All Professional articles – Page 6
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Q&A: Five minutes with Adrian Lunn, head of property group Eddisons’ Sheffield office
Adrian Lunn, head of property group Eddisons’ Sheffield office, on how he got started in property, his top TV and music picks, the celebrity he would most like to meet and his number-one travel destination
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Making a positive social impact
Real estate investors are delivering on the goals of environmental, social and governance (ESG) with more sustainable buildings, but what about the social element of ESG?
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Can planning policies solve New Zealand’s housing crisis?
Government measures such as zoning changes and investment deterrents aim to tackle the problem
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Can mass timber construction usher in a green revolution?
While the industry is excited about the decarbonising potential of MT, misconceptions need to be addressed
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EIA judgment may bring reform
In June, the Supreme Court will hear a case that may significantly extend the scope of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regime to include indirect environmental effects of development. Depending on the outcome, this may mean that promoters of developments that manufacture goods whose use may create greenhouse gases (GHG) ...
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Q&A: Five minutes with Bogdan Nicoară, co-founder and chief executive of Bright Spaces
Bogdan Nicoară, co-founder and chief executive of Bright Spaces, on how he got started in property, his top film and book picks, the superpower he wishes he had and what he would do with one million pounds
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What 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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Can 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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Q&A: Five minutes with Tamsin Traill, regeneration director at developer Kajima
Tamsin Traill, regeneration director at developer Kajima, on how she got started in property, her top TV and book picks, the celebrity she would most like to meet and the most ridiculous fact she knows.
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Supply 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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This 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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Martyn’s Law brings sweeping changes for property owners
Proposed legislation places requirements on commercial premises to mitigate threat from terrorist attacks.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Julie Dacre Field, partner at law firm Gowling WLG
Julie Dacre Field, partner at law firm Gowling WLG, on how she got started in property, her top book and song recommendations, the superpower she wishes she had and the most ridiculous fact she knows
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Employees need workspaces that work for them in 2023
In the war for talent, savvy employers will have to shift their thinking if they are to hire the right people.
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Recent high-profile snubs cast doubt on future of CPOs
Two refusals raise questions over whether the landscape for green-lighting schemes has changed for good.
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Leasehold reform debate rolls on
Housing secretary Michael Gove’s announcement that the government will pass further leasehold reform legislation before the end of this parliamentary session, which may include abolishing leasehold, has been met with outrage, applause and curiosity.
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Fearn vs Tate case ruling may change views on privacy rights
Supreme Court ruling could have wide-ranging ramifications on what developers can build and where.
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How can rent review provisions help both landlords and tenants?
Rent review provisions allow both the landlord and tenant to agree on a new rent amount under an existing lease. Rent reviews will be conducted during preset intervals throughout the term and may be triggered by a landlord serving notice.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Ananya Banerjee, director of Boyer and head of Boyer Design
Ananya Banerjee, director of Boyer and head of Boyer Design, on how she got started in property, her top film and podcast picks, her best and worst purchases and the celebrity she would most like to meet
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How can a building’s fit-out affect its sustainability credentials?
Occupiers are demanding best-in-class sustainability credentials from their buildings. But they unknowingly risk rendering those credentials redundant through their fit-out.