All Professional analysis articles – Page 2
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ProfessionalTrials and tribulations: the key legal issues of the year
Planning, ESG, the workplace, skills, cladding and building safety were all on the property agenda in 2022.
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Professional
Reading council picks nuclear option in the battle over PDR
Council’s implementation of Article 4 direction could have implications for government’s housebuilding plans.
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Professional
Joy on the high streets as Autumn Statement cuts tax burden
Retailers to benefit from sweeping business rates changes and business rate multiplier freeze in 2023-24.
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Professional
BSI guidance offers hope for neurodiverse-friendly spaces
PAS 6463 is set to help architects, developers and property professionals make practical changes to schemes
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Professional
Supreme Court casts doubt on the legitimacy of masterplans
Rejection of Hillside Parks’ Aberdovey appeal could have implications well beyond the Welsh seaside parish.
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Professional
Conveyancers told to brace for worsening economic outlook
CLC tells its members to prepare for slowdown in workloads ahead of expected falls in transaction volumes.
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Insight
Landlords fear rental overhaul may be harmful to investment
Repeal of Section 21 and other reforms may disincentivise HMO landlords from increasing investment.
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Professional
Agents fall foul of celebrity image rights and trademarks
Marsh & Parsons’ unauthorised use of Sir Michael Caine’s image in an advert highlights IP and copyright issues.
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Professional
Kew Gardens project aims to boost residential biodiversity
Five-year venture with Mount Anvil will study how to help developers create better habitats for pollinators.
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Professional
Economic woes slam brakes on the drive for development
Rising building and borrowing costs look set to derail planning reforms intended to speed up development
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Professional
Developers risk claims dating back 30 years under new act
Extended retrospective liability for defects under Building Safety Act poses dilemma over missing documents.
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Professional
ESG moves up the agenda to become a cost-saving measure
Ongoing energy crisis has heightened the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability measures.
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Professional
Black Women in Real Estate addresses the industry's dearth of diversity
BWRE is aiming to boost inclusivity in an industry young professionals increasingly consider a ‘secret sector’
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Professional
Post-Covid landscape shapes real estate’s next generation
New survey reveals the challenges and opportunities facing young people as they forge careers in property
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Professional
Overseas entities laws set to crack down on tax evasion
New laws could derail property acquisitions or sweep up legitimate cross-border funds in a slew of red tape
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Professional
London real estate rocked by electricity capacity shortages
Experts say the ‘absolute horror story’ is down to decades of poor planning and power-hungry data centres
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Professional
How Pathways to Property has increased diversity in industry
Real estate figures, alumni and participants discuss the benefits of the initiative 10 years on from its launch.
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Online
What’s next for levelling-up aims in wake of Tory turmoil?
Three experts discuss what recent government upheaval means for housing policy and levelling-up agenda.
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Professional
Questions remain amid Covid rent arrears arbitration scheme
First two decisions fail to clarify when and to what extent a protected rent debt will be reduced or waived.
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Professional
Judgment on telephone masts clarifies the rights of landowners
Three lawyers discuss recent Supreme Court rulings in three cases involving land ownership and rents.
