Commercial Break: What to consider when converting excess office space to resi

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Permitted development rights are in hot debate as the Government attempts to reform the planning system, deliver more housing and build the UK out of the Coronavirus crisis, with questions remaining over quality control and the long-term impacts on our towns and cities. Chris Barkley condenses the current position in relation to office-to-resi conversions, and looks at what the future might hold...

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Chris Barkley

Senior Associate at Goodman Derrick

Chris is an experienced commercial real estate lawyer who focusses on large investment acquisitions and disposals, development matters, and complex landlord and tenant transactions. Chris trained at McGrigors LLP and then spent nine years at Pinsent Masons LLP before moving to Goodman Derrick in 2019.

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