All Feedback articles – Page 23
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InsightESG has profound impact on business and society
Editor: For environmental, social and governance (ESG) practitioners, the battle for hearts and minds is only just beginning.
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InsightTraditional leases will make comeback
Editor: I read Anthony Lorenz’s letter ‘ What next for the co-working sector? ’ with interest. As possibly the largest provider of specialist dilapidations services, we are well placed to assess market trends.
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InsightWarm weather should be cue to create better cities
Editor: Summer in the city brings out the best and the worst of our urban lives. I can cycle to work in warm weather, walk to meetings with no umbrella and enjoy the long evening light outside. Congested cycle lanes, stuffy transport and overcrowded outdoor spaces are the trade-off.
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InsightWhat next for the co-working sector?
Editor: Over the past seven years, we have seen the meteoric rise of serviced offices and co-working operators such as WeWork and The Office Group taking long-term leases and buying freeholds .
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InsightOutlook for flexible workspace sector still bright
Editor: The flexible workspace market in London is increasingly competitive and success will require a focused strategy and deep expertise.
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InsightRetail-to-resi: one size does not fit all
Editor: In your recent article on the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission’s interim report, Chris Thompson from CACI is right to point out that the UK is over-spaced in terms of retail .
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InsightDoing nothing about London rental is not an option
Editor: The mayor of London’s proposal for residential rent control and tenancy reform is proving controversial, but when so many Londoners are having to rent indefinitely, and 68% of them apparently agree with rent control, it would be more controversial to do nothing about the London rental market ( ‘Khan ...
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InsightHousing: we’re in a catch-22 situation
Editor: On reading your in-depth piece on increasing housing supply, I couldn’t help thinking we are in somewhat of a catch-22 situation .
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InsightCVA safety net makes retailer shares a fair bet
Editor: I read with interest Liz Hamson’s wonderful editorial stating that “after the successful Arcadia CVA, the battle may be over, but the war hasn’t been won” .
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InsightFlexible valuation model is a must
Editor: Current valuation models for flexible workspace centres are not fit for purpose and a market accepted model is now essential to the sector’s growth, especially given increasing interest in the flexible sector and the desire of property companies and funds to invest .
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InsightOffice providers and landlords must work together
Editor: The continued expansion of the flexible workspace market will be driven by existing operator participants and established property owners entering the sector . We are already seeing a number of traditional landlords embrace a more flexible and tenant-focused approach.
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InsightTime to broaden the modular debate
Editor: Modular housing has been thrust into the spotlight once again with the arrival of Ikea to the sector. The recent momentum will be music to the ears of those with ambitious housing targets .
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InsightLet’s repurpose the high street for community spirit
The continued decline of bricks-and-mortar banks is leaving vast empty space on the high street.
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InsightUse class merger bad news for homes
I am writing in response to Mitchell Labiak’s recent article about the possible merger of business class uses and the impact this might have on the high street (14.06.19).
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InsightTime to up our game on sustainability
Mitchell Labiak’s recent interview with Steffen Szeidl highlights a dichotomy our industry faces (14.06.19).
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InsightFlexible workspace providers flock to Scottish cities
Scotland’s flexible workspace sector is expanding fast, driven by demand that is growing by at least 25% annually in all major cities (07.06.19).
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InsightLidl expansion offers opportunities for investors
Editor: Last week, discount retailer Lidl announced it was to create 40 new London stores as part of a £500m expansion plan (‘ Lidl unveils £500m expansion plans for London ’).
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InsightP2P lending rules should be welcomed
Editor: The new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules for governing the burgeoning peer-to-peer (P2P) lending sector should be welcomed by the industry, especially in the current climate (‘ FCA reveals new P2P rules days after Lendy collapses ’). However, they are not enough.
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InsightMarkets can play major role in saving high streets
Editor: Markets can and should play a big part in discussions about the high street’s future (‘ Market Halls set for £20m cash injection ’).
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InsightEffecting change in industry is our job
Editor: Your leader last week responding to a complaint about the lack of gender diversity in the magazine made for difficult reading. And that’s because you are completely right – property has a diversity problem and the responsibility lies with us, your readers, not you .
