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ProfessionalRetail-to-resi is a win for homes
The national housing shortage and the retail crisis are two of the property industry’s biggest challenges.
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Concerns raised over rates revaluations consultation
Experts agree business rates revaluations should be more frequent, but question government’s approach.
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Community-led regen can work
High streets are facing considerable change following the move towards online retail and the impact of the pandemic. However, there is an opportunity for local residents to work alongside businesses and urban designers to rejuvenate local centres.
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Let’s ensure the workplace works better for everyone
Designing for the extreme to benefit the mean can create inclusive environments that suit all employees.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Adam Kamani, co-founder of MoveStreets
Adam Kamani, co-founder of MoveStreets and chief executive of Kamani Property Group, on how he got started in the property industry. He also shares his cultural tips and his number-one travel destination.
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Green light for JTP and Joseph Homes’ 1,500-home Gravesend scheme
JTP and Joseph Homes have been given the go-ahead to develop a 1,500-home mixed-use scheme in Gravesend.
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WMCA signs 5,000 ‘low energy’ homes deal with St. Modwen
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has signed a partnership deal with property developer St. Modwen to build 5,000 low-energy homes on disused industrial land over the next decade.
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Native Land makes ‘fossil fuel-free’ pledge at £2.5bn Bankside Yards scheme
Native Land has pledged to make its £2.5bn Bankside Yards scheme the “UK’s first fossil fuel-free major mixed-use development”.
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UK retail property investment could reach highest level since 2017
Investment in the retail property market for the whole of 2021 could exceed £6bn, the highest level since 2017, Knight Frank has forecast.
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Regal London acquires Hackney plot for £65m mixed-use scheme
Regal London has snapped up a plot of land in Hackney, east London for a residential-led, mixed-use scheme with a GDV of £65m.
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WeWork hands over WeLive
WeWork has handed over management of its US WeLive co-living centres to the owners of the two buildings where the brand operates.
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The pitfalls of ‘vacant possession’
If a filing cabinet is left behind after a break date, has the landlord got vacant possession?
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Getting to the heart of HQ design
When it comes to designing workspaces, one size cannot fit all.
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Will the Building Safety Bill clarify who must pay for cladding costs?
Government proposes a safety regulator and developer levy, but experts criticise the use of vague language.
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What approach should be taken if trespassers occupy your property?
There has been a significant rise in vacant commercial units since the start of the pandemic, leaving many properties vulnerable to trespassers.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Francesca Brady, chief executive of AirRated
Francesca Brady, chief executive of proptech company AirRated, on how she got started in property. She also shares her cultural tips, the celebrity she’d most like to meet and the superpower she wishes she had.
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How will consultant salary hikes affect development costs?
Recent salary surveys are predicting large hikes for consultants due to pent-up demand during the pandemic.
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How can employers support menopausal women at work?
Businesses can take practical steps to support and retain the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce.
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No storm clouds expected despite end of SDLT holiday
Experts predict that high demand due to lower stamp duty will not translate into a crash as rates normalise.
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Building a positive contribution
As towns and cities come back to life post pandemic, there is a growing need to rethink workplace buildings to better prepare them for the major challenges currently facing the real estate sector.
