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Insurer’s study finds prices can be lower for some homes near to stations
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What legal considerations do sustainability measures entail?
As the global drive towards sustainability continues apace, what legal considerations are arising for property developers and investors?
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Q&A: Five minutes with Samar Shaheryar, co-CEO Spring
Samar Shaheryar, co-CEO at homebuying company Spring, on how she got started in property and her cultural recommendations
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Service charge ruling seeks to please landlords and tenants
In Blacks service charge case, court rules tenants must pay now, but can later challenge fees seen as unfair.
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Experiences can give retail boost
The retail, hospitality and leisure sectors were dealt a huge blow when the pandemic struck and lockdown restrictions forced closures across the country. Businesses face different operational challenges now, as it is clear the pandemic has changed consumer behaviours.
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Prepare for coming AP changes
When the government introduced the Building Safety Act 2022, traditional building safety management was effectively turned on its head. Previously, owners and landlords were able to pass a building to an agent and instruct them to manage safety on their behalf, but the act – and specifically the introduction of ...
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Agent P: Buy and sell
Friday 3 February, Adriatic Room, 9am: Posh Girl complains of unwanted attention in a ‘Spoons during a showing of a sticky-floored former bank.
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How can developers future-proof new schemes against regulations?
Following the findings of the Dame Judith Hackitt report and subsequent release of the Building Safety Act 2022, real estate investors have incurred enormous costs for updating their facades.
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This week in… 2014
Westminster City Council granted planning permission for a 320,000 sq ft development over Paddington railway station, comprising 15 storeys of office space as well as a retail offering.
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Developers ditch wrecking ball in favour of retrofitting
Sustainability and heritage factors prompt developers to consider light-touch refurbishment of old buildings.
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Fresh perspective is among key benefits of secondments
A past secondee from Bruce Gillingham Pollard to Landsec explains how such schemes work for all parties
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Q&A: Five minutes with David Lane, London regional director, Thomas & Adamson
David Lane, regional director, London, at property consultant Thomas & Adamson, on how he got started in property and his cultural recommendations.
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Is it time to serve notice on the Landlord and Tenant Act?
PLA calls on its 1,500 members to review whether new commercial legislation is needed.
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The 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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What 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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What 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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Diversity 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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Q&A: Five minutes with Heriberto Cuanalo, chief executive of student housing operator Collegiate AC Group
Heriberto Cuanalo, chief executive of student housing operator Collegiate AC Group, on how he got started in property, his favourite film and book, the celebrity he’d like to meet and his number-one travel destination.
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Lease drafting can play a key role in raising ESG standards
Landlords may require tenants to meet sustainability standards or share space with community groups
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Q&A: Five minutes with Zafar Bhunnoo, co-founder and co-chief executive of Balance Out Living
Zafar Bhunnoo, co-founder and co-chief executive of build-to-rent specialist Balance Out Living, on how he got into property, his career highs and his cultural recommendations.
