All Professional analysis articles
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Professional
Responsible Actors Scheme faces implementation hurdle
Industry raises concerns over compliance and affordability as Building Safety Act measures come into law.
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Professional
Will RAAC scandal reach same proportions as cladding crisis?
As with cladding, the material’s widespread use raises complex issues of liability and who will foot the repair bill.
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Nutrient neutrality scrapped to unlock new housebuilding
Experts debate whether government measures to boost development ignore the issue of river pollution.
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New scheme consultations require greater engagement
For communities and developers, improving local interaction over proposed developments is imperative.
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Insight
Supreme Court’s CPO decision may have ‘far-reaching’ impact
The judgment could affect the amount of compensation landowners can receive when subjected to a CPO.
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News
Experts call for Crooked House to be restored to former glory
‘Iconic’ pub demolished following a fire could be rebuilt in a similar way to the Carlton Tavern in Maida Vale.
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Insight
Logistics suppliers held back from decarbonising estates
Outdated regulation, complex leasing arrangements and less sturdy stock are hindering solar-supply plans.
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News
EAC begins inquiry into heat resilience of built environment
Inquiry will highlight the problems facing the UK’s homes and workplaces amid ever-increasing temperatures.
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News
Cambridge housing inequality highlights national problems
Experts say government’s planning and strategic aims are failing to dovetail with city’s local political reality.
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Professional
Homes England put under the microscope amid new review
Wide-reaching review of the body’s operations will assess whether it is meeting targets set by government.
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Professional
Proposed Placemaking Matrix raises concerns over viability
Ofsted-style ratings for new schemes could burden developers and clash with current planning regulations.
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Professional
Industry needs single standard to measure carbon footprint
Experts call for unified system amid myriad measuring standards that produce different carbon calculations.
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Professional
Delays may complicate evictions
The residential rental market is rippling with recent announcements and changes. Government proposals to upgrade Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements to ‘C’ or higher and to abolish Section 21 no-fault evictions, coupled with the removal of tax relief on buy-to-let mortgages, have seen a number of landlords selling up.
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Gym ruling provides clarity on rates relief for charities
Court’s decision in Nuffield Health case upholds eligibility of business rates relief for charitable purposes.
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Four areas of legal planning to prioritise in any development
In challenging market conditions, it is ever more critical to undertake sound legal planning at the earliest stage.
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Professional
Government yet to publish full details of biodiversity scheme
Developers left in limbo awaiting clarity on biodiversity net gain regulations ahead of November introduction.
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Professional
Business rates system under strain despite recent overhaul
Introduction of ‘check, challenge, appeal’ system appears to have added extra layers of bureaucracy and cost.
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Professional
Renters bill brings changes to residential lettings market
Renters Reform Bill sparks fresh debate over how the balance between landlord and tenant should be struck
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Questions remain over who should foot remediation bill
Despite a political push to make developers pay, liability for cladding repair costs remains unclear in many cases.
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Sustainability drives global demand for greener offices
ESG-led schemes now command a premium of between 25% and 35% over other real estate investments