All Legal & Professional articles – Page 45
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ProfessionalHow liable are landlords for Covid-19 workplace risks?
Landlords can face serious consequences for failing to carry out risk assessments or implement measures.
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ProfessionalHow the property industry can support LGBT+ employees
Networks such as Freehold and other initiatives promote workplace diversity, inclusivity and awareness.
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ProfessionalSafe water policy vital despite coronavirus
It is crucial to consider the impact of closing premises, particularly in relation to safe water management. Buildings, factories, offices and schools have all had their doors closed for a long time, which no one foresaw happening.
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ProfessionalFlexible working is crucial for employee work-life balance
By offering flexible leave and accommodating specific needs, employers can help staff to achieve their best.
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ProfessionalEstate agents must be aware of money laundering
Covid-19 restrictions make due diligence difficult in property sales and purchases.
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NewsAlmost a third of employees in real estate furloughed
UK real estate firms reported that 27.9% of their workforce was furloughed between 18 and 31 May, according to data released by the ONS on Wednesday.
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ProfessionalPost-Covid workspace design must enhance wellbeing for everyone
Businesses should take neurodiversity into account to ensure physical and psychological needs are met.
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ProfessionalHow can we reimagine the spaces at the heart of our communities?
Each high street and town centre across the UK has its own identity – a fusion of history, geography, culture and local character. This unique DNA can shape an area’s potential, so there is no simple equation to create a successful space.
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ProfessionalConvert from retail to logistics space with care
Research from the British Retail Consortium reveals a high street vacancy rate of 12.3% in March 2020. With several major retailers falling into administration during lockdown, the figures for June are likely to be much higher.
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ProfessionalNew insolvency bill may leave landlords in a ‘no-man’s land’
The bill is now in the House of Lords and may shift the balance of power between tenants and landlords.
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ProfessionalWho is responsible for ensuring workplace safety post-Covid-19?
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted landlords and tenants to look at leases to determine whether there is an obligation to make workplaces ‘corona-safe’ and, if so, who would be required to pay for any adjustments to buildings or services.
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OnlineHousing committee chair seeks answers from Jenrick over Westferry development
The chair of an influential committee of MPs has called on Communities secretary Robert Jenrick to provide further clarity over his controversial decision to approve a Conservative Party donor’s £1bn property development.
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ProfessionalLandlords must work with tenants to survive the lockdown
As the June quarter date looms, landlords must be pragmatic in pursuing their payments.
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ProfessionalMaking the case for space as working from home takes off
Kitt’s chief executive on why offices are vital for team collaboration, company culture and leadership.
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ProfessionalWhy environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles are bankable
Recent research from Alpha FMC showed that 40% of asset managers listed environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in their top three priorities for fund launches in 2020.
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ProfessionalMentoring can help young professionals to get ahead
Property Week and Real Estate Balance hosted a mentoring webinar recently for those taking their first steps in the property industry.
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NewsLandlords fear new law on rent collections
A new bill set to pass through the House of Lords tomorrow will further weaken the position of commercial landlords during the coronavirus crisis, claims accountancy group Moore.
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ProfessionalIs subletting a post-pandemic solution for spare office space?
Occupiers seem likely to sublet their unused space as headcounts are reduced, but lease terms may present some obstacles.
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ProfessionalWhat should landlords consider before formalising lease changes?
Recent events have prompted a number of lease renegotiations between landlords and tenants, mostly surrounding timing and amount of rent payments, but other changes have also been discussed.
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ProfessionalCapital allowances can help generate tax cash savings
In these challenging times of cashflow pressure, claiming capital allowances can help generate significant tax cash savings.
