Pros and condos: commonhold lessons from Europe

30 March 26

A draft bill is set to change the default on new flat schemes from leasehold to commonhold, a system that is widely used in other countries.

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Are new rules on land agreements just more red tape?

25 March 26

Legislation requiring agreements controlling future land use to be lodged with Land Registry are intended to boost transparency and help SME builders, but experts question if they are needed.

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Affordability is new study focus in the PBSA market

18 March 26

The purpose-built student accommodation sector is seeking ways to make affordable schemes for those struggling to pay fees stack up, while providing a good-quality student experience.

Q&A: Five minutes with Iain Holden, chief executive of TSK Group

18 March 26

The chief executive of TSK Group on how he got started in property, his top podcast and song, why he’d love to have met the ‘father of advertising’ and the motor-racing legend still driving inspiration in his eighties.

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Paving the way for a revival of Oxford Street

11 March 26

London’s mayor, retailers and landlords hope pedestrianisation plans will boost the famous but faded retail pitch.

Q&A: Five minutes with Kevin Shaw, national sales managing director at Leaders Romans Group

10 March 26

The national sales managing director at Leaders Romans Group on how he got started in property, his favourite TV show and book trilogy, the superpower he would like to have and what he’d do with a lottery win.

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Iran conflict steers global real estate into uncertain waters

10 March 26

Interest rates and prices are likely to be hit, but uncertainty may be the biggest disruptor.

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Can new appeals guidance get it right first time?

4 March 26

New rules set to limit developers’ right to raise new evidence at planning appeals are intended to ensure they ‘submit once and submit right’, ending protracted negotiations.

Q&A: Five minutes with Andy McBain, senior vice-president of the British Council for Offices

4 March 26

The senior vice-president of the British Council for Offices and head of future of workspace and design at NatWest on how he got started in property, his favourite TV show and the sportsman he’d love to meet.