All Professional articles – Page 27
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ProfessionalHow will net zero targets affect future residential developments?
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was only revised recently, but it has already attracted criticism for not doing enough to promote net zero carbon.
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ProfessionalHigh streets are full of potential
Britain’s high streets have struggled in recent years, with Covid-19 lockdowns adding to the pain initiated by the rise of ecommerce.
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ProfessionalLet’s take a fresh look at timber
After the Tulip was refused planning permission earlier this month, Property Week asked if the era of tall buildings in London was coming to an end.
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ProfessionalLandlords urged to be flexible in an uncertain office market
Adaptability is key to making the new era of hybrid working a success for tenant and employee alike.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Katherine McCullough, director, head of UK property at Merchant Land
Katherine McCullough, director, head of UK property at Merchant Land talks to Property Week about how she got into the property sector, and any advice she would give somebody starting a career in the industry.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Leena Gillespie, commercial director at Public Sector PLC
Leena Gillespie, commercial director at Public Sector PLC, on how she fell into property, the enjoyment in bringing added value to assets — and how Star Wars shows girls can do whatever they put their minds to.
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ProfessionalLandlords must be ambitious in making buildings accessible
Inclusive spaces not only address the diverse needs of users – they also attract long-term occupiers.
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ProfessionalWhy we need social housing PPPs
Crisis estimates that 200,000 people were living on the streets during 2020. The government acted to prevent a further rise in homelessness through the Everyone In scheme. This was a welcome initiative, but it did not provide the certainty that many individuals living in these temporary forms of housing needed.
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ProfessionalWhat are the outstanding issues with the First Homes scheme?
Time is running out for the government to resolve the issues surrounding First Homes, a new form of affordable housing that applies to the majority of new schemes from 28 December.
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ProfessionalIs the industry waking up to the benefits of dispute resolution?
With nearly three quarters of respondents to a recent survey having encountered disputes or claims specific to Covid-19, it is becoming more common for contracts to add risks associated with Brexit and Covid to the list of outcomes for which the client or developer is not responsible.
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ProfessionalUncertainties may undermine Covid arrears arbitration bill
Experts say there is little certainty over how arbitration will work and some detect a bias towards tenants.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Alex Gibbs, co-founder and director of Built Asset Management (BAM)
Alex Gibbs, co-founder and director of Built Asset Management (BAM), on how he got started in property, his top film and book recommendations, his best and worst purchases and his favourite travel destinations.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Peter Todd, founder of Portus Retail
Peter Todd, founder of Portus Retail, on how he got started in the property industry, his favourite television show and album, his number-one travel destination and the superpower he wishes he had.
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ProfessionalHM Land Registry pilots new electronic signature process
The body says it wants to develop an improved, faster, data-led conveyancing process for land registration.
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ProfessionalRPDT won’t solve cladding crisis
Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently announced a Residential Property Developer Tax in his autumn Budget. The tax will be introduced from April 2022 and will form a targeted levy enforced at a rate of 4% on profits over £25m a year that arise from residential property development.
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ProfessionalPlanning change key to freeports
The government’s prospectus for freeports has resulted in eight successful bids in England.
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ProfessionalOffices still have a role to play but must adapt to new needs
While it is not ‘RIP offices’, the market needs to embrace the fact that they are not the only places to work in.
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ProfessionalEnergy efficiency is a win-win
Global climate alignment has been under the microscope in Glasgow and one thing is becoming apparent: the commercial property sector faces change.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Jen Lemen, chartered surveyor and co-founder of Property Elite and Projekt
Jen Lemen, chartered surveyor and co-founder of Property Elite and Projekt, on how she got started in property, her cultural tips, the superpower she wishes she had and her number-one travel destination.
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ProfessionalUse tech to fight climate change
Climate change is arguably the greatest environmental crisis humanity has faced. In the past few decades, countries have scrambled to prepare plans to mitigate its impacts. This continues with important forums such as COP26.
