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OnlineLandmark retail rent ruling could have ‘dramatic’ implications
A judge has ruled that annual rent for a retail unit in Central London should be less than half of what it was in 2011, setting a commercial precedent that could have a significant impact on rents in the prime West End retail market.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Stuart Henderson, head of operations at GSA
Stuart Henderson, head of operations, UK north, ROI and Germany at GSA, on how he got started in property. He also shares his cultural tips, his best and worst purchases and his favourite historical figure.
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Effective preparation is vital for a successful office return
Space management, online connectivity and cybersecurity procedures are key factors for a smooth return.
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Village greens pose a conundrum
The phrase ‘village green’ generally brings to mind the traditional image of dancing around the maypole in a quaint village on a summer’s day. In reality, the term has a more complex and potentially challenging meaning. For example, a village green may not be as easy to spot as the ...
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The value of carbon storage is rising
There has been a perceptible shift in how people are looking at land. It has been dubbed the ‘Thunberg effect’ and, as a result, the profile of clients approaching us seeking land and forestry is changing.
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Are fears of a post-30 June evictions rush misplaced?
Despite concerns over forfeiture proceedings, experts believe more landlords will negotiate with tenants.
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What do recent judgments on rent obligations mean for landlords?
Judgments have been handed down awarding landlords summary judgment against their tenants for non-payment of rent during the Covid-19 pandemic, finally giving some judicial commentary on the defences raised by tenants regarding their rent obligations.
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A guide for future communities
Places for People has launched a new design guide in conjunction with global engineering and design consultancy Arup. The What makes great places for people? guide sets the scene for future communities – especially in a post-Covid world.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Jonny Rosenblatt, co-founder of Spacemade
Jonny Rosenblatt, co-founder of Spacemade, on how he got started in property. He also shares some cultural recommendations , the celebrity he would most like to meet and his number-one travel destination.
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Will councils meet online again?
Virtual council meetings have been seen by many as a positive step towards the digitalisation of the planning process. In June 2020, 88% of Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) members surveyed were in favour of virtual council meetings.
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How will London Plan’s definition of tall buildings affect developers?
The purpose of the London Plan is to bring clarity and consistency, but in its tall buildings policy, the new London Plan does the reverse.
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Landlords and tenants urged to focus on transparent dialogue
Following recent rulings in favour of tenants, experts advise landlords to be more flexible in their negotiations.
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Leisure set to drive London’s recovery
Like London’s iconic red buses, good things have a tendency to come in twos after a long wait. And following a 10-year period that saw London become the world’s premier destination city, the reverse is now regrettably true as well.
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It's vital to design spaces with a wide range of needs in mind
MAIA’s arthouse project in Birmingham has been designed to allow for full accessibility and inclusivity.
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Positive company culture is key
The long period of working from home is at last coming to a close. And as the lockdown is finally loosened, workers are looking to head back to the office. But when they arrive, they will find that the very idea of working together in person will have changed.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Benjamin Willmore, founder and MD of YoooServ
Benjamin Willmore, founder and MD of YoooServ, on how he got started in property. He also shares his cultural recommendations, the most ridiculous fact he knows and his number-one travel experience.
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The devil will be in the detail of the government planning bill
Industry experts agree there are major hurdles that must be overcome to implement the proposals.
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Money laundering is a growing risk for the property industry
Experts say government intervention is needed to help protect the sector from illicit criminal activity
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Q&A five minutes with Riccardo Iannucci-Dawson
Riccardo Iannucci-Dawson, chief executive of Yourkeys, on how he got started in property. He also shares his cultural tips, his favourite superpower and the historical figure he would like to befriend
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WFH shift presents opportunity
While the great work-from-home experiment led to predictions of the death of the office, a hybrid model will evolve. My guess is that around 20% will work from home full-time, 20% will be full-time in the office, with the balance working in a hybrid fashion.
