A landmark practice information paper, Flooding and its implications for property professionals, providing the profession with a comprehensive overview of the growing challenges and responsibilities associated with flood risk across the UK has been published today by the Royal Institution ...

Service charge costs for office spaces rose by nine per cent in 2024 as wage pressures, overdue maintenance projects and investments designed to attract staff back to the office all contributed to an above inflation rise. The nine per cent ...

Young professionals in the UK’s commercial property sector and their best achievements have been recognised at the annual British Council for Offices’ (BCO) NextGen Awards ceremony. The NextGen Awards are a key part of the BCO’s NextGen programme, a dedicated ...

An application put forward by the Government Property Agency (GPA), Homes England and Network Rail, for an new state-of-the-art government office development in York, has been approved by the City of York Council Planning Committee. Earmarked for completion in 2027/2028, ...

Jo Sutherland, MD, Magenta Associates reports from a seminar on the Application of AI: what it means for people, property and marketing In a recent Profile Network event hosted by JLL, technology leaders came together to discuss the transformative power ...

Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – is piloting a new business skills training programme for tenants across its estate as part of its commitment to being a responsible and sustainable landlord. Working with Heart of ...

UK built environment and construction consultant, AA Projects, has rebranded as Drees & Sommer UK, marking the completion of its merger with the partner-managed, global consulting company. The integration bolsters AA Projects’ 25 years of expertise within the built environment, ...

Planning permission to develop a new cutting-edge headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) at the University of Reading has been granted after Wokingham Borough Council approved the development at its February 2024 Planning Committee. The new ...

Price discovery, energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations will all have a significant impact on the real estate industry this year. These are the predictions from real estate advisor, Savills who has unveiled its key ...

Twelve of the largest real estate consultancies in the UK are behind a new competition to encourage more young people to consider how they can positively impact the future build environment, with internships awarded to five winners. The Property Needs ...