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Redefining ‘Connection’: How resi building operators have retained a sense of community throughout the Covid crisis
Following the lessons learned over the last year, there will be increased demand for operators to put the health and well-being of their residents at the heart of their offering in future, writes Jade Leighton.
        Jade Leighton is Health and Well-being Consultant at Ekkist, the first design consultancy in the UK specifically set up to advise on health and well-being in buildings.
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    On the Science of Place: Ten steps for successful placemaking (and why St James’s Square is officially London’s most beautiful address)
            'Groundbreaking' study by Cadogan & Create Streets looks into what really makes a place tick, providing ten key steps for developers, architects, planning authorities and landowners to follow, and explaining…        
    
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    What does the future of the prime residence look like? Exploring the impact of Covid-19 on luxury property development
            Knight Frank has looked into how Covid-19 is accelerating design trends and impacting housing delivery, suggesting some key evolutions for the future of the global prime residence.         
    
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            Rachel Reeves 'had not been made aware of the licensing requirement' when she rented-out her home in Southwark via a letting agency.         
    
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    American super-agency Douglas Elliman expands into Europe
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    Knight Frank concludes South of France partnership
            Agency points to ‘evolving strategic priorities’ as it announces another change to its French network.         
    Industry Reactions: Renters’ Rights Bill gains Royal Assent
            New laws represent 'seismic' changes for landlords, tenants & letting agents.         
    
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    In Pictures: Touring a revamped Rutland Gardens townhouse with Rolls-Royce links
            Design studio Taylor Howes completes a two-year reimagining of a storied Knightsbridge residence - which is now up for sale at nearly £17mn.         
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