Agency mergers are in danger of creating anti-competitive marketplace

27 May 11

It seems only a few years ago that the industry underwent a “Big Bang” that created mega-firms such as CB Richard Ellis, Jones Lang LaSalle, Cushman & Wakefield, DTZ and Savills

Protection laws aren’t helping healthy competition, says Graham Chase

24 September 10

The Competition Act 1998 identifies that open and vigorous competition is good for consumers because it results in lower prices, new products, better quality and more choice. It is also good for fair-dealing businesses that flourish when markets are competitive.

Councils should give vulnerable shopping centres a second thought

9 April 10

Consumers are unlikely to lead the UK economy in recovering from the recession, as average savings are about £2,000 per person, while government debt is £24,000 per person

Professional opinion: Graham Chase

15 January 10

RICS rejection of accreditation is a triumph of democracy

Valuers: it’s time to think outside the tick box

28 August 09

Competence and understanding are as critical as comparables

Don’t shackle valuers with excessive regulation

17 April 09

Removing valuers from the market could prove fatal, says Graham Chase

Occupiers have the upper hand

9 January 09

The recession and empty rates have changed the rules, says Graham Chase

Retail rents will be hit in 2008

4 January 08

The credit crunch, shrinking profit margins and empty rates spell bad news, says Graham Chase

There should be no dispute about new resolution processes

24 August 07

The revisions to the Dispute Resolution Service are necessary and correct, says Graham Chase

Dont waste

20 April 07

The RICS Dispute Resolution Service handles about 10,000 applications every year. Around 85% are on the subject of rent reviews and around 10% go all the way to a decision by a third-party surveyor.The expertise and integrity of third-party surveyors who sit on the RICS president’s panel is paramount, but…