All Feedback articles – Page 7
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InsightHigh debt costs and low yields to affect BTR appetite
In response to your recent article ‘BTR sector set to keep growing as economic situation worsens’, I would agree with the effects of rising demand due to a chronic shortage of rental property and a growing tenant pool.
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InsightTime for practical action on climate
Record-breaking temperatures in the UK and Europe over the summer and extreme weather events globally should in theory have galvanised the governments and corporations attending COP27.
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InsightCompanies left unable to plan for Revaluation Day
A lack of information on next year’s business rates revaluation is making it impossible for companies to budget with confidence. The government has not yet properly addressed the issue, leaving little time for businesses to plan for Revaluation Day on 1 April 2023.
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InsightSME builders ready, willing and able
It is well documented that a revival of small and medium-sized housebuilders would make a substantial contribution to our new housing requirements. Their output has fallen by around 75% from their peak, which represents a huge and increasing supply gap.
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NewsHousebuilding sector can ride out the latest storm
It is fair to say that it’s been a tricky few weeks for the government, the economy and the country as a whole. Yet, faced though we are by uncertainty and predictions of a recession, we must continue with our pragmatic approach as an industry.
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InsightExperience must be BTR’s raison d’être
The recent research from Savills and the British Property Federation (BPF) on the build-to-rent (BTR) sector shows how much progress has already been made (’BTR market could “rise fivefold and be worth £170bn by 2032”’, PropertyWeek.com). However, as the sector continues to advance and mature, it is essential that tenant ...
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InsightConference season brings some joy
Editor: Kwasi Kwarteng’s Budget aside, the development sector might come away from the Conservative Party Conference with some reason to be cheerful, especially if recent soundings from the DLUHC team at fringe events come to fruition.
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InsightIt is vital housing remains accessible to everyone
Editor: The mini-Budget sent shockwaves through the property market. As mortgage rates rocketed, the inverse was true for the hopes of property buyers.
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InsightTimely data will keep wheels of investment turning
Your recent leader piece, ‘Gather data before gambling’, provides great insight into the constant struggle between sound logic and strained emotion that difficult economic times induce. As you mention, we have already seen this struggle at the highest level of government, and at Coyote we can see at first hand ...
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InsightTechnology critical to drive efficiency
In response to your article ‘Energy crisis puts pressure on both occupiers and landlords’, while I agree wholeheartedly that as an industry we need to think more creatively about ways of reducing energy usage within buildings, there is one critical piece missing from the story: technology.
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InsightProptech could be the Conservatives’ saving grace
On day one of the Conservative Party Conference, the levelling-up secretary Simon Clarke said that levelling up was still “fundamental” to Liz Truss’s government – while his department, and indeed the UK, are preparing for a period of significant economic uncertainty.
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InsightAction needed on temporary housing
As the latest housing minister enters post to an overflowing in-tray, he will be faced with a number of competing priorities. Although efforts will undoubtedly be made to address affordability and supply issues, we should also hope that temporary housing solutions are not overlooked.
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InsightHousing secretaries need to have a longer shelf life
It was depressing to read in Peter Bill’s column that the new housing secretary Simon Clarke “is seen as a coming man”.
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InsightEnergy crisis: we need to get creative
I wholeheartedly agree with the argument put forward by Adam Branson in his article ‘Energy crisis puts pressure on both occupiers and landlords’. Despite the government recently announcing a six-month cap on energy prices, the real estate industry will need to take a creative, technology-enabled approach to alleviate damage.
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InsightLevelling up must be more than just a political slogan
Despite the phrase ‘levelling up’ hanging in the balance, the UK government’s proposal that more needs to be done to “spread opportunity more equally across the UK” is an understatement.
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InsightEnergy strategy overhaul under way
We welcomed the recent news of the government’s measures to alleviate the immediate cost of energy on people and businesses. Inflated gas prices driving up costs across the country while the largest energy producers deliver super-profits is outrageous and nonsensical.
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InsightQuality offices key as we go forward
I read with interest the news that JLL’s Future of Work Survey showed that 72% of commercial real estate decision-makers believe the office is critical to doing business. Some may find this figure surprising – I find it surprising the number was not higher.
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InsightIndustry must embrace BMS tech amid climate crisis
I echo the concern expressed by Jamie Bennett-Ness in his recent article ‘Buildings fail to handle the heat’ over the failure of UK buildings to cope with the recent slew of heatwaves. However, the real estate industry should not resign itself to outdated air-conditioning systems but should instead embrace building ...
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InsightWorker welfare is key in hybrid world
Editor: In response to your article on JLL’s Future of Work survey, which reveals that hybrid working is critical to real estate’s future, I wanted to share some insights into the accompanying rapid changes in people management.
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InsightGovernment must address plight of private renters
Editor: It was disappointing to see so little substance from the Conservative leadership hopefuls on a group being hardest hit by cost of living pressures: renters.
