A fresh approach is needed for a sustainable office future
Post-Covid-19, it is more important than ever for office space to cater to individuals’ wide-ranging needs.
Beware of insurance loopholes
Commercial-to-residential property conversions are becoming increasingly common, and with the permitted development scheme now in place, this is likely to accelerate further, particularly as many of these properties tend to have good access to amenities and transport.
Diversity makes business sense
When I attend real estate events, they tend to be ‘pale, male and stale’. This is good in a way, because I’m easy to find in a crowd and everyone remembers me, but it’s not truly representative of the general population.
Which techniques can be used to mitigate empty property rates?
Empty property rates is a tax on failure – the failure of the owner to find either a profitable use for the premises or a paying tenant. It is no wonder that affected ratepayers look to mitigate their liabilities, and the devolved administrations of the UK are developing their own ...
What are the best approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion?
It has been encouraging to see the flurry of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) pledges arise across the industry. However, the lack of expert guidance is a cause for concern.
Making turnover rents a success
Covid-19 has pushed retailers to seek rent and lease concessions, which has in turn accelerated the retail property industry’s adoption of flexible leases and turnover-based rents.
Joining forces against Covid-19
Amid the Covid-19 outbreak, we were asked by our client, the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, to bring forward all inpatient bedrooms at the under-construction Grange Hospital (pictured) nine months ahead of schedule.
Young people dissatisfied with working from home
Oktra survey finds many struggling with poor working conditions, isolation and lack of enthusiasm.
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