All Professional comment articles – Page 6
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ProfessionalWhat steps should be taken to meet wider MEES Regulations?
Introduced five years ago, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations, which restrict the grant or continuance of tenancies for properties in England or Wales with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of less than band ‘E’, have now extended their application to commercial properties.
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ProfessionalTax implications of solar leasing
For building owners hoping to boost their environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials and make the most of their unused space, leasing rooftop space to solar energy companies can be an appealing option.
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ProfessionalDelays may complicate evictions
The residential rental market is rippling with recent announcements and changes. Government proposals to upgrade Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements to ‘C’ or higher and to abolish Section 21 no-fault evictions, coupled with the removal of tax relief on buy-to-let mortgages, have seen a number of landlords selling up.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Lauren Allcoat, associate in Fisher German’s commercial agency team
Lauren Allcoat, associate in Fisher German’s commercial agency team, on how she got started in property, her top TV and album choices, the superpower she wishes she had and her number-one travel destination.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Egor Shestakov, director of investment and development business Sixpenny Group
Egor Shestakov, director of investment and development business Sixpenny Group, on how he got started in property, his film and book picks, how he’d spend a million pounds and his number-one travel destination.
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ProfessionalFour areas of legal planning to prioritise in any development
In challenging market conditions, it is ever more critical to undertake sound legal planning at the earliest stage.
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ProfessionalBuilt environment must brace for change as AI takes root
RICS report outlines how the sector can work with artificial intelligence as well as warning of its pitfalls.
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ProfessionalGetting to grips with EOR plans
The government recently launched its Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs) consultation, superseding the existing framework of strategic environmental assessments and environmental impact assessments.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Huw Davies, head of ESG at commercial property consultancy Jones Hargreaves
Huw Davies, head of ESG at commercial property consultancy Jones Hargreaves, on his top book and album recommendations, the celebrity he’d most like to meet and his number-one travel destination.
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ProfessionalTake care with email signatures
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Hudson v Hathway has clarified that an email signature is sufficient for a party to transfer their beneficial ownership in a property, highlighting the implications of email correspondence between parties over important legal matters.
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ProfessionalRates reform brings some relief along with a bundle of red tape
On the surface, the changes proposed in the new Non-Domestic Rates Bill look positive.
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ProfessionalOwners must get set for personal liability under Building Safety Act
Much has been made of the new Building Safety Act (BSA), introduced last October, and rightly so as it introduces a raft of new responsibilities for building owners that need to be reviewed and implemented.
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ProfessionalWhich post-Covid legislative changes will remain in force?
Legal regimes were introduced to help pandemic-hit hospitality businesses but may soon be phased out.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Carlotta Dove, workplace strategist at design firm HLW
Carlotta Dove, workplace strategist at design firm HLW, on how she got started in property, her top TV and song picks, the celebrity she would most like to meet and the superpower she wishes she had.
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ProfessionalRising to the ESG challenges in life sciences real estate
Need for specialist and sustainable research and development space poses a conundrum for developers.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Kimberley Benson, sales and marketing director at Barratt Southern Counties
Kimberley Benson, sales and marketing director at Barratt Southern Counties, on how she got started in property, her top book and podcast recommendations and the celebrity she would most like to meet.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Stephen Ward, director of strategy and external relations at the Council for Licensed Conveyancers
Stephen Ward, director of strategy and external relations at the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, on how he got started in property, his top book and podcast picks, and his number-one travel destination.
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ProfessionalHow can companies best prepare for ‘failure to prevent’ offences?
The Bribery Act 2010 introduced a criminal offence for companies of ‘failure to prevent bribery’ by persons associated with the company.
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ProfessionalHow can sellers avoid the Japanese knotweed misrepresentation trap?
The case of Downing v Henderson made national headlines last month, and is a stark reminder of the importance of answering enquiries on a sale with due care and caution.
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ProfessionalFlex valuations must keep pace
Demand for flex space is growing. According to CBRE, it will increase from 8% of central London office stock to 20% by 2028.
