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No Pain No Gain? On biodiversity and the luxury residential sector
New biodiversity net gain laws have the potential to add significant additional costs to the development of schemes in the UK's rural and costal locations, writes Nicholas Burt...
How behavioural science and house-selling could help us reach zero emissions
Behavioural scientist David Comerford explains how simple changes to energy performance certificates - combined with the right timing - could help residents take practical steps to cut their home's emissions...
Twelve reasons why Prime London is ready to rebound
Fund manager-turned-PCL buying agent Fraser Slater explains why 2020 will be a pivotal year for the Prime London property market, with the scene now set for significant increases in both prices and volumes...
Simon Edwardson of Northacre on resonating with super-rich buyers
The sales boss of London-based luxury developer Northacre explains how the firm goes about creating landmark schemes that hold appeal on the world stage, and why he isn't worried about the prospect of…
On the implications of the Law Commission’s leasehold reform proposals
This month, the Law Commission published its long-awaited proposals for leasehold reform, making a number of recommendations which could have major ramifications for the London property market.
Why people buy what they didn’t realise they wanted
Searching for a country property is all about testing boundaries, says buying agent Sally Fraser...
Why 2020 looks like a very bumpy ride for residential landlords
With a raft of legislatory changes looming in the months ahead, it's likely that more landlords will decide to jump ship and sell up, writes Joanne Young...
Three agency recruitment ‘resolutions’ for 2020
Recruitment boss puts forward three suggestions to help raise standards in the industry, and attract new talent...
Buyers are getting angry again – the market must be turning…
If there is a sure sign that the housing market is really turning a corner, it is the return of ‘real emotion’, says Nicolas Pejacsevich
Oona Collins: Ten tips for a healthy, wealthy & happy 2020
The inspirational executive coach behind some of the biggest names in property explains how to lead by example in the year ahead...
All is calm, all is bright: Post-election thoughts
There is no denying the instant relief felt by stakeholders in the prime London property market following the general election result, write Sophie & Richard Rogerson, but there are real concerns this…
Is the time finally right for the commonhold revolution?
According to the the Law Commission, commonhold offers a once in a generation opportunity to rethink how property is owned in England and Wales and should be reinvigorated.