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A shock to the system

4 April 24

With much of the country facing an acute shortage of power capacity, developers need to reassess the way new homes use electricity.

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Groundhog Day for planning

27 March 24

While promising a lot, the announcement of a consultation on an accelerated planning system has been met with strong scepticism by planning experts.

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Provision for later living has stalled

21 March 24

Research shows the pace of change in the senior housing sector has stalled – or even regressed – since 2022.

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Developers remain in the dark on new BSA rules

13 March 24

With new Building Safety Act provisions set to come into force on 6 April, developers say they still lack clarity on what specifically is expected from them and their contractors.

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How a Swiss ski resort is scaling new heights in sustainability

7 March 24

Property Week travels to the Swiss ski resort of Verbier to find out how climate change is posing challenges for sustainability, as well as providing opportunities for dual-season tourism.

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How allies can play a key role in the battle for diversity

29 February 24

Progressive property companies are pioneering allyship as a vital policy to create a welcoming environment for staff that may come from marginalised or disadvantaged groups.

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Serving notice on the letter of the law

21 February 24

A case involving a failure to serve notice on all parties in a right to manage claim has now gone to the Supreme Court and may have wider implications for the property industry.