Women in Property finalists say industry has a way to go
Following 2019 awards, previous finalists give their views on changing attitudes to women in the industry
Pond Farm case shows shift in attitude towards air pollution
Developers may have to start taking environmental impact more seriously after Gladman’s proposal was rejected
Property firms rally to combat the mental ill-health epidemic
The property industry is starting to do its bit to tackle the mental ill-health epidemic. Companies are discovering that as well as helping to overcome issues unique to the sector, investing in the wellbeing of employees improves retention rates and productivity.
Bill aims to ramp up councils’ compulsory purchase powers
Legislation set to unlock unused land where schemes have not progressed by forcing owners to sell up
Government outlines shared ownership shake-up plans
MHCLG proposes reforms to ease buying and selling and boost deliverability of shared ownership homes
City of London tightens rules on wind effects of skyscrapers
New guidelines aim to make the Square Mile a safer and more comfortable place for cyclists and pedestrians
Facial recognition row raises fears about privacy breaches
Information commissioner says security system being used at King’s Cross is a ‘potential threat to privacy’
Business rates back in focus as retailers clamour for reform
Plea timed to put pressure on Boris Johnson’s new government, which has so far been silent on the issue
MEES starts to drive change despite enforcement issues
Threat of reputational damage is enough to push large commercial landlords to take action to cut emissions
Industry questions feasibility of installing EV charge points
Some believe implementation will be burdensome but others say costs are minimal in grand scheme of things.
