All Legal & Professional articles – Page 6
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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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Professional
New 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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Professional
Who 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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Housing 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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Landlords 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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Making 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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Why 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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Professional
Mentoring 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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Landlords 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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Professional
Is 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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What 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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Capital allowances can help generate tax cash savings
In these challenging times of cashflow pressure, claiming capital allowances can help generate significant tax cash savings.
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Embracing different modes of living will allow us all to thrive
Planning must adapt to meet future needs, with flexibility crucial to the vitality of our urban spaces.
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Will construction costs increase after works begin post-lockdown?
Coronavirus means it will never again be business as usual for clients, consultants and contractors. In the short term, construction is going to cost more, take longer and force change in a quicker period of time.
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Professional
More help is needed if the hospitality sector is to recover
Hooray! Hospitality will be reopening in July. The nation can rejoice.
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Professional
Rates liability may be mitigated during crisis
A legal exemption suggests that premises cannot be beneficially occupied.
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Staff safety and wellbeing top concerns for future workplace
Employers are transforming their offices to maximise advantages for every asset, including their people.
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Employers balance return to work with staff safeguarding
What are the legal rights of staff in the workplace and how can employers best respond to their needs?
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Major commercial agencies return to work
A number of leading property agencies have reopened their offices, with others preparing to do so in the coming days.
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Tough projections
The impact of Covid-19 and social distancing measures has been devastating to the cinema industry. All screens are closed and income has reduced to zero. The industry is scrambling to establish what the future holds.
