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All Expert comment articles – Page 19
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OnlineThe property finance market is embracing technological innovation
From land sourcing to valuations, from buying to renting, many segments of the real estate market have been dramatically overhauled by a new wave of tech innovation.
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Letter from New York
No sector of the New York City real estate economy has been so badly mauled by the pandemic as hotels.
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Central London disproportionately hard hit by Covid
The Heart of London area is one of the most culturally rich districts in the world, sitting at the centre of the West End and critical to the UK’s heritage.
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No brainer to invest in green credentials
Real estate is often thought of as an attractive inflation hedge, offering a close link to GDP that means that when the economy grows, demand for real estate tends to follow.
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Long-term action needed to safeguard Italy’s construction industry
Much has been said in recent months about the extraordinary, once-in-a-generation chance Italy has to kickstart its faltering economy thanks to the EU’s Recovery Fund, of which it is getting the lion’s share.
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2025 ethnic minority representation aim revealed
September 2021 marked CBRE’s sixth annual Inclusion Month, an important moment for us in strengthening our culture.
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Recognising the potential of rural communities
The government has made us wait a long time to hear its response to the Planning White Paper consultation. With a new secretary of state leading a now refocused Whitehall department, it seems we might be waiting a little longer still.
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The pandemic has sharpened focus on rewilding urban spaces
The practice of rewilding is frequently carried out in rural areas. It can be defined as restoring an area of land to its natural and uncultivated condition to enable natural processes to repair damaged ecosystems, often by reintroducing native plants or animal species that are high on the food chain.
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London’s industrial land dilemma
My crash course in commercial property, when I joined the industry in 2002, taught me that there were three principal types: office, retail and industrial.
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It’s time to build a diverse industry
The real estate industry needs to build a workforce that reflects our community and makes everyone feel welcome and part of something. As we approach National Inclusion Week, it is a reminder that we are a people business and an opportunity to reflect on just how inclusive we are – ...
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Education is key to BTR’s growth
While the UK build-to-rent (BTR) sector is in the headlines for all the right reasons and attracting investment from those who can see its huge growth potential and proven resilience, there is still much to do to educate others on the key differences of the BTR sector compared with housing ...
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The debt market outlook is brightening
Confidence is returning for lenders and real estate market participants with the emergence of a more positive UK economic outlook. Many subsectors such as industrial and residential are in a relatively healthy position, while others, like retail and offices, face challenges.
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Three items of AOB for the RICS
There are three items of ‘any other business’ before the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors fully embarks on Agenda for Change 2.0.
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Behaviour change is vital if we are to achieve net zero carbon
Next week, young climate advocates from across the world will take part in the Youth4Climate: Driving Ambition event in Milan, Italy (28-30 September).
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How will recent retail CVA rulings affect the landlord-tenant relationship?
Like numerous retailers over the last few years, Poundstretcher divided its property estate into three categories, A, B and C, by way of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) launched in July 2020.
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Construction industry and local government must work together on carbon emissions
Construction is a major contributor to carbon emissions – buildings consume 36% of energy produced globally and are responsible for 39% of carbon emissions.
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Why Ireland’s building conservation laws are outdated
Conservation laws in Ireland have long adopted a one-size-fits-all approach, in that a building is either a protected structure – or it is not.
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The rise of vertical farming
The recent boom in warehouse take-up in response to unprecedented levels of online shopping has been well documented over the past 16 months.
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Parking sites are in demand
A sustained increase in demand from consumers for speedy deliveries has put pressure on logistics operators to further expand their vehicle fleets. So, it is not surprising that we are now seeing a new trend emerging in the logistics sector of increased requirements from operators looking for land specifically for ...
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Businesses must consolidate deliveries to cut emissions
Efficient estate management makes good business sense, and the extent to which building management can also support businesses in achieving their ESG and net zero carbon ambitions is coming into sharp focus.
