Energy rating proposal is a step in the right direction
Experts welcome government proposal, but say there are practical challenges that need to be addressed
Government is ‘wrong’ to ban MCC business rates appeals
Experts say the government’s £1.5bn compensation scheme is not enough to address the impact of Covid on values.
Sarah Everard murder sparks call for safety-focused urban design
While planning and development protocols to promote safety are already in place, more could be done
Extension of evictions ban is ‘kicking the can down the road’
Experts say many retailers can afford to pay their rent and that the moratorium undermines lease agreements.
Women in Property panel on challenging industry issues
A recent virtual discussion covered flexible working benefits, ongoing inequalities and reassessing the value of work.
Market still on a ‘cliff edge’ as stamp duty holiday extended
Experts warn that rush to complete deals and backlog in conveyancing system will mean many buyers lose out
Property needs fresh ideas to meet new industry demands
The sector must invest in future talent for the benefit of individual businesses and wider industry growth.
Gauging the implications of AR
I loved sci-fi as a boy. Even though I hid behind the sofa when the Daleks appeared in Doctor Who, it always inspired excitement. Proptech is real estate’s sci-fi and, of this, augmented reality (AR) is particularly exciting.
Gear Change eyed for city cycling
While the public’s focus has understandably been preoccupied with the global pandemic, and that of planners with the planning white paper, the government has released significant new guidance that could lead to lasting changes to both public health and planning.
Can TVG registration criminalise a landowner’s pre-existing activities?
The recent Supreme Court judgment in TW Logistics v Essex County Council clarified the law on the rights of landowners following the registration of land as a town or village green (TVG).
Scenario-testing tech at the fore
Covid has forced many companies to the negotiating table with their landlords to address what some now deem to be expensive, overly long leases. Even for the few that are still committing to physical expansion, it is under markedly different terms.
