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Campaigners plot legal challenge to £700m ITV South Bank studios redevelopment
The scheme has just successfully emerged from an 18-month judicial review process led by Michael Gove
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Think small to up housing supply
Small sites can contribute to housing supply via infill development and rejuvenation of existing supply.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Mike Scanlan, director at specialist chartered surveyor Proximity
The director at specialist chartered surveyor Proximity on how he got started in the property industry, his favourite book and podcast, the celebrity he would most like to meet and how he would spend £1m.
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Developers remain in the dark on new BSA rules
With new Building Safety Act provisions set to come into force on 6 April, developers say they still lack clarity on what specifically is expected from them and their contractors.
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How a Swiss ski resort is scaling new heights in sustainability
Property Week travels to the Swiss ski resort of Verbier to find out how climate change is posing challenges for sustainability, as well as providing opportunities for dual-season tourism.
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Q&A: Five minutes with law firm Blake Morgan’s Amardip Healy
The legal director at law firm Blake Morgan on how she got started in the property industry, her favourite book, film and TV show, her best and worst purchases and the superpower she wishes she had.
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City uses override to block rights of light threat to £300m justice quarter
Threat of legal action from neighbouring occupiers had put future of Salisbury Square scheme at risk.
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Owners of The Crooked House ordered to rebuild Britain’s wonkiest pub
Local council orders pub to be restored after its demolition last year caused national outrage.
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Michael Gove under investigation by parliament’s standards watchdog
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is examining the housing secretary’s register of financial interests.
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Office retrofits are key for net zero
Retrofitting commercial buildings is critical for decarbonising and enhancing resilience to the climate crisis.
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Q&A: Five minutes with associate solicitor at Stephensons, Sophie Chilstone
The associate solicitor in the commercial litigation department at Stephensons on how she got started in property, her favourite destinations, her top TV and music picks and how she’d spend £1m.
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How allies can play a key role in the battle for diversity
Progressive property companies are pioneering allyship as a vital policy to create a welcoming environment for staff that may come from marginalised or disadvantaged groups.
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Director banned after unlawful care home scheme saw investors lose £57m
The scheme promised investors unachievable returns and put their funds “at risk”.
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Active criminal investigation into Signature £140m property fraud
Four people have been arrested as part of the investigation.
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Serving notice on the letter of the law
A case involving a failure to serve notice on all parties in a right to manage claim has now gone to the Supreme Court and may have wider implications for the property industry.
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Connected workplaces are key
The Government Property Agency is using technology to give its office workers a better experience.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Impact Hub London's Devi Clark
The managing director of Impact Hub London on how she got started in the property industry, her favourite historical figure, her top TV and radio recommendations and the superpower she wishes she had.
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Are hotels in scope of new levy?
Government consultation invites views on which buildings will be excluded under Building Safety Levy.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Victoria Du Croz
The partner and head of planning at law firm Forsters on how she got started in property, her favourite destination, her top book and album recommendations and the celebrity she would most like to meet.
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AI: a new partner for the legal profession?
As law firms make increasing use of AI in their operations, there are hazards to watch out for.