All Legal & Professional articles – Page 7
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Supply dearth needs mixed offer
The Renters’ Reform Bill has been on the cards for some time. It was proposed four prime ministers ago, by Theresa May, and was intended to ‘professionalise’ the private rented sector (PRS).
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This is a relationships business
Life is increasingly complex and less certain, as much of the market chat at Mipim will confirm. Sentiment in the EU seems more bearish than in the UK.
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Martyn’s Law brings sweeping changes for property owners
Proposed legislation places requirements on commercial premises to mitigate threat from terrorist attacks.
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Recent high-profile snubs cast doubt on future of CPOs
Two refusals raise questions over whether the landscape for green-lighting schemes has changed for good.
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Fearn vs Tate case ruling may change views on privacy rights
Supreme Court ruling could have wide-ranging ramifications on what developers can build and where.
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Work and leisure increasingly entwined in post-Covid world
The office sector is turning to the hotel and hospitality market for inspiration to help attract and retain talent.
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Biodiversity pilot site could give developers green boost
The Iford Farm biodiversity backstop site could help developers meet their environmental commitments.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Josh Wardle, project architectural technologist at GT3 Architects
Josh Wardle, project architectural technologist at GT3 Architects, on how he got started in property, his top book and podcast picks, his best and worst purchase and his number-one travel destination.
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Service charge ruling seeks to please landlords and tenants
In Blacks service charge case, court rules tenants must pay now, but can later challenge fees seen as unfair.
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Developers ditch wrecking ball in favour of retrofitting
Sustainability and heritage factors prompt developers to consider light-touch refurbishment of old buildings.
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The later-living sector needs a boost
After years of stagnation, there is finally some progress in tackling the barriers holding back growth and innovation in the later-living sector.
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What will the Economic Crime Bill mean for limited partnerships?
Limited partnerships (LPs) have been the source of some criticism recently for their alleged role in money laundering and concealment of assets.
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What are the benefits of collateral warranties for building projects?
The judgment in the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) v Simply Construct (UK) 2022 is a timely reminder of the benefit that collateral warranties provide.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Heriberto Cuanalo, chief executive of student housing operator Collegiate AC Group
Heriberto Cuanalo, chief executive of student housing operator Collegiate AC Group, on how he got started in property, his favourite film and book, the celebrity he’d like to meet and his number-one travel destination.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Zafar Bhunnoo, co-founder and co-chief executive of Balance Out Living
Zafar Bhunnoo, co-founder and co-chief executive of build-to-rent specialist Balance Out Living, on how he got into property, his career highs and his cultural recommendations.
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ESG set to be a top priority for the industry in the year ahead
Sustainability goals, net-zero targets and energy standards are key issues for investors and developers.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Eleanor Musgrove, development manager at Firethorn Trust
Eleanor Musgrove, development manager at Firethorn Trust, on how she got started in property, her top TV and music picks, the celebrities she’d most like to meet and the superpower she wishes she had.
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Trials and tribulations: the key legal issues of the year
Planning, ESG, the workplace, skills, cladding and building safety were all on the property agenda in 2022.
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Digital twins are a useful tool
On a walk around the London Build trade show last month, I moved from different stages talking about topics from sustainability to fire safety, but there was one term that kept popping up: the ‘digital twin’.
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Terminating a building contract
The recent decision in Thomas Barnes & Sons (in administration) v Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council 2022 serves as a timely reminder of the importance of following the detailed provisions of building contracts when terminating.