All articles by Mark Jansen – Page 19
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Professional
Valuers' moment of truth
New Investment Property Databank research into the consistency of the valuations by seven top valuers presents an encouraging picture.
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News
Tesco tries to scupper Wimbledon stadium
Milton Keynes scheme under threat as Tesco raises concerns over Asda store
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Professional
A one-stop flop?
A government review could pave the way for multidisciplinary practices with lawyers, surveyors and accountants under one roof. But is it what they, or the market, want?
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Professional
Floored logic
The government plans to legislate against out-of-town retailers extending their stores with mezzanine floors.
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Professional
A tall order
Compulsory purchase law still needs drastic reform to make the system fairer and more efficient – but will the government act?
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Professional
Beyond dispute
Developer Parkes Inc was asked by the British Museum to design an extension that never happened, and sued when the museum refused to pay.
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Professional
National service
Many surveyors would rather be working for the National Trust, this year's salary survey revealed. Mark Jansen spoke to the charity about working in conservation instead of commerce
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Professional
Accident or manslaughter?
An outbreak of legionnaire's disease which left seven dead and a council charged with manslaughter has reignited the debate about corporate killing.
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Professional
Full disclosure
A new clampdown could almost extinguish tax avoidance in the property industry.
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Professional
Knowing me, knowing you
Research by the British Council for Offices out this week shows exactly what developers and planners think of each other.
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Professional
To tell the whole truth… …and nothing
Surveyors who act as expert witnesses are in the dock over concerns they are biased.
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Professional
Serve you wrong
Office service charges are on the increase again and occupiers are starting to ask if they are getting value for their money.
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Professional
Landlords face Thurloe backlash
A landmark court decision could open the floodgates to tenants who have been refused permission to sublet.
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News
Matthews & Goodman boss 'subordinated principles'
Judge criticises senior partner for undermining former colleague over shop dispute
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Insight
Savills is number 1…But the national trust is where you'd also love to work
Property's biggest bonuses proved the greatest attraction when the 2004 Macdonald & Company/RICS salary survey asked who you would most like to work for other than your current organisation. But doing your bit for society scored highly too. Over the next four pages, Mark Jansen reveals how nearly 3,000 surveyors ...
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Professional
Stalemate at Apethorpe Hall
A trio of property developers have had their dream of converting a country manor into residential units shattered by a compulsory purchase order.
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Professional
You better shape up
New planning policies for town centres could have a dramatic impact on leisure. Mark Jansen hears what the sector is doing to prepare for PPS6
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Professional
The siege of Stevenage
Housebuilders want to build 5,000 homes on greenfield land. The county council says no. Mark Jansen previews an inquiry that government will watch with interest
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Green initiatives need building up
Developers will need clearer incentives to adopt the green building techniques promoted by the government and the British Council for Offices.
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How the Sellar tower inquiry was won
Mark Jansen reports on the arguments used to win planning approval for what could become the tallest building in Britain