All Professional analysis articles – Page 8
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ProfessionalNew insolvency bill may leave landlords in a ‘no-man’s land’
The bill is now in the House of Lords and may shift the balance of power between tenants and landlords.
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Mentoring can help young professionals to get ahead
Property Week and Real Estate Balance hosted a mentoring webinar recently for those taking their first steps in the property industry.
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Is subletting a post-pandemic solution for spare office space?
Occupiers seem likely to sublet their unused space as headcounts are reduced, but lease terms may present some obstacles.
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Employers balance return to work with staff safeguarding
What are the legal rights of staff in the workplace and how can employers best respond to their needs?
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Valuations office systems will be tested like never before
The pandemic could spark thousands of claims lodged by firms citing a material change of circumstances.
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Insurance market divided over business interruption claims
While some insurers seem willing to pay out, others are preparing to stand their ground despite legal action
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Gender pay data paints a mixed picture of industry progress
Many major property firms have not reported their figures but others have made progress over the past year.
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What furloughing means for employers and employees
Employment lawyers have been inundated with questions about the government’s Job Retention Scheme.
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Lockdown restrictions revive debate over ‘wet’ signatures
The archaic requirement for physical signatures has been called into question amid the current Covid-19 social distancing protocol
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Tax changes ahead for non-resident companies
Starting in April, corporate non-resident landlords will be required to pay corporation tax rather than income tax on their net rental profits. While the change has been expected for some time, it is perhaps subtle enough to have gone unnoticed.
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Rates relief does nothing for struggling office occupiers
Experts agree there is a degree of unfairness in the government’s approach to business rates relief
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Remote working: key issues industry needs to overcome
Property companies must ensure they have considered everything from technology to employee wellbeing
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Commercial landlords forced to find new rent arrangements
After Coronavirus Act bans evictions, landlords have to decide whether to defer, suspend or reduce rents due
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Coronavirus pandemic poses legal issues for deals and leases
Lawyers face practical issues obtaining signatures and witnesses as well as prospect of new legal challenges
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Budget criticised over limited scope of business rates relief
Consultants slam government for leaving larger firms and those outside the retail and leisure sectors ‘to rot’
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The women breaking barriers across the property industry
Professional organisations for women are helping to address gender imbalance in the property industry
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Freehold sets out to bridge property’s LGBT equality gap
When David Mann and Saleem Fazal met nearly 10 years ago, the property sector was a very different place
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Showdown over mayor’s green agenda for new London Plan
Sadiq Khan urges government to back environmental proposals, but critics say they defy national policy
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Government white paper set to speed up planning system
Paper is expected to outline proposals to simplify the planning process and speed up housing delivery
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Amazon’s rates appeal could encourage other revaluations
Online retailer won case against Cannock Chase council arguing that mezzanines did not count as floorspace
