All Professional comment articles – Page 5
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ProfessionalWhat do new energy standards mean for commercial landlords?
Scientists have made it clear that it is a case of now or never to limit global warming, with warnings of extreme weather events if dramatic cuts in CO2 emissions are not made.
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Could online tax save the high street?
The government’s current consultation (due to close on 20 May) on the benefits of an online sales tax to relieve pressure on business rates arose following calls from the retail and rating industry for a fairer tax system.
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We need more female leaders
Female representation at board level in real estate stands at a staggeringly low 22%. Following a UK trend, this suggests a lack of female entrepreneurs within the sector.
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‘Traditional’ offices shunned amid shift to hybrid working
Companies want lifestyle-focused spaces to meet the needs of a workforce split between work and home.
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Smart retrofits fight fuel poverty
Fuel poverty is a fact of life for around four million households across the UK. This number is set to climb by an additional two million following the raising of the utilities price cap last month by the government.
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What does the recent EE Tribunal decision mean for landowners?
The recent case of EE and Hutchinson 3G UK v Affinity Water has done little to further endear the Electronic Communications Code introduced in December 2017 to landowners.
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How can mentoring programmes benefit big property companies?
Learning to see things differently is always important to enable us to broaden our horizons. It is not only how we develop ourselves, it is also a key leadership skill – valuable in any environment.
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Green belt narrative has to shift
Levelling-up is a term that has become synonymous with the north-south divide, with the government’s agenda often focused purely on the significant investment needed in many northern towns to revive their economies and attract private investors.
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True value of the office lies in collaboration and connection
Business leaders who offer supportive workplaces will reap the rewards of loyal and motivated employees.
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Benefits of biodiversity net gain
The Environment Bill, set to become law next year, requires all new developments to deliver a minimum uplift of 10% in biodiversity.
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The value of art in the workplace
Post-pandemic, art is becoming a greater focus in workplaces as companies pivot to their art collections to communicate values, spark conversation and improve wellbeing.
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What impact will the pandemic fallout have on office valuation models?
Although commentary on the future of office space has been in plentiful supply, much of the recent debate has centred either on occupational habits or on leasing/investment activity.
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Will devolution help fix planning?
The Levelling Up White Paper aims to expand and deepen local devolution in England, empowering local leadership and securing a devolution deal and a simplified long-term funding settlement for “every part of England that wants one” by 2030.
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Will tenants turn to old legislation to carry out green improvements?
As the government’s net-zero-by-2050 target inches closer, many commercial landlords and tenants are wondering where responsibility will fall for works required to buildings to satisfy new sustainability rules and regulations.
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Accessibility is key for EV charging
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow as the UK works towards building a high-power, reliable charging network. However, the fast-paced rollout of EV charging has come at the cost of accessibility.
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Don’t dismiss secondhand offices
Despite the so-called flight to quality offices post-Covid, there remains a role for secondary stock in London’s market. With interest rate rises likely, Covid support packages ending and paused payments now falling due, the market below ‘top-dollar’ offices has plenty of life.
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Flexible workspace is only set to become more popular
Demand for flexible options is growing as big corporations downsize in response to new working patterns.
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Assessing rooftop extensions
Developers seeking new ways of using space and adding value to stock are increasingly turning their attention to low- to mid-rise retail or mixed-use properties built between 1948 and 2018.
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Creative reuse is key in office refits
Post-pandemic, businesses are looking to improve how their workspaces operate.
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What will updates to the Building Regulations mean for the sector?
Just before Christmas, while many of us were busy wrapping up both projects and presents, the government published updates to the Building Regulations.
