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Professional analysis – Page 9
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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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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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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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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
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ProfessionalNew initiative gives fresh hope for affordable housing delivery
Industry is cautiously optimistic that government’s First Homes policy will succeed where Starter Homes failed.
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ProfessionalConcern grows over estate fees on freehold properties
Evidence indicates that the system is being abused, but how likely is it that the government will intervene?
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ProfessionalThe property law cases that made the headlines in 2019
The high-profile Tate Modern viewing gallery dispute is one of a number of prominent legal cases this year
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ProfessionalMerits of plan to extend PDR upwards called into question
Plans to allow homeowners to add extra storeys without planning permission come under fire from industry.
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ProfessionalLack of resources could stall drive for energy efficiency
Minimum energy efficiency standards for buildings set to be tightened, but enforcement appears unfunded
