Coronavirus pandemic poses legal issues for deals and leases
Lawyers face practical issues obtaining signatures and witnesses as well as prospect of new legal challenges
Budget criticised over limited scope of business rates relief
Consultants slam government for leaving larger firms and those outside the retail and leisure sectors ‘to rot’
The women breaking barriers across the property industry
Professional organisations for women are helping to address gender imbalance in the property industry
Freehold sets out to bridge property’s LGBT equality gap
When David Mann and Saleem Fazal met nearly 10 years ago, the property sector was a very different place
Showdown over mayor’s green agenda for new London Plan
Sadiq Khan urges government to back environmental proposals, but critics say they defy national policy
Government white paper set to speed up planning system
Paper is expected to outline proposals to simplify the planning process and speed up housing delivery
Amazon’s rates appeal could encourage other revaluations
Online retailer won case against Cannock Chase council arguing that mezzanines did not count as floorspace
Flexible offices give central business districts a lifeline
Many property companies are ditching expensive central locations to reflect today’s changing work trends
Biodiversity net gain policy could be costly for developers
The government’s Environment Bill will require developers to measurably improve natural wildlife habitats
UKGBC introduces new energy targets to meet 2050 deadline
Body sets out goals for office sector to reduce energy use by 60% to meet the 2050 carbon-neutral pledge
