All articles by Mark Jansen – Page 12
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Professional
Something in the air as City revises lease regulations
Revamp of leaseholds granted on airspace should benefit developers
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Professional
Green politics could flatten property returns, says report
Economists warn of growing risk of lower income streams and higher refurbishment costs
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ProfessionalThe green power struggle
The property industry is switching on to green electricity, but limited renewable power and rising energy prices mean businesses are scrabbling for supplies.
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ProfessionalGlasgow council triumphs in landmark CPO case
House of Lords decision gives green light to councils involved in similar ‘back-to-back’ deals
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Hit and miss
A new RICS report shows valuers struggling to keep up with the market, while boom times are causing temptation for others.
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ProfessionalMeet the poles
Mark Jansen talks to Polish construction workers, whose migration en masse to the UK has rattled the government
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Professional‘Occupiers can save planet’ says BCO environment guide
Conserving lights, computers and air conditioning is crucial, says report published this week
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Online
Treasury plans £1bn savings across property estate
The Treasury has unveiled plans to make annual efficiency savings of between £1bn and £1.5bn a year from the government’s property estate
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Online
Occupiers can save planet, says BCO guide
The British Council for Offices has urged occupiers and building designers to cut carbon emissions with the launch of a guide to environmental management
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ProfessionalCarbon neutrality must turn to practical reality, says Kelly
Secretary of state challenges developers at English Partnerships’ annual open meeting
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MarketsGreen heroes and villains
We take a look at who’s in and out of step with property’s new environmentally friendly mood. Mark Jansen picks the top 20 and the five worst offenders
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Markets
UK Green Building Council to launch in spring 2008
British Land and LandSecs among members pledging £600,000 for environmental movement
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ProfessionalThe pain in gain
Charities are being hit by affordable housing demands, and a planning gain supplement would make matters even worse.
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ProfessionalPlanners undervalue retail jobs, claims lobby group
Accessible Retail research finds that shop work improves skills and employability
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ProfessionalAgents of the Almighty
Mark Jansen talks to young members of Christians in Property about its new mentoring scheme.
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Professionalthe end of the appeal
The Valuation Office Agency’s new regime to cut appeals against its rating assessments is slashing surveyors’ workloads
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ProfessionalGreen giant
The carbon-neutral Ashford ZED development will be the UK’s largest green housing scheme – if it wins planning permission.
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Building surveyors lay into Part L regulations
Former chairman of RICS faculty among experts complaining about green rules
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Beast from the east
Japanese knotweed is a rampant invader that could terrorise your site.
