All Ask the expert articles – Page 4
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ProfessionalWill the government’s restrictions on landlords be effective?
In response to the ongoing pandemic disruption across markets, the government has instituted a ban on commercial forfeiture for rent arrears. Yet for all the fanfare that greeted this announcement, the key question remains why?
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Pandemic will accelerate the demand for flex office space
In a parallel with the 2008 financial crash, occupiers will be looking for variable rents and space on demand.
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How should financial year-end reporting factor in Covid-19?
As uncertainty as to when business as usual will resume continues, one significant challenge is financial year-end reporting. For most organisations, the impact of Covid-19 could be a major factor influencing valuations in financial statements submitted under financial reporting standards.
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Lockdown provides an opportunity to learn what your workers want
Leadership had begun to understand that dialling up employee experience was just as effective as bringing down costs. Concepts such as employee productivity, experience and wellbeing had crept into its purview.
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Businesses need to prepare for a return to the workplace
Two experts in occupational and mental health share their views on how to get ready for the end of lockdown.
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It is vital to balance work with family life
Flexibility, routine and creativity are some of the ways to cope in lockdown.
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Can signatures for deeds be witnessed via video conferencing
People have been creative in meeting the Land Registry’s continuing requirement for deeds to have a wet ink signature. For example, witnessing documents through windows.
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Temporary use of vacant land offers chance for collaboration
The current Covid-19 space requirements are presenting an unusual opportunity for the property sector to make a difference.
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Lockdown resulting in many tenants looking for alternative solutions
With lockdown in full effect, search volumes have steadily risen due to lease expiries, breaks and tenants unexpectedly downsizing or re-evaluating their needs.
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How will the Covid-19 pandemic impact different asset classes?
The unprecedented disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is being felt across the industry. Real estate has always been a cyclical asset class subject to growth shocks, but the unique nature of this crisis is causing additional uncertainty.
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Replicating the office online is no easy task
Lockdown presents many challenges, but also opportunities for company culture.
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Offices of the future should be designed to be flexible
An architect and a developer share their views on the impact of the pandemic on the way we work and live.
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The hospitality industry has been hit hard by lockdown
The hospitality industry is a huge part of the UK, both economically and as the backdrop to our memories and experiences. Recent growth has seen our dining scene become one of (if not the!) best in the world.
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Covid-19: What is the accounting impact for landlords?
Coronavirus has hit landlords’ incomes hard, with a significant shortfall in rent collection from the March quarter day.
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It’s as important now as ever to manage energy use
Utilities management may not be top of the list of challenges property managers face, but it is still important.
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How are local authorities holding their meetings during lockdown?
In early April, regulations were drawn up to change the time, frequency and location of local authority meetings so as to allow for local governance to become virtual.
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Landlords should make plans to cope with distressed assets
Many tenants are currently struggling to pay rents, but there are steps landlords can take to cope with the tough times.
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What place will forfeiture have once Covid-19 moratorium is over?
Under section 82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020, the government introduced a moratorium on new forfeitures. The measure is only temporary and the situation could become more complicated for tenants and landlords alike.
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How crash course in WFH will affect future of office design
Although we may only be in the early stages of a substantial period of working from home (WFH), clients and designers are already contemplating the lasting impact of Covid-19 on how we think about and design physical office space.
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What does the Covid-19 legislation mean for permitted development?
As part of the UK government’s response to Covid-19, Boris Johnson announced the closure of all pubs, restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities, with the closure of retail units following shortly afterwards.
