All articles by David Lawson – Page 12
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A recipe for disaster
Without careful attention to design and planning, mixed-use schemes could end up pleasing nobody...
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Swotting for success
Funding mixed-use development can be much simpler if you do your homework
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Make use of a broad team
Talks with planners, housing associations and agents can smooth the path of mixed-use projects
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Space to work, rest and play
A shift in lifestyles and policies is pushing developers to blend different property uses in urban schemes
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Small wonders
Whether you are on site, in the office or on the road, the latest technology is here to help
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IT's steadily expanding
The pace may be tame, but more and more firms are breaking down boundaries for property online
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Taking spam off your menu
Junk emails and viruses can be filtered out in a few simple steps using software and common sense
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Shiny happy systems
IT upgrades are not only essential for the business, they are good for morale
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Partnerships hold promise
Operators are turning to management deals rather than buying or leasing space
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Value for money is the key
Tenants want serviced offices that meet their needs without hidden charges and mark-ups
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Signs of recovery
A revival in the fortunes of serviced space is good news for the wider market
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Reading the small print
The minefield of borrowing cash for property investments is not for the lily-livered
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A whole different ball game
Commercial property investment is not subject to the same rules as residential
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Revisiting first principles
Property firms are turning to Stephen Palmer's guide to the sector for financial advisers
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Getting the REIT advice
With the advent of tax-transparent investment vehicles, small investors need good financial advisers
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The ball keeps rolling
The National Property Auction Index, published this month, indicates strong prospects for 2004
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Hi-tech solutions spell the end for White Van Man
Tenants conscious of security and the safety of staff have proved willing to pay extra for sites that make them feel safer.
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Ignore security and one day it could be too late
More than half a million commercial premises are burgled every year, but security is often just an afterthought for many small businesses.
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Back to basics: Batten down the hatches
The recent bout of computer viruses underlines the need to install firewalls and e-mail filters