All Feedback articles – Page 22
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InsightMcVey’s vision for modular housing is spot on
Editor: The news that housing minister Esther McVey has called for the UK to become a ‘centre of excellence’ for modular housing, with the north of England as the ‘construction hub’, couldn’t come soon enough .
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InsightThe WeWork story is not all negative
Editor: Your article ‘ The Rise and Fall of WeWork ’ rightly outlined some of the irresponsible and frankly bizarre business practices employed by WeWork prior to its recent woes: damaging corporate governance, an unsustainable financial model, strange management practices and too many spin-off ventures held loosely together under the ...
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InsightNational Design Guide much needed
Editor: Housing secretary Robert Jenrick’s warning to developers about poor homes is a timely reminder of the need for quality design, and the value of the recently released National Design Guide .
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InsightAirbnb to be less disruptive in business travel market
Editor: Airbnb announced last month that it would be going public in 2020, either via IPO or a direct listing. Whichever route it decides towards a $30bn (£23bn) to $40bn float, we do not believe it will have a significant impact on the UK hotel sector.
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InsightHow to tackle flex space valuations
Editor: The RICS insight report into flexible workspace valuation published earlier this month is a welcome development in efforts to provide the market with an agreed valuation approach .
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InsightDevelopers should capitalise on natural gas demand
Editor: The growing demand for alternative fuels in the road transport sector offers a significant opportunity for landowners and commercial property developers alike, but it is one few are aware of.
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InsightMusic venues key to future of cities
Editor: The benefits that music, recreation and culture bring to our cities have been ignored for too long by owners and stakeholders.
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InsightThe leasing cycle must be made more sustainable
Editor: Earth Overshoot Day landed in July this year, the earliest point since ‘overshoot’, the date on which humanity’s resource consumption for the year exceeds Earth’s capacity to regenerate those resources that year, began to be charted in the early 1970s. This has prompted the property industry to reflect and ...
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InsightLack of consistency from Jenrick?
Editor: I am sure I am not alone in perceiving an inherent tension between two statements made by secretary of state for housing Robert Jenrick at the Conservative Party Conference last week .
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InsightNational design code could improve planning process
Editor: Mr Robert Jenrick announced some headline-grabbing planning policies at the Conservative Party Conference this week.
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InsightDownside to workspaces
Editor: We read with interest the article by Paul Patenall of the British Council, praising current workspaces. Nothing wrong in that – we support SMEs, big time.
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InsightThe industry must embrace hotelisation
Editor: The industry must embrace hotelisation, whereby any asset can offer services, unique experiences and a space to connect with others.
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InsightWe should revitalise, not repurpose, the high street
Editor: This week’s collapse of travel giant Thomas Cook has led to the closure of more than 550 high street stores with immediate effect (‘ All Thomas Cook stores closed “with immediate effect” after travel firm collapses ’).
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InsightMcVey failed to consider rental sector
Editor: Earlier this month, housing minister Esther McVey spoke at the RESI 2019 conference and announced to industry experts that “together we have to tackle this Great British housing building problem” .
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InsightHousebuilding news indicates a life beyond Brexit
Editor: After all the recent Westminster antics, it’s good to see some more positive business news emerging from the housebuilding sector.
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InsightSecond referendum is only solution
Editor: Steve Norris gives us his usual perceptive take on Westminster .
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InsightEdinburgh losing top spot no surprise
As an Edinburgh resident for 23 years, it was unfortunately no surprise to see Aberdeen and Inverurie overtake the Scottish capital in last week’s Hot Housing Index.
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InsightConcept of biophilic design is bound to catch on
I write in response to your recent report on biophilic design.
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InsightBusiness rates burden: structural change is needed
Editor: Two months ago, the Conservative leadership election was in full swing, shining a light on issues that had seemingly been neglected for years.
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InsightWeWork isn’t the only flexible option
Editor: Your recent WeWork article highlights that the company is proceeding at pace with its expansion plans
