Professional analysis – Page 5
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ProfessionalHow Pathways to Property has increased diversity in industry
Real estate figures, alumni and participants discuss the benefits of the initiative 10 years on from its launch.
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OnlineWhat’s next for levelling-up aims in wake of Tory turmoil?
Three experts discuss what recent government upheaval means for housing policy and levelling-up agenda.
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ProfessionalQuestions remain amid Covid rent arrears arbitration scheme
First two decisions fail to clarify when and to what extent a protected rent debt will be reduced or waived.
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ProfessionalJudgment on telephone masts clarifies the rights of landowners
Three lawyers discuss recent Supreme Court rulings in three cases involving land ownership and rents.
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ProfessionalIndustry says levelling-up bill fails on climate and planning
Experts call for greater clarity, strengthened LA powers and emphasis on town and city centre regeneration
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ProfessionalStudy reveals gaps in councils’ planning for seniors housing
Research shows slight improvement, but majority of local authorities still lack coherent plan to house elderly
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OnlineIndustry urges government to rethink flawed EPC system
Experts say Energy Performance Certificates do not reflect buildings’ operational energy performance
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OnlineCalls for business rates reform ahead of the 2023 revaluation
Experts say government must remove downward transition, shorten valuation cycle and streamline appeals.
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ProfessionalAre PDR conversions at odds with government green aims?
Experts suggest current PDR system needs regulation to better account for sustainability and net zero.
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ProfessionalMore questions than answers in Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
Experts bemoan lack of clarity on new infrastructure levy and ‘naivety’ of government’s rental auction idea.
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ProfessionalEmployees and firms at odds on future of hybrid working
Working from home became the norm during the pandemic, but should the office ever go back to how it was?
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ProfessionalPDR retail-to-resi conversions hit council stumbling block
Experts say high level of rejections stems from local authorities’ anger at planning judgements being undercut.
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ProfessionalKey questions remain after assent of Building Safety Act
Four experts discuss the legislation, advising that more detail is needed and other areas need reform too.
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ProfessionalWhat would replacing S106 and CIL mean for planning?
Industry experts discuss the likely effects of the government’s proposal to introduce infrastructure levy.
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ProfessionalAsset owners urged to assess flood risk amid climate crisis
Only 38% of SMEs have flood insurance and less than 18% of all businesses have resilience measures in place.
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ProfessionalNo ‘planning panacea’ through Section 106 and CIL abolition
Experts doubt viability of new infrastructure levy that could trigger a ‘mish-mash’ of rates across the country.
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NewsNew Energy Security Strategy is seen as a missed opportunity
Experts point to lack of measures to promote onshore wind farms, building insulation and energy efficiency.
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ProfessionalCladding remediation plans slammed for lack of substance
Critics say immediate work must be done on buildings with dangerous cladding to prevent another Grenfell.
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ProfessionalNHQC seeks to bolster buyer confidence in new-build homes
The New Homes Quality Code will deal with complaints and provide remedies for new-build homebuyers.
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ProfessionalCommercial valuations must reflect sustainability and ESG
RICS guidance note requires valuers to take sustainability into account when valuing commercial property.
