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Professional analysis – Page 8
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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.
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ProfessionalWhat does new airspace PDR mean for resi developers?
Experts question the benefits of the right to build upwards when weighed against potential costs
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OnlineCoded development
The new RICS “Code for leasing business premises 2020” has generated a good amount of publicity aimed at landlords and tenants. But what does the code mean for developers?
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ProfessionalThe supply of senior living units is not keeping up with demand
Data from Knight Frank and Irwin MItchell shows some disparities between local authorities’ provision of housing.
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ProfessionalCost disputes brewing over Covid-19 construction delays
Mediation is key to defusing rows between tenants, developers and contractors over who picks up the tab
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ProfessionalHow liable are landlords for Covid-19 workplace risks?
Landlords can face serious consequences for failing to carry out risk assessments or implement measures.
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ProfessionalHow the property industry can support LGBT+ employees
Networks such as Freehold and other initiatives promote workplace diversity, inclusivity and awareness.
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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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ProfessionalMentoring 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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ProfessionalIs 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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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.
