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All Professional analysis articles – Page 13
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ProfessionalLandmark 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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ProfessionalEffectiveness of energy performance certificates called into question
Experts believe more investment is needed to make EPCs fit for purpose.
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InsightKensington 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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MarketsCreation of the West of England Combined Authority splits opinion
Aim of WECA is to build connections beyond city borders.
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ProfessionalLeasehold 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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NewsIs 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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ProfessionalLandmark 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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InsightWomen 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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ProfessionalExpert 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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ProfessionalAnti-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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ProfessionalStand-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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ProfessionalCanary 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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ProfessionalDamning 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.
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ProfessionalIndustry welcomes Lords report calling for overhaul to unlock potential for offsite manufacturing
Report highlights need for clients, designers and contractors to collaborate if innovative construction technique is to take off in UK.
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ProfessionalCritics concerned about lack of detail in New Town Development Corporation guidance
Some praise the guidelines’ flexibility, but insistence on a ‘case-by-case’ approach raises fears over lack of clarity.
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ProfessionalRetail experts debate ways to make CVAs work for retailers and landlords
As landlords’ discontent about perceived misuse of CVAs by retailers grows, Mitchell Labiak canvasses experts’ opinions on how to reform the system
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ProfessionalCan Altus Group and CVS merger create the best ratings practice ever, as well as the largest?
Robert Hayton and Alex Probyn from Altus Group discuss the purchase of CVS and how it is adjusting to the new appeals system.
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InsightWho will meet cost of replacing cladding?
Critics say measures to remove dangerous material do not make clear who will pay.
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ProfessionalCouncils fear Brexit will trigger loss of billions in EIB infrastructure funding
Local Government Association seeks government assurances that it will fill funding gap if EIB stops backing UK projects.
