All Professional comment articles – Page 12
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ProfessionalEffective preparation is vital for a successful office return
Space management, online connectivity and cybersecurity procedures are key factors for a smooth return.
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Professional
Village greens pose a conundrum
The phrase ‘village green’ generally brings to mind the traditional image of dancing around the maypole in a quaint village on a summer’s day. In reality, the term has a more complex and potentially challenging meaning. For example, a village green may not be as easy to spot as the ...
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The value of carbon storage is rising
There has been a perceptible shift in how people are looking at land. It has been dubbed the ‘Thunberg effect’ and, as a result, the profile of clients approaching us seeking land and forestry is changing.
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Professional
Are fears of a post-30 June evictions rush misplaced?
Despite concerns over forfeiture proceedings, experts believe more landlords will negotiate with tenants.
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Professional
What do recent judgments on rent obligations mean for landlords?
Judgments have been handed down awarding landlords summary judgment against their tenants for non-payment of rent during the Covid-19 pandemic, finally giving some judicial commentary on the defences raised by tenants regarding their rent obligations.
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Professional
A guide for future communities
Places for People has launched a new design guide in conjunction with global engineering and design consultancy Arup. The What makes great places for people? guide sets the scene for future communities – especially in a post-Covid world.
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Professional
Will councils meet online again?
Virtual council meetings have been seen by many as a positive step towards the digitalisation of the planning process. In June 2020, 88% of Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) members surveyed were in favour of virtual council meetings.
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How will London Plan’s definition of tall buildings affect developers?
The purpose of the London Plan is to bring clarity and consistency, but in its tall buildings policy, the new London Plan does the reverse.
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Landlords and tenants urged to focus on transparent dialogue
Following recent rulings in favour of tenants, experts advise landlords to be more flexible in their negotiations.
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Professional
Leisure set to drive London’s recovery
Like London’s iconic red buses, good things have a tendency to come in twos after a long wait. And following a 10-year period that saw London become the world’s premier destination city, the reverse is now regrettably true as well.
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It's vital to design spaces with a wide range of needs in mind
MAIA’s arthouse project in Birmingham has been designed to allow for full accessibility and inclusivity.
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Professional
Positive company culture is key
The long period of working from home is at last coming to a close. And as the lockdown is finally loosened, workers are looking to head back to the office. But when they arrive, they will find that the very idea of working together in person will have changed.
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Insight
Evolve fast if you want to survive
Much hope and optimism has been placed on the opening up of the UK’s retail and hospitality sector as it welcomes customers back, in line with national guidelines.
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Insight
Real estate must prove its worth
As we emerge from the latest lockdown, the extent to which real estate as an investment asset class will be permanently changed is unclear.
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Insight
It’s time to kickstart a cities revival
As we emerge from the lockdowns and Covid-19 pandemic, our cities eagerly await a new normality and for the streets, pavements, cafés, bars and businesses to again become their vibrant heartbeat.
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Insight
How lenders survived Covid-19
Being a real estate lender during the pandemic has been a rollercoaster ride, but has been far less bumpy than in the last property downturn after the global financial crisis.
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Online
Technology provides the key to realising real estate’s ESG goals
While terms like ‘innovation’ and ‘technology’ have risen to near-mythical status across much of the business landscape, the property world has been historically slower and more reticent to worship at the silicon altar.
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Professional
How can EPCs be overhauled in wake of environmental report?
The Environmental Audit Committee’s report on the energy efficiency of existing homes called for energy performance certificates (EPCs) to be overhauled.
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Professional
Embracing a hybrid workstyle
Six months ago, we gave notice on our long-standing studio space. Moving was an opportunity to embrace a new hybrid style of working and reduce overheads, but what underpinned every single decision was the need to be flexible – including everything from IT and the studio lease to our phone ...
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In-person training is important for graduate development
Looking forward, the training of juniors must be given high priority during flexi-working discussions.
