The Pitfalls of Burrowing: On the dark art of negotiating non-negligence claims
HNW insurance specialist Dominic Cunningham explains why carrying out refurbishment and extension projects in Prime Central London can be a risky business, and what developers can do to safeguard themselves...
Dominic Cunningham has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years gaining valuable experience predominantly in managing property, liability and construction risk. He spent a decade working in Latin America before returning to set up a risk management business for HNW individuals and their families in 2008. Cunningham + Partners offers a range of insurance products and services for its clients.
A hole of your own: The lowdown on building basements in the post-iceberg age
Figures out earlier this month suggest the days of the mega-basement are behind us in Prime Central London, but what should those still intent on attempting a subterranean project know?
Friday Essay: Why today’s tall buildings will be tomorrow’s city heritage
By 2040, the new buildings of the 1990s and 2000s will become accepted, indeed iconic, parts of the identity of our cities, argues former RICS President Amanda Clack...
By Amanda Clack
A Matter of Taste: Can personal preferences permit you to refuse to approve a neighbour’s building plans?
A High Court case over an ultra-modern new-build house in Holland Park shines a light on a tricky matter of taste.
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Boutique firm expands with flagship base in Oxfordshire hotspot.
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A seasoned London agent reflects on market cycles, career paths and the rise of alternative models.
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