All Expert comment articles – Page 44
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Europe is setting a green agenda
The last day of COP26 focused on the built environment as a major contributor to – and thus a vital player in solving – the climate crisis.
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Where to find most growth in UK construction in 2022 and beyond
There’s no doubt the last two years were turbulent for the UK property market, and getting back on track won’t be easy.
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Automated data collection can help crack down on fraud
Within the UK, the London property market, which is one of the highest-valued in the world, is being used as a means to obscure wealth or launder funds.
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We need a consistent approach to heritage assets
Working with a number of national clients with extensive heritage portfolios, I regularly experience a lack of consistency when dealing with conservation issues, even within the same local authority.
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We need timber to build on the momentum of COP26
Cut through the political noise and we can see that COP26 was a symbolic moment for the built environment.
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Failing to secure occupier buy-in risks net zero goal
For many years, the property industry has been concerned with sustainability and the need to translate intention into action – but as the race towards net zero gathers pace, the stimulus for change is now being driven by investors and occupiers demanding assets and workspace with strong ESG credentials.
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What will draft commercial rent bill mean for rent arrears?
The government has published a new Code of Practice and draft Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill to tackle rent arrears for businesses forced to close or operate under restrictions during the pandemic.
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The 15-minute city is an important step for sustainability
The 15-minute city concept has made a resurgence over the last year or so. Restrictions to our usual way of life have forced us to rethink our perception of density and its role within cities.
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Investment in film and TV studio space brings social value
The UK is a world leader in film and television production – and long has been. The talent pool behind and in front of the camera is large and experienced, perfect to fuel the growing demand for digital content from the pandemic backlog and the growth of online streaming.
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Warehouse party set to continue
Demand for good warehouse property has never been as high and supply has never been so low. Rental growth has never been stronger and yields have never been lower.
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ESG needs to have a solid impact
ESG has been growing in importance for some time, but its rise to the top of the agenda in the past six months has been meteoric. From protesters on the M25 and pledges at COP26, to KeepCups and sustainable cleaning products – our shared responsibility is in every conversation, shopping ...
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A crafty way to save high streets
High streets once buzzed with small independent workshops, whose skills were displayed through the shop window, the earliest form of interactive advertising.
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Has MMC’s moment finally come?
‘Modern’ methods of construction (MMC) have been the next big thing for building houses since the Romans or earlier.
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Spiralling costs change the game
The worst of the pandemic looks to be behind us – provided Omicron is not a game-changer – but businesses worldwide face a different set of challenges, most notably persistently high inflation.
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Act now for a sustainable future
The built environment covers a diverse range of buildings, from listed historic ones through to the latest in new builds, but the focus must be on decarbonising existing stock, given that 80% of our building requirements for 2050 have already been constructed.
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It will take decades for benefits of Leasehold Reform Bill to be felt
Last week, the second reading of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill passed unopposed. Referred to as ‘the appetiser’ by former housing secretary Robert Jenrick, it is the first of a two-part reform of leasehold.
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Office leases of the future
The future of the office and its role in the commercial world is a popular debate. Whatever your view, it is difficult to deny that the role of the office is changing.
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How might stamp duty rules on mixed-use and multiple dwellings change?
The government is consulting on making changes to the stamp duty rules on mixed-use and multiple dwelling transactions. The proposed changes, which are significant, are unlikely to be introduced until autumn 2022.
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Offsetting can close the carbon gap, but it is no climate fix
Real estate clients are increasingly making corporate commitments to become net zero within a relatively short period of time.
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Let’s build genuinely inclusive places
As we mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, it is a fitting time to shine the spotlight on an issue that deserves to be higher up property’s ESG agenda. We talk about creating spaces that work for everyone but while access is factored into design and planning, the more ...