All Professional analysis articles – Page 9
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ProfessionalThe key legal developments on the horizon this year
Linklaters looks ahead to the significant legal and business changes likely to shape the market in 2021
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ProfessionalPassing judgement on the top 10 property cases of the year
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the courts still decided a number of significant legal cases throughout 2020.
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ProfessionalYoung professionals look to change the property industry
NextGen Committee survey finds main issues are barriers to entry, workplace attitudes and line management.
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ProfessionalHigh Court judgment on PDR changes fails to bring clarity
Despite refusal of a judicial-review challenge, a looming appeal could yet spell further uncertainty for PDR.
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ProfessionalAn unenviable task: replacing the ‘mutant’ housing algorithm
Widespread criticism has caused housing secretary Robert Jenrick to backtrack on planning proposals.
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ProfessionalCompanies prepare to support employees in new lockdown
HR departments put in place mental health support, counselling and buddy schemes to help staff remotely
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ProfessionalDevelopers prepare for new targets in Environment Bill
Delays to the bill’s progress through parliament make it difficult for developers to plan future schemes
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ProfessionalFunding options limited for removal of unsafe cladding
Critics say timeline for applications is unrealistic and many owners and leaseholders are ineligible for funding
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ProfessionalDraft regulations introduced to scrutinise pre-pack sales
As more retailers face insolvency, government proposes measures to oversee controversial administrations
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ProfessionalConcerns raised over timing of business rates revaluation
Experts say fallout of pandemic and ongoing rental negotiations make it difficult to assess values accurately
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ProfessionalPDR developments to face minimum space standards
Developers say regulation is too little, too late and risks pricing first-time buyers out of the housing market.
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ProfessionalSocioeconomic diversity is ‘deeply lacking’ in real estate
New findings from the Bridge Group point to a significant absence of socioeconomic diversity in the industry
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ProfessionalIndustry experts question the extension of the evictions ban
Questions remain over success of the moratorium and what will happen to tenants when it is eventually lifted.
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ProfessionalGovernment outlines changes to the English planning system
A recent white paper proposes a ‘radical reform’, but experts cast doubt on the feasibility of the plans.
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ProfessionalProposed algorithm results in higher housing need figures
Government ups the pressure on local authorities and sets challenging targets for the delivery of new homes.
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ProfessionalWill more companies adopt ethnicity pay gap reporting?
EPG reporting is voluntary but there are calls for firms to publish salary data to measure pay discrepancy
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ProfessionalUse class E arrives to shake up the English planning system
The changes will deliver flexibility to respond to market demands, yet may create unintended consequences.
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ProfessionalEnglish planning system open to misconduct and corruption
New report highlights a lack of oversight and conflicts of interest along with recommendations to tackle the issue.
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ProfessionalNew electronic signature rule speeds up online conveyancing
Land Registry guidance makes it easier to buy residential and commercial property without the use of ink.
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ProfessionalThe draft Building Safety Bill sets out an overhaul of the system
Proposals include a national regulator, ‘golden thread’ of building information and a new homes ombudsman.
