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Professional analysis – Page 7
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ProfessionalMarket still on a ‘cliff edge’ as stamp duty holiday extended
Experts warn that rush to complete deals and backlog in conveyancing system will mean many buyers lose out
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ProfessionalAnger builds as the business rates review is pushed back yet again
Industry experts rail against decision to postpone review until autumn 2021 and clamour for urgent change.
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ProfessionalProposed ‘developer tax’ for cladding removal is criticised
There are concerns that new tax is unfair and it could have a knock-on effect on activity in the wider property sector.
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ProfessionalLandlords could be losing out on £624m tax relief per year
Consultancy TRS says it can help commercial clients pursue negligent accountants for claims over two years old.
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ProfessionalIndustry looks to chancellor to fix the business rates system
Rishi Sunak is expected to announce changes to the rates relief scheme in his budget speech on 3 March.
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ProfessionalTown centres at risk after court ruling on out-of-town scheme
Court of Appeal rules retail site can go ahead despite objections it will harm ‘vitality and viability’ of nearby town
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ProfessionalPragmatism defuses Covid-related construction disputes
Contractors have cooperated to avoid delays rather than invoking ambiguous force majeure contract clauses
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ProfessionalIs the second revised housing need method up to scratch?
MHCLG’s new proposed method for calculating local housing need criticised for setting unachievable targets
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ProfessionalAccessibility issue highlighted by disability campaigners
Gaining access to residential and commercial properties is a problem for wheelchair-users despite legislation.
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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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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.
