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ProfessionalFacilities management is key to workplace safety
Covid-19 has introduced many challenges to the way buildings are managed.
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Professional
The impact of coronavirus should force changes in the way mental health treatment centres are designed
Covid-19 has had an unprecedented effect on the physical wellbeing of thousands of people and is also having a huge impact on mental health.
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Professional
Good workplaces can adapt to the post-pandemic challenges
Flexibility is the key to creating plans that can be updated to respond to risks and problems in the future.
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Professional
Cost disputes brewing over Covid-19 construction delays
Mediation is key to defusing rows between tenants, developers and contractors over who picks up the tab
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Professional
Retailers can survive pandemic if they work with landlords
The opportunity is there for greater financial transparency and for leases to be reworked to benefit them both.
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Professional
New Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships is now out
In the words of Amelia Earhart: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act!” As the crunch quarter rent day approached in June, the commercial property sector was anticipating a new Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships. The code is now out, but the government has fluffed its ...
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Professional
What happens if you do not apply for the Building Safety Fund?
Residential building owners or residents’ management companies (RMC) only have a limited time to register for eligibility for the government’s £1bn Building Safety Fund (BSF) to replace combustible, non-ACM cladding on buildings over 18m high, with the 31 July deadline approaching rapidly.
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Professional
How liable are landlords for Covid-19 workplace risks?
Landlords can face serious consequences for failing to carry out risk assessments or implement measures.
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Professional
Could Covid-19 lead to a high street property power shift?
Covid-19 has hit the retail industry hard. Research from Statista shows three quarters of retailers expect the pandemic to have a negative impact on their sales, and Brand Finance’s Global 500 2020 report found that fashion retailers alone could lose around £800bn as a result of Covid-19.
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Professional
How the property industry can support LGBT+ employees
Networks such as Freehold and other initiatives promote workplace diversity, inclusivity and awareness.
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Professional
Safe water policy vital despite coronavirus
It is crucial to consider the impact of closing premises, particularly in relation to safe water management. Buildings, factories, offices and schools have all had their doors closed for a long time, which no one foresaw happening.
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Professional
Flexible working is crucial for employee work-life balance
By offering flexible leave and accommodating specific needs, employers can help staff to achieve their best.
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Professional
Estate agents must be aware of money laundering
Covid-19 restrictions make due diligence difficult in property sales and purchases.
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News
Almost a third of employees in real estate furloughed
UK real estate firms reported that 27.9% of their workforce was furloughed between 18 and 31 May, according to data released by the ONS on Wednesday.
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Professional
Post-Covid workspace design must enhance wellbeing for everyone
Businesses should take neurodiversity into account to ensure physical and psychological needs are met.
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Professional
How can we reimagine the spaces at the heart of our communities?
Each high street and town centre across the UK has its own identity – a fusion of history, geography, culture and local character. This unique DNA can shape an area’s potential, so there is no simple equation to create a successful space.
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Professional
Convert from retail to logistics space with care
Research from the British Retail Consortium reveals a high street vacancy rate of 12.3% in March 2020. With several major retailers falling into administration during lockdown, the figures for June are likely to be much higher.
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Professional
New insolvency bill may leave landlords in a ‘no-man’s land’
The bill is now in the House of Lords and may shift the balance of power between tenants and landlords.
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Professional
Who is responsible for ensuring workplace safety post-Covid-19?
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted landlords and tenants to look at leases to determine whether there is an obligation to make workplaces ‘corona-safe’ and, if so, who would be required to pay for any adjustments to buildings or services.
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Online
Housing committee chair seeks answers from Jenrick over Westferry development
The chair of an influential committee of MPs has called on Communities secretary Robert Jenrick to provide further clarity over his controversial decision to approve a Conservative Party donor’s £1bn property development.
