All Property Week articles in 3 February 2023 – Page 4
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News
Regulator of Social Housing publishes findings on mould in homes
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) yesterday published its initial findings on damp and mould conditions in England’s social houses, stating that while less than 5% of social homes have damp and mould conditions, landlords could do more to address the problem.
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Prime rental growth accelerates across Europe
Prime rental growth across Europe has accelerated as demand for the best-in-class space holds firm, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest DNA of Real Estate research report.
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Rental voids up despite tenant salaries rising higher than rents
January saw a notable increase in void periods across England, despite ongoing demand for rental properties keeping prices buoyant, according to the latest Rental Index from Goodlord.
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News
NAV dips at Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust
Actively managed UK-focused REIT Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust (SREIT) has reported a fall in net asset value (NAV) for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Insight
The circle of life sciences
This week I learned a new word, although I’m not sure it’s a real one that has made it into any dictionaries. ‘Cycology’ is the belief that events will run in predictable cycles, with the implied hope that you can make better decisions if you can see where you are ...
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Online
Property Week digital edition - 3 February 2023
New register requires UK investors to be more vigilant on overseas vendors; Assael Architecture’s Katie Cairns on how housing developers can help meet government’s net zero target; Supreme Court ruling in landmark Blacks service charge case offers hope for both landlords and tenants
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Professional
A valuable platform?
Insurer’s study finds prices can be lower for some homes near to stations
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Long-term outlook is positive, says survey
BPF survey shows property leaders are confident about economic prospects
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Markets
Retail shows its resilient side
Some brands are well positioned to grow in 2023 despite cost-of-living crisis.
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Insight
Get in the zone with regen leases
At the Convention of the North in Manchester on 25 January, housing secretary Michael Gove announced the government’s recommitment to investment zones. The initiative will allow some local authorities to designate sites that will be earmarked for tax cuts, relaxed regulation and planning simplifications within that area.
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Vigilance urged over overseas entities deals
Risk for UK parties buying property from overseas entities as register closes
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Professional
What legal considerations do sustainability measures entail?
As the global drive towards sustainability continues apace, what legal considerations are arising for property developers and investors?
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Professional
Q&A: Five minutes with Samar Shaheryar, co-CEO Spring
Samar Shaheryar, co-CEO at homebuying company Spring, on how she got started in property and her cultural recommendations
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Insight
Clock is ticking for consensus on planning policy
Although criticism of the government’s approach to housing is nothing new, recent news that four former housing ministers have spoken out against current policy should sound clear alarm bells for anyone involved in the development arena
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Professional
Service charge ruling seeks to please landlords and tenants
In Blacks service charge case, court rules tenants must pay now, but can later challenge fees seen as unfair.
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Professional
Experiences can give retail boost
The retail, hospitality and leisure sectors were dealt a huge blow when the pandemic struck and lockdown restrictions forced closures across the country. Businesses face different operational challenges now, as it is clear the pandemic has changed consumer behaviours.
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News
Public inquiry into redevelopment of South Bank studios now closed
The public inquiry into the redevelopment of ITV’s former South Bank studios has closed, with community organisations telling the Inspector that a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to create housing in the area will be missed if planning permission is granted for CO-RE and Mitsubishi Estates’ office-led scheme.
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Investors focus on new opportunities as assets are repriced
Commercial real estate investors are focused on the opportunities that will come from a repricing of assets as a period of easy money comes to an end, according to MSCI.
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Q&A: Assael’s sustainability head on the race to net zero
Katie Cairns reveals how attitudes towards sustainability are changing and what more needs to be done.
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Housing balance key to levelling up coastal areas
A balancing act between visitors and local communities is needed to reduce pressure on housing stock in coastal areas and help the levelling-up agenda, according to a report by the Coastal Communities Alliance.