Professional analysis – Page 10
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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
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ProfessionalBusiness rates proposals are met with industry scepticism
Industry experts warn that manifesto promises to review system ‘just kick the problem into the long grass’
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ProfessionalProperty firms urged to create safe space for trans employees
Some firms have policies to support transgender staff but LGBT groups say industry needs to do much more
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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
