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Insight
The rise and rise of super prime
Foreign wealth and the pound’s weakness against the dollar have boosted overseas investor interest.
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Life sciences need help to grow
London has potential to become a global life sciences super-cluster, but it needs government support.
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Keeping on top of energy (mis)use
Monitoring systems are vital tools that should be seamlessly integrated into long-term energy strategies.
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Getting the measure of carbon
RICS is working with other industry bodies to establish a common standard for carbon measurement.
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Housebuilders are facing continuing challenges – but solutions can be found
Recent data released by the National House Building Control (NHBC) unveils a concerning trend in the housing market.
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Make construction more inviting
It is imperative we create an inclusive, attractive industry if we want more women to take on roles.
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Localising supply chains with technology
Digital tools can help procurement teams source equipment locally to reduce costs and meet eco goals.
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Data centres are ripe for investment
Rapidly accelerating demand and limited supply are driving up the value of existing EU data centres.
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Women aren’t property’s problem
Since 2015, Real Estate Balance has made great progress in tacking gender inequality in the industry.
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Mipim 2024 Day 3: blog by Susan Freeman
The morning started with our Get Set for Net Zero Property Week panel which is part of an initiative of which Mishcon de Reya is a founding partner.
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Mipim 2024 Day 2: blog by Susan Freeman
Wednesday started bright and early with a freezing shower as the boiler in my apartment block had completely given up the ghost and the feeble trickle of water was now ice cold. Are there any reasonably priced hotel rooms in Cannes at peak Mipim when you need them? I doubt ...
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News
Peter Bill on Labour’s new housing gameplan
Guardian 9 March: Sir Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet will meet top civil servants in Whitehall before Easter as Labour prepares to form the next government. That post-Easter conversation imagined: Treasury mandarin to DLUHC permanent secretary Sarah Healey: “Anything we need to worry about?”
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Make some noise for Newcastle
A new music venue planned for former Debenhams store makes perfect sense for this party city.
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Unpicking Hunt’s axing of MDR
End of multiple dwellings relief solves abuse of the system but could also cripple legitimate investors.
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Mipim 2024 Day 1: blog by Susan Freeman
My flight into Nice was delayed so all my plans to attend early evening receptions on Monday night were thwarted. The taxi driver then drove off with my coat, which wasn’t ideal as it’s freezing here at night.
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New life for labs in urban spaces
Today’s science graduates want to stay closer to the action and the life they knew while studying.
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SME housebuilders need backing
The regulatory landscape, high interest rates and planning issues are holding housebuilding back.
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News
International Women’s Day: Puma’s Tarinee Pandey on why true inclusion equals belonging
The theme of International Women’s Day is ‘Inspire Inclusion’ – but what does that mean?
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International Women’s Day: Real Estate Balance’s Sue Brown on progressing gender equality beyond the annual celebration
Sue Brown, managing director at Real Estate Balance, reflects on how far gender equality has come since the organisation was established and how far it still has to go.
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Road to net zero gets bumpy as political U-turns on green pledges increase
Political U-turns on green pledges and investor withdrawals from ESG funds threaten progress to net zero.