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All Legal & Professional articles – Page 4
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ProfessionalRates reform brings some relief along with a bundle of red tape
On the surface, the changes proposed in the new Non-Domestic Rates Bill look positive.
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ProfessionalReal estate and construction go from adversaries to allies
A new guide aims to help developers and construction firms work more collaboratively in the UK and abroad.
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ProfessionalOwners must get set for personal liability under Building Safety Act
Much has been made of the new Building Safety Act (BSA), introduced last October, and rightly so as it introduces a raft of new responsibilities for building owners that need to be reviewed and implemented.
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ProfessionalProperty’s gender pay gap figures paint mixed picture
Analysis of 20 of real estate’s largest firms shows some perform better than others on gender pay equality.
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ProfessionalWhich post-Covid legislative changes will remain in force?
Legal regimes were introduced to help pandemic-hit hospitality businesses but may soon be phased out.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Carlotta Dove, workplace strategist at design firm HLW
Carlotta Dove, workplace strategist at design firm HLW, on how she got started in property, her top TV and song picks, the celebrity she would most like to meet and the superpower she wishes she had.
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ProfessionalRising to the ESG challenges in life sciences real estate
Need for specialist and sustainable research and development space poses a conundrum for developers.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Kimberley Benson, sales and marketing director at Barratt Southern Counties
Kimberley Benson, sales and marketing director at Barratt Southern Counties, on how she got started in property, her top book and podcast recommendations and the celebrity she would most like to meet.
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ProfessionalThe Building Safety Act raises alarm over long-term impact
Experts fear act could cause lasting industry damage and leave a trail of litigation and confusion in its wake.
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ProfessionalLooking back to the future for investment zone success
Experts say funding and strategic planning is vital to fulfilling lofty aim of creating ‘12 new Canary Wharfs’.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Stephen Ward, director of strategy and external relations at the Council for Licensed Conveyancers
Stephen Ward, director of strategy and external relations at the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, on how he got started in property, his top book and podcast picks, and his number-one travel destination.
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ProfessionalHow can companies best prepare for ‘failure to prevent’ offences?
The Bribery Act 2010 introduced a criminal offence for companies of ‘failure to prevent bribery’ by persons associated with the company.
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ProfessionalHow can sellers avoid the Japanese knotweed misrepresentation trap?
The case of Downing v Henderson made national headlines last month, and is a stark reminder of the importance of answering enquiries on a sale with due care and caution.
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NewsModular construction uptake hindered by planning system
Experts say planning reform, educational open days and investment are key to wider adoption of modular
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ProfessionalFlex valuations must keep pace
Demand for flex space is growing. According to CBRE, it will increase from 8% of central London office stock to 20% by 2028.
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ProfessionalBuilding resilience into housing
The conversation around climate action in a residential context often centres on how we can design more energy-efficient buildings.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Caroline Hill, managing director and head of ESG for Blackstone Real Estate in Europe
Caroline Hill, managing director and head of ESG for Blackstone Real Estate in Europe, on how she got started in property, her top TV and music picks, the historical figure she’d like to meet and the superpower she wishes she had.
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ProfessionalShropshire decision may pave way for public space appeals
Supreme Court judgment may provide blueprint for other communities looking to protect recreational space.
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ProfessionalMaking a positive social impact
Real estate investors are delivering on the goals of environmental, social and governance (ESG) with more sustainable buildings, but what about the social element of ESG?
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ProfessionalCan planning policies solve New Zealand’s housing crisis?
Government measures such as zoning changes and investment deterrents aim to tackle the problem
