All Professional comment articles – Page 7
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ProfessionalWhat went wrong with the government’s CARF scheme?
A fifth (20%) of the Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF) had still not been allocated to businesses as of the deadline date of 30 September 2022, according to the government’s latest official data.
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ProfessionalCan a planning condition be used to dedicate land as a public highway?
The Supreme Court judgment in the case of DB Symmetry vs Swindon Borough Council [2022] concerns the question of whether a council can use a planning condition to lawfully require a landowner to dedicate land as a public highway and avoid the payment of compensation for the private rights.
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ProfessionalSupply dearth needs mixed offer
The Renters’ Reform Bill has been on the cards for some time. It was proposed four prime ministers ago, by Theresa May, and was intended to ‘professionalise’ the private rented sector (PRS).
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ProfessionalThis is a relationships business
Life is increasingly complex and less certain, as much of the market chat at Mipim will confirm. Sentiment in the EU seems more bearish than in the UK.
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ProfessionalWork and leisure increasingly entwined in post-Covid world
The office sector is turning to the hotel and hospitality market for inspiration to help attract and retain talent.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Josh Wardle, project architectural technologist at GT3 Architects
Josh Wardle, project architectural technologist at GT3 Architects, on how he got started in property, his top book and podcast picks, his best and worst purchase and his number-one travel destination.
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ProfessionalThe later-living sector needs a boost
After years of stagnation, there is finally some progress in tackling the barriers holding back growth and innovation in the later-living sector.
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ProfessionalWhat will the Economic Crime Bill mean for limited partnerships?
Limited partnerships (LPs) have been the source of some criticism recently for their alleged role in money laundering and concealment of assets.
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ProfessionalWhat are the benefits of collateral warranties for building projects?
The judgment in the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) v Simply Construct (UK) 2022 is a timely reminder of the benefit that collateral warranties provide.
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ProfessionalDiversity can benefit real estate
As we enter a challenging new year, it is important that we continue our commitment to improve diversity in the real estate industry.
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ProfessionalDigital twins are a useful tool
On a walk around the London Build trade show last month, I moved from different stages talking about topics from sustainability to fire safety, but there was one term that kept popping up: the ‘digital twin’.
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ProfessionalTerminating a building contract
The recent decision in Thomas Barnes & Sons (in administration) v Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council 2022 serves as a timely reminder of the importance of following the detailed provisions of building contracts when terminating.
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ProfessionalIf redundancy looms, do it right
Social media giant Twitter has found itself under scrutiny following the dismissal of around half its workforce.
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ProfessionalWill the new levy be any better?
Currently in the report stage in the House of Commons, the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill proposes the replacement of both Section 106 planning agreements (S106) and the Community Infrastructure Levy with a National Infrastructure Levy, which would be paid by developers to local planning authorities.
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ProfessionalUseful rights-of-light guidance will have to wait for another day
The property and legal worlds were eagerly awaiting judgment in Sirosa Properties Establishment v The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, which went to trial in November.
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ProfessionalAdd fluctuation provisions to tackle economic uncertainty
The rise of inflation and the cost of materials has been a key concern in the construction industry recently.
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ProfessionalHillside has caused a headache
Following the Supreme Court’s decision in the Hillside Parks case (p39, 18.11.22), varying large multi-unit consents may require a replacement application covering the whole site.
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ProfessionalLook to Norway for a green path
Norway usually arouses little global interest – but in relation to its long-term practice of sustainable development, there is much that other countries can learn.
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ProfessionalA little magic can go a long way when creating special spaces
People don’t universally love new places. New developments are typically seen as soulless, manicured or too perfect. This is a particular struggle for areas dominated by corporate offices, where workers ship in and ship out on commuter trains with little reason to engage with the communities around them.
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ProfessionalUnderstanding resi liabilities
Resident-owed management company and freeholder 89 Holland Park (Management) was called upon by the leaseholders to object to planning permission and enforce a covenant against a neighbouring property.
