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All Legal & Professional articles – Page 12
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ProfessionalThe pros and cons of restructuring
On 22 July, the High Court sanctioned the part 26A restructuring plan (RP) of Houst, a property management services business for short-term and holiday lets.
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ProfessionalConsulting on building safety
After the Building Safety Act (BSA) gained royal assent at the end of April, the government commenced consultations regarding the swathe of secondary legislation that is required to complete the detail of the new regime.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Gill Kirkness, regional director at Thomas & Adamson
Gill Kirkness, regional director at construction consultant Thomas & Adamson, on how she got started in property, her film and book picks, the celebrity she’d like to meet and the superpower she wishes she had.
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ProfessionalOverseas entities laws set to crack down on tax evasion
New laws could derail property acquisitions or sweep up legitimate cross-border funds in a slew of red tape
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InsightFreeports key to hydrogen hubs
One of the most abundant elements in the universe, hydrogen, has strong policy support as a key part of the UK’s transition to a net zero future.
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ProfessionalDelivering mixed-use success
British Land recently secured reserved matters approval for the next phase of its Canada Water Printworks development in London. So, what are some of the planning challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the successful delivery of such large mixed-use projects?
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ProfessionalLondon real estate rocked by electricity capacity shortages
Experts say the ‘absolute horror story’ is down to decades of poor planning and power-hungry data centres
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InsightHow can developers halt rights-to-light ‘ambulance chasers’?
The Law Commission’s review of rights to light is now almost eight years old, yet there has been no sign of a government response. Reform remains a question of when not if, and as the political merry-go-round spins again, it now seems even further out of reach.
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ProfessionalMeeting the myriad needs of a neurodiverse workforce
As employers and colleagues, it is our duty to be more informed and offer better support where it is needed.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Maggie Milosavljevic, commercial director at investment company LabTech London
Maggie Milosavljevic is commercial director at investment company LabTech London, owner of Camden Market. She reflects on her background, her proudest moments and the challenges that she has overcome.
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ProfessionalNo change on cladding post-Gove
Michael Gove’s strategy to tackle the cladding crisis proved deeply unpopular with the housebuilding industry.
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ProfessionalMore affordable housing is needed
In its latest study into the UK’s ‘broken’ housing system, charity Shelter announced the worrying news that despite huge demand, only 6,644 social rent homes were delivered in 2019-20 – a decrease of more than 83% since 2010.
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ProfessionalHow Pathways to Property has increased diversity in industry
Real estate figures, alumni and participants discuss the benefits of the initiative 10 years on from its launch.
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OnlineWhat’s next for levelling-up aims in wake of Tory turmoil?
Three experts discuss what recent government upheaval means for housing policy and levelling-up agenda.
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ProfessionalFinding the value in flex space
The way we use offices has changed, but how we value them has not kept up. Gone are the days of the 25-year lease amid the desire for flexibility in turbulent times. While some landlords might wish for the long-term certainty of a predictable rent cheque each month, the reality ...
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ProfessionalConnectivity key to levelling up
The pandemic, recent rail strikes and a change in work culture have all helped support the trajectory of flexible working. Despite the ability for many to work from home, connectivity remains a barrier up and down the country.
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ProfessionalHow is the single infrastructure levy different from the CIL?
The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill marks a major shift in development contributions, promising significant ramifications for the delivery of affordable housing.
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ProfessionalWhat changes do the new building regulations entail?
New building regulations were introduced in the UK on 15 June 2022 that brought several important changes to the property industry, targeting insulation, ventilation and energy consumption. While the regulations apply primarily to new buildings, they also apply to home retrofitting projects, namely structural renovations such as extensions.
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ProfessionalQuestions remain amid Covid rent arrears arbitration scheme
First two decisions fail to clarify when and to what extent a protected rent debt will be reduced or waived.
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NewsCladding ruling pins financial liability on building contractor
Industry claims the case sets a ‘bold precedent’ for hundreds of ongoing disputes over cladding remediation
