Opening the UN’s recent climate change summit in Katowice, Poland, Sir David Attenborough described climate change as “our greatest threat in thousands of years”. His message, at least in part, was no doubt directed at the real estate industry, where the sector purportedly accounts for over 25% of global carbon emissions.
Read moreWe understand from media reports today that the Migration Policy team at the Home Office has indicated that the Tier 1 (Investor) visa “is not currently suspended”. The team apparently also explains that “the Government remains committed to reforming the route. A further announcement will be made in due course. Any suspension would be implemented through changes to the Immigration Rules.”
Read moreThis is the new "acid test" outlined in the Supreme Court's eagerly awaited decision in the case of S Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Limited.
Read moreThe ailing state of the British high street has dominated the headlines in 2018, as household names crash into CVAs and stalwarts such as M&S close stores up and down the country.
Read moreGood Divorce Week aims to raise awareness of how separating or divorcing parents can limit the impact of conflict on their children. This year members of our Family team have contributed their own top tips for achieving a Good Divorce.
Read moreRICS research published earlier this year highlighted a number of concerns local authorities have over the use of office to residential permitted development rights.
Read moreOn Thursday 22 November 2018, BPF Futures and Young Professionals in Real Estate Finance collaborated to facilitate intriguing panel discussions on retail and the high street.
Hosted by Aviva Investors at 1 Undershaft, the educational morning kicked off with a spirited update on the global economy by keynote speaker James Knightley (Chief International Economist, ING).
Read moreOn Thursday 15th November, White City Place was the venue for Cushman & Wakefield’s latest i-Suite event. A prestigious panel treated a large number of young professionals to a wide ranging and, at times, particularly thought provoking discussion on “Placemaking: Embracing Change in Tomorrow’s World”.
Read moreUnlike the 1954 Act, the commercial leasing market is constantly evolving and the extent to which the Court takes into account market practice is often uncertain.
Read more“Part of a development site I am acquiring is Common Land. What does this mean and how could it impact on my plans for redevelopment?”
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