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The long-awaited Warm Homes Plan includes a raft of measures to make UK homes more energy efficient, but will it be enough to upgrade the nation’s ailing housing stock?
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Q&A: Five minutes with Alex Sciarretta, group land director at Richborough
The group land director at Richborough on following his mother into the property industry, his favourite films and album, his number-one holiday destination and why he would love to be able to time-travel.
Joe Edwards and Laura Bushaway of Charles Russell Speechlys on changes to possession actions
Lenders and receivers will need to prepare before Renters’ Rights Act changes are implemented on 1 May. These changes will affect landlords, tenants, letting agents and solicitors, as well as lenders and fixed-charge and LPA receivers.
Why tech alone will only paper over the cracks
Tim Clark’s recent article highlights that “for its part, the Land Registry has pressed ahead with a digitalisation programme”, noting improvements on performance in the residential space.
Q&A: Five minutes with Catherine Williams, real estate partner at Addleshaw Goddard
The real estate partner at Addleshaw Goddard on how she got started in property, her favourite books and radio show, the superpower she wishes she had and the much-missed pop icon she’d love to have met.
Seddons’ Negina Maihanwal on an upside to City space shortage
An office shortage in the Square Mile may boost other central London markets and big regional cities.
Late payment ruling is better late than never
Late payment is a key issue for construction firms, but a recent Supreme Court ruling suggests common sense and some flexibility should be allowed if payment deadlines are missed.
Shareholder legal action ‘imminent’ as Home REIT woes worsen
Shareholders seeking compensation over the collapse of social housing group Home REIT are expected to file their action in the High Court as early as February, Property Week can reveal.
Q&A: Five minutes with Karen Jones, planning partner at Rapleys
The planning partner at Rapleys on how she got started in the property industry, her favourite film and book, what she would do if she won the lottery and her number-one travel destination.
Hägen Wolf partner Matt Pugh on dealing with restrictive covenants
To avoid costly nightmares, developers need sensible strategies for restrictive covenants affecting land.