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D-Day for commercial landlords

22 March 23

Many smaller landlords are still unprepared for stricter EPC requirements.

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London calling for investors as asset repricing levels off

22 March 23

After a tough 2022 for the city, overseas buyers are being tempted by signs that asset values are stabilising.

New focus on building safety as industry faces tough regime

8 March 23

Landlords required to provide wealth of building information, but will enforcement be adequately resourced?

London second staircase rule may hit viability of resi towers

23 February 23

Industry figures fear rule that new 30 metre-plus blocks must have second staircase will slow housing delivery.

Will the government shake-up benefit the built environment?

15 February 23

Last week’s departmental reshuffle has implications far beyond the appointment of a new housing minister.

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Building safety remediation contracts fail to bring clarity

9 February 23

The government’s plans to clamp down on developers leave more questions for leaseholders and tenants.

Mipim 2023: Vive la différence

1 February 23

After a Covid-affected few years, delegates are expected to return in large numbers for this year’s Mipim in Cannes. Event director Nicolas Kozubek outlines to Adam Branson the main topics of the 2023 programme.

Industrial sector still in strong position despite dip in values

24 January 23

Research suggests the honeymoon period is over, but experts say the sector’s fundamentals remain robust.

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A northern retail powerhouse

19 January 23

Fenwick’s £40m refurb is just one of several Tyne & Wear retail revivals.

Can counties build on property powers in devolution deals?

14 December 22

Deals are seen as positive for Cornwall, Suffolk and Norfolk, but some say they fail to address planning issues.

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