All Legal articles – Page 11
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Using virtual worlds to inspire next generation in property
GLA-backed education initiative sees hundreds of young people envision Croydon’s future using Minecraft.
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No fireworks but CRCA effective
When the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act (CRCA) 2022 came into force, it was hailed as a solution to the slew of commercial rent arrears issues brought about by the pandemic. One year since the act’s introduction, its use appears underwhelming on paper. However, this does not tell the whole story.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Tom Walker, co-founder and director of StuRents
Tom Walker, co-founder and director of StuRents, on how he got started in property, his top book and album recommendations, the superpower he wishes he had and his number-one travel destination
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Bringing wellbeing to the fore
We often talk about how difficult it is to measure social value. This is especially true for mental health and wellbeing, yet almost every element of community development has a mental health and wellbeing component.
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When do EPC exemptions apply to commercial PRS properties?
The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, known as the MEES Regulations, were brought in to improve energy efficiency in not only the residential but also the commercial private rented sector (PRS).
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Rising 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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Q&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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Looking 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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Q&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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How 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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How 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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Top Vatican official says failed London property deal was ‘absolute deception’ in trial
A Vatican official has compared the events leading up to the deal for a prime London office block with Jesus’ march towards crucifixion after testifying in the Vatican’s ongoing ‘trial of the century’.
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Modular 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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US hedge fund sues developer for breaking alleged Royal Albert Dock deal
US hedge fund Baupost has filed a High Court claim suing UK developer DPK Management for allegedly breaking a deal to jointly acquire London’s Royal Albert Dock development.
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Flex 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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Building 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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Q&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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Leasehold reform is a tall order
Housing secretary Michael Gove recently announced the government’s intention to abolish the “outdated feudal” leasehold system of residential property ownership on the basis that it is “unfair”. He declared: “In crude terms, if you buy a flat, that should be yours.”
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Providers must unite on housing
There is an opportunity right now to end homelessness while still being able to run a profitable business.
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Improvements to the planning system will boost housing delivery
Last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a market study into the housebuilding sector – how it functions, how well it performs for consumers and other stakeholders, and how it might work better. This includes concerns that housebuilders are not delivering homes at sufficient speed.