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OnlineQ&A: Five minutes with Oli Cohen, a partner at BELCOR
Oli Cohen, a partner at BELCOR, discusses his experiences in the property industry and shares his cultural recommendations
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Elizabeth line will serve as catalyst for the property industry
To say that many of us in the property and construction industry were looking forward to the Elizabeth line opening would be a huge understatement. It marked a defining moment for transport and its impact will be widespread, encouraging sustainable travel by providing new journey options and reducing travelling time.
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Professional
Q&A: Five minutes with Richard Cherry, co-chairman of Stonebond
Richard Cherry, co-chairman of Stonebond shares his experience in the property industry and his cultural recommendations
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What’s the outlook for green real estate financing?
Commercial real estate lending hit an all-time high in 2021, but how will 2022 compare?
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Online
Q&A: Five minutes with David Baybut, partner and head of real estate at Stephensons Solicitors
David Baybut, partner and head of real estate at Stephensons Solicitors shares some of his work experiences, as well as some cultural recommendations.
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News
BossCast: Data can unlock Europe’s €50 trillion SFR sector, says proptech pioneer
IMMO’s co-founder Samantha Kempe explains how tech is helping institutional investors access single-family rental (SFR) and in the latest episode of BossCast with Andrew Teacher, she sets out her stall for why the most sustainable buildings are the ones already built.
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‘G’: the forgotten letter in ESG
It’s undeniable that governance takes a back seat to environmental and social in the ESG equation, but if real change is to take place then it may be the most important letter in the abbreviation.
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Getting the formula right for overage agreements
Overage agreements are, for many reasons, a trap for the unwary.
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News
Residents are key to hitting net zero target
Cutting carbon is crucial, but we also need to focus on how to improve the things we can’t directly control. We headed to Brighton last month for new property conference Footprint+. The event largely focused on how the property industry can improve its carbon footprint from infrastructure development, which is ...
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Online
BossCast: Real estate needs more ‘cognitive diversity’ - Canary Wharf
In the latest episode of BossCast, Canary Wharf Group’s managing director of people, culture and customer experience Jane Hollinshead speaks about the areas where real estate has been successful in championing equality, diversity and inclusion, and the lengths it still has to go.
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RICS must divide or be conquered
Lord Michael Bichard’s review of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), published this week, sets out a clear path forward for the beleaguered professional body – a way out of the mire it has floundered in for the past 18 months, and the long-term governance blunders that created the ...
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Is the future of industrial still bright?
Dentons and Property Week recently brought together a panel of experts to discuss what the future holds for the industrial and logistics sector as warehouse take-up reaches an all-time high and vacancy rates hit rock bottom.
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Online
Do we still need tower blocks?
Originally aspirational places to live in the 1950s and 1960s, tower blocks developed a reputation for anti-social behaviour and as quickly as they were built, they were demolished.
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Online
Malls can hold key to levelling up
At the heart of the government’s aspiration to regenerate regional towns and cities lies a sleeping giant that holds a significant key to levelling up: the oft-overlooked shopping centre.
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When life gives you lemons, trade property
As the pandemic started to subside, many of us in the investment community were ready to breathe a long-awaited sigh of relief: no more sitting in front of the TV nervously awaiting updates on the latest restrictions, tiers and lists.
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Online
Focusing on fundamentals is vital
That the current environment is challenging is self-evident. The impacts of supply chain disruption, labour shortages and the rising cost of raw materials and energy have combined to deliver the highest rate of inflation for 40 years.
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Online
Property needs female talent
As the property industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, there is no doubt that businesses within this male-dominated industry risk being left behind if they do not embrace female talent.
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Online
Meeting net-zero won’t be easy
Making a net-zero pledge feels like a big step. It’s a public commitment on which you’re hanging your company’s reputation, and if you’re unclear exactly how your business will get there, you’re certainly not alone. The urgency of the climate crisis requires us all to learn on the job.
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Online
A senior housing crisis looms
Supply shortage leaves shortfall in suitable senior-living options. Noella Pio Kivlehan reports
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Online
Q&A: Five minutes with Richard Mussell, managing director of consultancy Rund Partnership
Richard Mussell, managing director of consultancy Rund Partnership, on his route into the industry, the challenges he has overcome, his career highs and his cultural recommendations.
