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Is a stamp duty cut enough to give the housing market a boost?

29 September 22

Critics say move will push up house prices in short term, but inflation and rate rises may limit long-term impact.

What do latest judgements mean for the recovery of Covid rent arrears?

22 September 22

Property lawyers and landlords alike have been following the cases of Bank of New York Mellon (International) v Cine-UK and London Trocadero (2015) v Picturehouse Cinemas with trepidation over recent months.

How can companies best meet data protection requirements?

22 September 22

Far too few real estate companies take data protection seriously – and when they do, it is often with a pinch of salt.

Plan now for net zero deadlines

22 September 22

The government has committed to a 78% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, with stringent new domestic and commercial energy efficiency standards introduced to meet those targets.

Politics is delaying development

22 September 22

The greatest obstacle on the road from land promotion to development is politics.

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ESG moves up the agenda to become a cost-saving measure

21 September 22

Ongoing energy crisis has heightened the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability measures.

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Landlords must give people a reason to be back in the office

14 September 22

Accommodating what employees value in a post-pandemic world will stand businesses in good stead.

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Nutrient neutrality in the north

14 September 22

Following guidance from Natural England, many property developments have come to a grinding halt to maintain nutrient neutrality, which developers and local authorities (LAs) in the north are not prepared for.