All Legal articles – Page 31
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ProfessionalNew ruling may have 'chilling effect' on moves to revive stalled development schemes
A recent High Court case deemed it was unlawful to resurrect a pre-recession agreement without putting it out to tender.
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ProfessionalPension policy changes – get ready for the retirement revolution
Rob and Rosemary’s passion is sailing. In fact, they like it so much they decide to give up their jobs in property, cash in their savings and open a sailing shop in their favourite location on the Côte d’Azur.
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InsightNorwood annual awards laud the achievements of young property professionals.
This event is now sold out”, read the notice on the YN Property Awards website. No kidding.
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InsightSay hello to the future – sign up to our Diversity Charter
Since we launched our Open Plan diversity campaign in June 2014, the response has been overwhelming, with support and interest coming in from all parts of the property industry.
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ProfessionalPlanning delays and bureaucracy are at the root of the housing crisis
Suddenly the housing portfolio - formerly the quiet backwater of political oblivion - has sprung into the headlines.
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ProfessionalAnger rises in London over impact of the Vacant Building Credit
Councils and developers are united in opposing the recently introduced policy.
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ProfessionalInspiring future property professionals
How do you inspire a teenager to ‘think property’? Not the TV Teen Crib variety but serious, professional careers in the property and construction industry.
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ProfessionalAnger as firms race to meet shortened deadline for business rates appeals
The consequences of the government’s decision to cut rates appeals time.
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Markets
Retaining talent key to office strategy
Employee needs are now a core driver of corporate real estate decisions.
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MarketsWar for corporate talent heats up as economic growth returns
With the economy back on a firmer footing, attracting and retaining talent is now top priority for corporate occupiers.
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ProfessionalCollege opening new pathways into property
How the College of Estate Management is providing a non-traditional route into property
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ProfessionalCourt ruling on squatting reveals tension between civil and criminal law
A look at the fallout from a legal case that appears to reinforce squatters’ rights.
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Markets
New noise regulations could affect retail and offices outside London
The updated British Standard (BS) 4142 guidelines that determine potential noise impacts on residential areas have in effect been updated and extended to explicitly cover more situations.
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Professional‘Radical’ planning ruling puts councils and housebuilders on alert
The Court of Appeal ruled Solihull Council had not followed the “two-step” approach.
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OnlineUK property market faces decade of 'disruptive technology'
Disruptive technology and changing business and consumer behaviour will accelerate change in the UK property market at a pace that is faster than the market is accustomed to over the next decade, according to research from Strutt & Parker.
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ProfessionalWhy London has the highest construction costs in the world
Global built environment consultancy Arcadis decided to do something new with their annual report ranking global construction costs this year.
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ProfessionalThe heat is on to comply with the Energy Efficiency Directive
Regulations came into force on 18 December 2014 applying to residential and commercial premises.
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ProfessionalThe case for keeping locally raised taxes in the hands of local councils
Good development depends on local authorities having adequate resources to fully scrutinise and appraise development proposals.
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ProfessionalDeloitte’s new headquarters is at cutting Edge of office design
Ron Bakker, a founding partner at architect PLP, explains how Deloitte’s new Dutch HQ became a world leader in sustainable design
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ProfessionalIf you are on the ball, capital allowances could prove lucrative
The little known area of capital allowances is a complex one, but one that is ignored at the peril of anyone buying or selling a commercial property or any agents involved in the transaction.
