Insight and comment
The end of the Atkins plan?
It had been coming (and critics would say he had it coming). The only surprise is that it did not happen sooner.
The market will survive this crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly had the most significant impact on the world economy since the global financial crisis (GFC).
Plenty of life left in city offices
How fragile yet dynamic the workplace has become over the past four or five decades. Ever since Sir Stuart Lipton and DEGW produced the Orbit Study to underpin the then revolutionary occupational and related investment case for Broadgate, change has been piled on top of change in a never-ending quest ...
A silver lining in a year to forget
This has been a year to forget so far. On 20 February, global equity markets plunged in a crash rivalling the 2008 downturn. Though they have rallied thanks to central bank support, hopes for a Covid-19 vaccine and a rebound in business activity as governments ease lockdown, things could take ...
Invest now in the ‘new normal’
“It’s wise to be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.”
Legal and professional advice
Pandemic will accelerate the demand for flex office space
In a parallel with the 2008 financial crash, occupiers will be looking for variable rents and space on demand.
How should financial year-end reporting factor in Covid-19?
As uncertainty as to when business as usual will resume continues, one significant challenge is financial year-end reporting. For most organisations, the impact of Covid-19 could be a major factor influencing valuations in financial statements submitted under financial reporting standards.
Will the government’s restrictions on landlords be effective?
In response to the ongoing pandemic disruption across markets, the government has instituted a ban on commercial forfeiture for rent arrears. Yet for all the fanfare that greeted this announcement, the key question remains why?
Valuations office systems will be tested like never before
Tough projections
Lockdown provides an opportunity to learn what your workers want
It is vital to balance work with family life
Businesses need to prepare for a return to the workplace
Insurance market divided over business interruption claims
Avison Young will allow remote working until the end of the year
‘It was only a matter of time’: Industry reacts to David Atkins' stepping down
Following a torrid spell of trading for the shopping centre landlord, Hammerson’s embattled chief executive David Atkins has announced plans to step down after more than a decade at the helm.
Cushman & Wakefield withdraws from direct sales of UK homes
Cushman & Wakefield has withdrawn from the direct sales of UK new homes.
Travelodge landlords eye up alternatives
A business representing the landlords of almost 400 Travelodge hotels is putting together a list of alternative options for landlords should the hotel operator decide to undertake a CVA.
Analysis
Plan to curb council property spending has ‘major loophole’
Experts have questioned the likely impact of the plan to ‘severely restrict’ loans to councils on the grounds that it is not mandatory.
Visions of the healthier and safer post-lockdown office
Post-pandemic offices are likely to include socially distanced desks, touch-free facilities and more greenery
Q&A: Tom Bloxham on getting back to work
Prime London market poised for swift post-Covid recovery
Growing retail crisis reignites debate over turnover leases
Great Marlborough Estates on developing during lockdown
Cushmans helps prepare for office life after the lockdown
Working FLEXI time
‘The cultural experience of uni isn’t something you can Zoom’
Housing experts hope for V-shaped recovery
Retailers look to raise money with sale-and-leaseback deals
Covid-19 pandemic starts to affect investment volumes
Apache Capital Partners co-founder on weathering the storm
Mooted extension to Help to Buy scheme gets a mixed reception
Rent collection rates plummet across board during lockdown
Cities with high leisure exposure will be worst hit by lockdown
Q&A: Helen Gordon on helping real estate through Covid-19
Could Covid-19 derail the co-living sector?
Why is construction continuing on some sites and not others?
Which lenders are still open for new business?
