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The catalyst of Covid-19 must bring a positive change to our offices: Clare Reddy writes for Property Week

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01 April 2021

Covid-19 has been, and continues to be, a catalyst for change. At some point, life will settle into a new rhythm, which will come with its own challenges. As we grapple with hybrid ways of working, the pandemic has shown that our experiences have not been equal and has emphasised the increased importance of wellbeing.

Common pitfalls for Facilities Managers when overseeing new office fit outs: Clare Reddy writes for FMUK

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08 March 2021

In this article for Facilities Management UK, Clare Reddy outlines the issues some facilities managers may face when carrying out some sort of work for properties and how to avoid risks.

Accessibility issue highlighted by disability campaigners: Clare Reddy and Lucy Hendley comment for Property Week

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18 January 2021

Gaining access to residential and commercial properties is a problem for wheelchair-users despite legislation. Clare Reddy and Lucy Hendley explain further in this article.

Temporary use of vacant land offers chance for collaboration: Anthony van Hoffen writes for Property Week

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12 May 2020

Covid-19 space requirements present an unusual opportunity for the property sector to make a difference. Nicola Mathers, Chief Executive of Future of London and development partner Anthony Hoffen discuss the potential temporary use of vacant land during the pandemic and the opportunities for collaboration.

How legal changes can keep planning and development open during the coronavirus epidemic: Sara Hanrahan writes for The Planner

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24 April 2020

The Law Society has requested a slew of changes to the English planning system to enable planning and development to continue during the coronavirus epidemic and the post-lockdown period, as Sara Hanrahan explains in this article for The Planner.

The Law Society calls for urgent planning fixes: Sara Hanrahan writes for Estates Gazette

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21 April 2020

The planning committee for the City of London and the wider national planning committee joined forces to consider the legislative changes introduced since the outbreak of Covid-19. Sara Hanrahan, our Head of Planning discusses the current legislation and how it could provide the building blocks for the future.

Anthony van Hoffen writes for Open Access Government: Development sites and why you should pay them a proper visit

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11 July 2019

Anthony van Hoffen has written a guide for Open Access Government discussing what you need to check when making development site visits.

Sarah Mogford and David Lyons co-write for Building: Blockchain and the UK property industry: opportunities and risks

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12 October 2018

Sarah Mogford and David Lyons have co-written an article for 'Building' which discusses the use of Blockchain in the UK property industry.

Clare Reddy comments for Property Week: Industry welcomes Lords report calling for overhaul to unlock potential for offsite manufacturing

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03 August 2018

Clare Reddy comments in an article for Property Week, which discusses offsite manufacturing and the need for clients, designers and contractors to collaborate if the innovative construction technique is to take off in UK.

Dougal Ainsley writes for The Planner: Lewis Silkin and the birth of the modern planning system

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27 July 2018

In an article for The Planner, Dougal Ainsley reflects on the impact of the 1947 Town and Country Planning Act steered through Parliament by the firms founder, the planning minister Lewis Silkin.

Tom Merrick comments for LexisNexis: Requirement for non-reliance clause to be reasonable upheld (First Tower Trustees Ltd and anor v CDS (Superstores International) Ltd)

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26 July 2018

Discussing the Court of Appeal decision in First Tower Trustees, Tom Merrick advises that sellers and landlords need to take extreme care in ensuring that replies to pre-contract enquiries are accurate and up to date and be alive to the potential risks in enforcing non-reliance clauses.

Sarah Mogford comments for Retail Design World: Why upsizing fashion flagships is on-trend

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05 April 2018

In an article for Retail Design World, Sarah Mogford comments on fashion retailers upsizing stores while other sectors explore smaller store formats.

Clicks & bricks - keeping digital while going physical

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06 June 2017

Julia Poulter and Tom Merrick have written an article for Essential Retail as they take a look at the challenges of omnichannel and what e-tailers should think of before turning to physical.

Right to Rent immigration checks: increasing pressure on the property rental market

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30 May 2017

Joanna Hunt has written an article for 24housing which discusses the Government's 'right to rent' checks and their increasing pressure on the rental market.

Rachel Francis Lang comments in latest TMT feature for Property Week

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27 May 2016

Rachel Francis-Lang has been quoted in Property Week, 'Good to grow - how landlords are capitalising on TMT boom'

Relaxation of Sunday trading hours and problems for retailers from a property perspective

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25 July 2015

Rachel-Francis-Lang's letter to The Grocer highlighting the problems for retailers from a property perspective, should Sunday trading hours be relaxed, has been featured in the 25th July edition of the publication.

When councils can charge planning agreement fees and when they cannot

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03 June 2015

We have written an article for Waste Planning magazine on the requirements for planning applications for waste related schemes.

Neighbourhood development plans give communities a greater say

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07 April 2015

We have written an article for Waste Planning magazine.

What you need to know about the new Social Housing Fraud Act

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15 October 2013

In an article written for The Guardian's Housing Network, Paul Hayes discusses key aspects of the new act as well as raising questions that the act, designed to crack down on the estimates 100,000 social housing properties subject to fraud, leaves unanswered.