our London office, one in Bristol and another in Manchester, as well as hiring someone to work at our office in Paris
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ProfessionalBe aware of faults when playing a tight service game
Cutting service charges needs to balance against a smooth operation, says David Workman
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ProfessionalPick ‘n’ mix your tenants in tough times
Asset managers and retailers must innovate together to succeed, says David Workman
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Who is going to pay for energy performance certificates?
Tenants may refuse to pay for improvements through service charges, says David Workman
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Occupiers and investors are tuning in to FM
Facilities management is evolving, says David Workman
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ProfessionalEven the savviest investor needs amanagement guru
Good property management is vital in a turning market, says David Workman
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The retailer’s nightmare before Christmas
It’s not the season to be jolly if you are a shopping centre manager
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With anti-age discrimination laws, the future’s grey
Property management will be seriously affected by new legislation
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Good insurance advice comes at a premium
Arrangements for paying insurance commissions are still open to abuse
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The lure of property profits has left us short
Too many graduates are being tempted into investment, says David Workman
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Dont be tripped up by bogus personal injury claims
David Workman laments the effect of our increasingly litigious society
