All Legal & Professional articles – Page 22
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Matt Smith, head of sustainability at Shaftesbury
Matt Smith, head of sustainability at Shaftesbury, on how he got started in property. He also shares his cultural recommendations, the celebrity he’d most like to meet and how he’d spend a million pounds.
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Professional
What are the signs of negligence in a conveyancing solicitor?
A conveyancing solicitor should ensure all legal considerations and potential issues are covered before the sale of a property goes ahead, leaving all parties with peace of mind that everything is in order with their transaction.
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Professional
Recovery signs appear for the retail sector
Retail, leisure and hospitality operators show tentative signs of a summer revival as economic data, proxy indicators for relative recovery strength and the latest statistics on new virus cases suggest a glass-half-full picture. However, the recovery for the UK economy and property markets remains fragile.
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Professional
Biodiversity proposals aim to spur positive developments
Planned requirement for developments to boost biodiversity will have short-term costs but long-term benefits.
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Professional
How will latest PDR rules affect office-to-residential conversions?
It barely seems that long since the last tweaks to the planning system were announced and implemented. This time, another shake-up of permitted development rights (PDR) has placed new restrictions on how they can be used to redevelop offices into residential.
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Professional
Technology will drive city accessibility
According to the World Bank, about 15% of the world’s population live with some form of disability – 285 million are visually impaired and 466 million are deaf or hard of hearing. But in spite of these varying needs, there is often a one-size-fits-all approach to designing the world around ...
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News
HTC to provide real estate services for Crown Commercial Service
Hartnell Taylor Cook (HTC) has been confirmed as a supplier of real estate services for the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) – with other big-name agencies expected to be announced in the coming days.
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Professional
Retail-to-resi is a win for homes
The national housing shortage and the retail crisis are two of the property industry’s biggest challenges.
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Professional
Concerns raised over rates revaluations consultation
Experts agree business rates revaluations should be more frequent, but question government’s approach.
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Professional
Community-led regen can work
High streets are facing considerable change following the move towards online retail and the impact of the pandemic. However, there is an opportunity for local residents to work alongside businesses and urban designers to rejuvenate local centres.
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Professional
Let’s ensure the workplace works better for everyone
Designing for the extreme to benefit the mean can create inclusive environments that suit all employees.
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Professional
Q&A: Five minutes with Adam Kamani, co-founder of MoveStreets
Adam Kamani, co-founder of MoveStreets and chief executive of Kamani Property Group, on how he got started in the property industry. He also shares his cultural tips and his number-one travel destination.
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Professional
The pitfalls of ‘vacant possession’
If a filing cabinet is left behind after a break date, has the landlord got vacant possession?
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Professional
Getting to the heart of HQ design
When it comes to designing workspaces, one size cannot fit all.
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Professional
Will the Building Safety Bill clarify who must pay for cladding costs?
Government proposes a safety regulator and developer levy, but experts criticise the use of vague language.
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Professional
What approach should be taken if trespassers occupy your property?
There has been a significant rise in vacant commercial units since the start of the pandemic, leaving many properties vulnerable to trespassers.
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Professional
Q&A: Five minutes with Francesca Brady, chief executive of AirRated
Francesca Brady, chief executive of proptech company AirRated, on how she got started in property. She also shares her cultural tips, the celebrity she’d most like to meet and the superpower she wishes she had.
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Professional
How will consultant salary hikes affect development costs?
Recent salary surveys are predicting large hikes for consultants due to pent-up demand during the pandemic.
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Online
Overcoming the legal and regulatory challenges of proptech
The real estate industry is experiencing a widespread digital transformation and is seeing the tangible benefits of adopting technology. New innovations are appearing all the time and there is no doubt that proptech is at the heart of this digital revolution.
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Professional
How can employers support menopausal women at work?
Businesses can take practical steps to support and retain the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce.
