All articles by David Lawson – Page 11
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Markets
Information overload
Property companies’ computer systems may be heading for a fatal crash under the weight of information needed for trading in the age of REITs
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Markets
The human factor
IT fads have come and gone but one fact remains: computer networks are only ever as efficient as the management systems on which they are based
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Small tenants equal big business
Evans Easyspace aims to tap an overlooked market by offering truly flexible space for small firms
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Tailored communication solutions
How do you choose from the vast array of mobile phones and wireless data devices?
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Sound advice for verbal deals
Recording your phone calls can provide legal protection in disputes over verbal agreements
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Picking the right tool for the job
It is essential to work out what is needed from software before choosing a program
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Left to their own devices
Most business executives find it impossible to cope without their beloved gadgets
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FM can bring you together
The big industry names are starting to bridge the divide between landlords and tenants
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Beating the big crash
The loss of data can bankrupt your business unless precautions are taken
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The rise of the private investor
‘High net worth’ individuals now own more property worldwide than institutions
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EU holds property to account
An EU directive will turn leased property into a long-term liability on a company’s books
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A term that yields vital data
Yields, often quoted as a standard measure of investment value, have a number of definitions
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The people you can trust
Property professionals and the esoteric world of management consultancy
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The industry questions its values
Valuers are under pressure to maintain independence from clients in the post-Enron environment
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Insight
Project managers call the shots
The task of running a development project calls for technical skills and market knowledge
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Lease experts prove their worth
That previously maligned breed the property lawyer is now in demand to interpret lease reforms
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Specialists not stereotypes
'Property professional' covers a range of experts beyond the cliche of the sharp-suited agent
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High price of going green
Installation costs leave small businesses with no incentive to turn to eco-friendly energy supplies
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Industry's ethical lesson
Developers who pay scant regard to ethical issues are about to be forced to change their ways
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Going green low on agenda
Developers are turning a blind eye towards environmental issues — but they may face a rude awakening