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All Professional analysis articles – Page 9
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ProfessionalEmployers 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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ProfessionalValuations 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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ProfessionalInsurance 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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ProfessionalGender 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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ProfessionalWhat furloughing means for employers and employees
Employment lawyers have been inundated with questions about the government’s Job Retention Scheme.
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ProfessionalLockdown 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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ProfessionalTax 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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ProfessionalRates 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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ProfessionalRemote working: key issues industry needs to overcome
Property companies must ensure they have considered everything from technology to employee wellbeing
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ProfessionalCommercial 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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ProfessionalCoronavirus 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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NewsBudget 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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ProfessionalThe 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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ProfessionalFreehold 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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ProfessionalShowdown 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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ProfessionalGovernment 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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ProfessionalAmazon’s rates appeal could encourage other revaluations
Online retailer won case against Cannock Chase council arguing that mezzanines did not count as floorspace
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ProfessionalFlexible offices give central business districts a lifeline
Many property companies are ditching expensive central locations to reflect today’s changing work trends
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ProfessionalBiodiversity net gain policy could be costly for developers
The government’s Environment Bill will require developers to measurably improve natural wildlife habitats
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ProfessionalUKGBC introduces new energy targets to meet 2050 deadline
Body sets out goals for office sector to reduce energy use by 60% to meet the 2050 carbon-neutral pledge
