Professional analysis – Page 11
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ProfessionalFirst-phase Grenfell report has big implications for property
Report outlines fire safety changes property owners must make but wider recommendations are yet to come
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ProfessionalProperty managers urged to adopt new business models
Remit Consulting report finds industry is failing to collect rents efficiently or treat tenants as customers
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ProfessionalMoney laundering crackdown has property industry on alert
Real estate professionals are taking heed as HMRC redoubles efforts with increased fines and penalties
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ProfessionalProgress to increase elderly accommodation remains slow
Survey shows that 45% of local authorities are failing to take steps to accommodate UK’s ageing population
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ProfessionalWomen in Property finalists say industry has a way to go
Following 2019 awards, previous finalists give their views on changing attitudes to women in the industry
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ProfessionalPond Farm case shows shift in attitude towards air pollution
Developers may have to start taking environmental impact more seriously after Gladman’s proposal was rejected
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ProfessionalProperty firms rally to combat the mental ill-health epidemic
The property industry is starting to do its bit to tackle the mental ill-health epidemic. Companies are discovering that as well as helping to overcome issues unique to the sector, investing in the wellbeing of employees improves retention rates and productivity.
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ProfessionalBill aims to ramp up councils’ compulsory purchase powers
Legislation set to unlock unused land where schemes have not progressed by forcing owners to sell up
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ProfessionalGovernment outlines shared ownership shake-up plans
MHCLG proposes reforms to ease buying and selling and boost deliverability of shared ownership homes
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ProfessionalCity of London tightens rules on wind effects of skyscrapers
New guidelines aim to make the Square Mile a safer and more comfortable place for cyclists and pedestrians
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ProfessionalFacial recognition row raises fears about privacy breaches
Information commissioner says security system being used at King’s Cross is a ‘potential threat to privacy’
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ProfessionalBusiness rates back in focus as retailers clamour for reform
Plea timed to put pressure on Boris Johnson’s new government, which has so far been silent on the issue
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ProfessionalMEES starts to drive change despite enforcement issues
Threat of reputational damage is enough to push large commercial landlords to take action to cut emissions
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ProfessionalIndustry questions feasibility of installing EV charge points
Some believe implementation will be burdensome but others say costs are minimal in grand scheme of things.
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ProfessionalShared parental leave begins to make its mark on industry
A few firms offer enhanced paternity leave but there is a long way to go before rest of industry catches up
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ProfessionalGovernment gives retirement living sector a helping hand
New guidance and ground rent exemption are positive steps but may not be enough to tackle supply shortfall
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ProfessionalRise of flexible office space poses headache for valuers
Traditional valuation models are being questioned but it may take a downturn for valuers to alter their approach.
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ProfessionalFarmers urged to be vigilant following rise in waste crime
Environment Agency calls on landowners to take preventative action to stop illegal dumping of ‘baled waste’.
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ProfessionalNational Audit Office highlights rewards and risks of Help to Buy scheme
Report finds scheme has boosted housebuilding but warns taxpayer could ‘lose out’ if market slumps.
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ProfessionalCouncils forced to come clean about developer contributions
Transparency on how payments are spent is welcomed but concerns remain about other aspects of legislation
