All Legal & Professional articles – Page 26
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Chloe Benson, senior associate at Goodman Derrick
Chloe Benson, a senior associate in the real estate team at Goodman Derrick, on how she got started in the property sector, what she would like to change about the industry and her cultural recommendations.
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Professional
Envisioning post-Covid design
The pandemic has undoubtedly highlighted the importance of certain principles of building design: good ventilation strategies; hygienic and easy-to-clean surfaces; the need for high-quality private and common outdoor space; and spaces that are flexible and adaptable.
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Building software’s time to shine
The events of the past year have had a profound impact on the way we live and work and it is rewriting what we expect from property and how we use it.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Louisa Nie, senior development manager at Grosvenor Britain & Ireland
Louisa Nie, senior development manager at Grosvenor Britain Ireland, on how she got started in property, the challenges she has overcome, her advice for young people and her cultural recommendations .
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Flexible working is the silver lining to the Covid-19 cloud
Post-pandemic, flexibility needs to remain part of the working equation to achieve greater work-life balance.
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Anger builds as the business rates review is pushed back yet again
Industry experts rail against decision to postpone review until autumn 2021 and clamour for urgent change.
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Taylor Wessing hires Michael Goldberg and team
Taylor Wessing has expanded its real estate group with the appointment of a team from Greenberg Traurig.
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Professional
Smart lockers for social distance
The pandemic has changed the way we work. For those of us who cannot home-work, being in our normal environment is anything but normal.
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Professional
Q&A: Five minutes with Jennifer Newsham, director of strategic development consulting at JLL
Jennifer Newsham, director, strategic development consulting, at JLL, on how she got started in the property sector, what she would like to change about the industry and her lockdown leisure tips .
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Professional
Proposed ‘developer tax’ for cladding removal is criticised
There are concerns that new tax is unfair and it could have a knock-on effect on activity in the wider property sector.
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Professional
A new era of healthier buildings
With one short clip, Lady Gaga’s world (finally) collided with mine as she introduced the WELL Health-Safety seal to her 46 million Instagram followers.
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Professional
How can leaseholders ensure local authorities fulfil their duties?
The right to buy has secured home ownership for nearly two million people who would not otherwise have been able to achieve it.
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How will a new stamp duty land tax surcharge affect non-UK residents?
Non-UK residents will suffer a new stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge on dwelling purchases in England and Northern Ireland from 1 April 2021.
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Professional
Landlords could be losing out on £624m tax relief per year
Consultancy TRS says it can help commercial clients pursue negligent accountants for claims over two years old.
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Professional
It's time to treat occupiers like members
Every week, a new survey is published or a statement from a chief executive hits the press related to corporate occupiers’ desire to adopt a form of hybrid working for the long term – and, as a result, the desire to occupy less space in their central office hub.
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Professional
Every cloud has a digital lining
At times, life since last March has seemed to stand still. It was – and continues to be – a tricky year. But looking at the positives, the hardship of 2020 has offered a moment of pause and reflection.
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Professional
Q&A: Five minutes with Chithra Marsh, associate director at Buttress Architects
Chithra Marsh, associate director at Buttress Architects and one of Women in Property’s new Inclusion Champions, on her greatest challenge, the people who inspire her and her cultural recommendations .
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Professional
LGBTQ+ History Month is a time to think about change
Diversity and inclusion initiatives can help to change attitudes in the industry and improve visibility.
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Professional
Use tech to support employees
It is hard to believe many of us have been working from home for almost a year.
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Professional
What will business interruption judgment mean for landlords?
The hotly anticipated Supreme Court judgment on business interruption cover has now been decided substantially in favour of the Financial Conduct Authority.
