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ProfessionalUKGBC 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
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Professional
What are the pitfalls for investors as student accommodation booms?
Student accommodation, once an ‘alternative’ or ‘specialist’ asset class, is evolving into a mainstream investment, attracting a variety of global institutional investors. More data and the sheer volume of deals paint a similar picture of real estate investors’ growing desire to gain exposure to student accommodation strategies and capabilities.
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Professional
How do criminals use commercial property to launder money?
When it comes to money laundering, London and residential property take the lion’s share of headlines, but making dirty money clean is an activity that is widespread across the UK, with prosecutions associated with commercial property common.
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News
Landmark ruling sets rateable value of Exeter museum at £1
The High Court has ruled that a loss-making museum owned by Exeter Council has a rateable value of £1 in a decision that could pave the way for museums across the country to seek reductions in their valuation.
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Professional
New initiative gives fresh hope for affordable housing delivery
Industry is cautiously optimistic that government’s First Homes policy will succeed where Starter Homes failed.
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Professional
Trust and wellbeing underpin successful flexible working
Some employees who work flexibly feel they do not enjoy the same opportunities as those based in the office
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Professional
Could senior living schemes play a key role in reviving high streets?
Following L G’s recent plans to convert a former Bath Homebase store into retirement living housing, there has been much discussion on whether senior housing could form part of the mix to revive UK high streets.
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Professional
Concern grows over estate fees on freehold properties
Evidence indicates that the system is being abused, but how likely is it that the government will intervene?
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Professional
Will corporate disclosure rules affect the battle to retain talent?
New UK legislation coming into force soon will require more disclosure of beneficial ownership, which is going to make it much more straightforward to identify the individuals behind corporations.
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Professional
Staff need degree of control to counter workplace stress
Hot-desking and open-plan spaces are detrimental to the productivity and mental health of many workers
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Professional
The property law cases that made the headlines in 2019
The high-profile Tate Modern viewing gallery dispute is one of a number of prominent legal cases this year
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Insight
What does the election result mean for the planning system?
As I write this we now know we have new government led by Boris Johnson with a large majority and a mandate to get “things done”. So what should it do to improve the planning system?
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News
NHS loses business rates relief case
The High Court has ruled that the NHS is not entitled to business rates relief.
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Professional
Will regulation help the industry to meet net-zero-carbon target?
Decarbonising our built environment is vital to reaching the UK’s net-zero ambition.
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Professional
What are three key elements of the proposed Environment Bill?
The government published its Environment Bill in October, which it says will grapple with the biggest challenges of the modern era.
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Professional
Lack of resources could stall drive for energy efficiency
Minimum energy efficiency standards for buildings set to be tightened, but enforcement appears unfunded
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Professional
A focus on the fundamentals will keep employees happy
Research gives employers and property teams a list of components that are vital to employee experience
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Online
What is the structures and buildings allowance and how is it applied?
The government first introduced the structures and buildings allowance (SBA), a tax allowance for commercial property designed to stimulate investment on structures and buildings, in October 2018.
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Professional
Business rates proposals are met with industry scepticism
Industry experts warn that manifesto promises to review system ‘just kick the problem into the long grass’
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Professional
How would post-Grenfell sprinkler proposals affect project costs?
We now have the response to the consultation on fire safety post Grenfell, with news that all new blocks of flats extending six storeys or higher could require sprinkler systems under proposed government plans.
