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OnlineUncertain consequences for construction projects can be avoided in future
The government’s new measures to combat coronavirus, announced on Monday evening, plunged the construction industry into confusion.
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Professional
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
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Professional
What can property managers do to ensure tower blocks are fire-safe?
Following the Grenfell Tower fire, the government’s ban on the use of combustible materials in the external walls of high-rise residential buildings has had a far-reaching impact.
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Professional
How does the Digital Economy Act affect exercise of break clauses?
In the two years since the Digital Economy Act 2017 came into effect, it is clear that it is causing considerable alarm to occupiers looking to issue break notices, as the ability to break may now be jeopardised.
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Online
Five tools helping to power the property industry through coronavirus
We are all having to quickly adjust to the new times we are living in.
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Online
Tips for working from home and retaining your sanity
As we all suddenly find ourselves marooned at home, no doubt with children, partners and even elderly parents contributing to a hot pot of tension, it’s important you work out how to get through your day job without losing your mind.
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News
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’
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Professional
Flex working is key issue for new Women in Property chair
Flexible working helps retain staff and supports women at the vital mid-career point, says Monica Green
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Professional
The women breaking barriers across the property industry
Professional organisations for women are helping to address gender imbalance in the property industry
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Professional
How will residential diversification shake up the world of valuations?
Accused of being over-optimistic in their valuations of retail assets, the UK’s biggest property advisers are awaiting the results of a RICS review into conflicts of interest.
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Professional
What is the scope of section 73 applications to vary conditions?
Can you use a section 73 application to vary a planning consent when the changes to conditions you are seeking also entail a change to the description of development on the previous permission?
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News
Countrywide sale of LSH collapses
Countrywide’s sale of LSH to John Bengt Moeller has collapsed and it is considering legal action against him.
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Professional
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
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News
New development approaches are not always the answer
Evolving existing shell-and-core techniques could create more adaptable and greener office buildings
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Professional
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
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Professional
Does the Building Better report try to cover too many subjects?
The Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission (BBBBC) tries too hard to cover all bases in its final report.
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Professional
How is ‘openness’ assessed in green-belt developments?
Development that is classed by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as ‘inappropriate’ in the green belt should not be approved except where it has shown very special circumstances to overcome the substantial weight given to green-belt protection. A decision-maker first asks: is the development appropriate or inappropriate?
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Insight
Yardi think tank: how we can tackle the climate crisis
Property Week and Yardi brought together a host of leading industry figures at The Office Group, The Shard in London to discuss what the property industry is doing to tackle the climate crisis.
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Professional
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
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Professional
Design for a healthier life can be built into the workplace
Medibank project in Melbourne shows how the concept of health-based working can benefit employees
