All Professional analysis articles – Page 11
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ProfessionalA new ruling on easements is a blessing and a curse for the timeshare industry
A Supreme Court judgment questions whether a timeshare property can grant an easement on a neighbouring property.
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Professional
Battle of Culloden sparks new war over public rights on planning appeals
Proposals to give people the same right of appeal as developers were recently voted down in the Scottish Parliament.
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News
Planning experts voice mixed opinions at launch of Raynsford Review
Politicians, planning professionals and local community representatives voiced mixed opinions of the final draft of the Raynsford Review of Planning at its launch at the House of Lords yesterday.
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Professional
Will ATM ruling have a positive impact on the struggling retail sector?
Some believe the overturned ATM business rates decision is a bigger win than anything in the Budget.
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Online
Court of Appeal overturns ATM business rates ruling
The Court of Appeal has ruled that ATMs located both inside and outside of stores should not be assessed for additional business rates to halt the Valuation Office Agency’s (VOA) proposal to introduce additional rates on all machines.
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Professional
Balance is key to the design of co-working space
Experts debate topics ranging from design to the importance of wellness.
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Professional
Landmark decision curtails leaseholders’ freedom to refurbish property
Leaseholder’s success in suing landlord for allowing another tenant to renovate their flat has far-reaching implications.
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Professional
Effectiveness of energy performance certificates called into question
Experts believe more investment is needed to make EPCs fit for purpose.
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Insight
Kensington and Chelsea ups ante on affordable housing
Borough to require financial proof from developers claiming they cannot deliver 35% affordable homes.
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Markets
Creation of the West of England Combined Authority splits opinion
Aim of WECA is to build connections beyond city borders.
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Professional
Leasehold reform gathers pace as government proposes £10-a-year cap on ground rents
Leasehold reform has cross-party support, but experts disagree over the exact form it should take.
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News
Is Westminster Council's push for affordable homes viable?
Desire for more affordable housing must be squared with land shortages and high property values.
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Professional
Landmark ruling on lease renewals could shift landlord-tenant balance of power
Imminent ruling could challenge landlords’ right to refuse to renew tenants’ leases when planning major redevelopments.
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Insight
Women in Property empowers students at Best of the Best Awards ceremony
Winner Katie McManus and other nominees tell Mitchell Labiak about their experiences entering the property industry and their future hopes
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Professional
Expert witnesses say Bribery Act has failed to tackle widespread industry corruption
Industry representatives tell Lords committee that half of those working in construction believe corruption is common.
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Professional
Anti-money laundering bill would force overseas property owners to come clean
Proposals to introduce register for owners have widespread support, but some argue that they also contain flaws.
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Professional
Stand-off between telecoms operators and landlords threatens 5G rollout
Development of new mobile network is jeopardised by dispute over less favourable terms for landlords hosting 5G telecoms masts.
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Professional
‘Compulsory Sale Orders’ proposed to tackle Scotland’s derelict property problem
The Scottish Land Commission says the new power could help bring unused and dilapidated sites back into productive use.
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Professional
Canary Wharf Group legal battle over Brexit to have far-reaching consequences for landlords and tenants
European Medicines Agency’s landlords stand to lose millions of pounds of rent from tenants moving because of Brexit.
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Professional
Damning report on neighbourhood plans calls for overhaul of system
Lack of resources and poor understanding of the system mean that neighbourhood plans are not working, study finds.
