All Legal & Professional articles
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ProfessionalPond Farm case shows shift in attitude towards air pollution
Developers may have to start taking environmental impact more seriously after Gladman’s proposal was rejected
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Knowledge clusters create a new science of office design
Research-based industries are looking to replicate the success of flexible, innovative urban workspaces
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Property professionals warned that emails can be legally binding
Property professionals could be unwittingly committing their businesses to deals simply by sending an email, a litigation lawyer has warned after a ruling in Manchester County Court.
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Property firms rally to combat the mental ill-health epidemic
The property industry is starting to do its bit to tackle the mental ill-health epidemic. Companies are discovering that as well as helping to overcome issues unique to the sector, investing in the wellbeing of employees improves retention rates and productivity.
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Bill aims to ramp up councils’ compulsory purchase powers
Legislation set to unlock unused land where schemes have not progressed by forcing owners to sell up
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Build wellness into design at the start for a happy workforce
Creating workplaces that are centred on people is not just desirable, it also makes good business sense
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Government outlines shared ownership shake-up plans
MHCLG proposes reforms to ease buying and selling and boost deliverability of shared ownership homes
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Office size has less impact on staff wellbeing than we think
Research suggests other factors such as configuration and variety of space are more important to employees
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City of London tightens rules on wind effects of skyscrapers
New guidelines aim to make the Square Mile a safer and more comfortable place for cyclists and pedestrians
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Facial recognition row raises fears about privacy breaches
Information commissioner says security system being used at King’s Cross is a ‘potential threat to privacy’
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One size does not fit all when it comes to workplace design
Office environments should be less about beanbags and more about stability, mentoring and encouragement
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Business rates back in focus as retailers clamour for reform
Plea timed to put pressure on Boris Johnson’s new government, which has so far been silent on the issue
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MEES starts to drive change despite enforcement issues
Threat of reputational damage is enough to push large commercial landlords to take action to cut emissions
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How can procurement mitigate the risks of office development?
According to the latest Deloitte crane survey, activity in the office sector continues apace, with 3.5m sq ft started in London alone over the six months to May – a 38% increase on the previous survey last autumn.
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Is there still value in keep-open covenants for retail landlords?
The fragility of the retail sector poses a real difficulty for landlords in protecting the value of their assets. Many retail leases include keep-open covenants but enforcement can be problematic with only limited options available: seeking an injunction, claiming damages or forfeiting the lease.
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Industry questions feasibility of installing EV charge points
Some believe implementation will be burdensome but others say costs are minimal in grand scheme of things.
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Office providers should take inspiration from hotel sector
Industry should create offices that are exciting, welcoming places where workers choose to spend their time.
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People moves: LaSalle, LCR, Bidwells and more
All the latest moves, appointments and promotions from across the property sector.
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Shared parental leave begins to make its mark on industry
A few firms offer enhanced paternity leave but there is a long way to go before rest of industry catches up
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Would CVAs prove a good bet for troubled bookmaker chains?
When William Hill announced that it was consulting with landlords over plans to close 700 betting shops, other big retail bookmakers such as GVC Holdings (parent company of Ladbrooks Coral) and Betfred made similar noises. This follows the government’s decision to cut the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs). ...
