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Land leverage dynamics in property markets
Posted on: 12 June 2012
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This project examines the Land Leverage Hypothesis through a detailed study of data from the city of Perth, Western Australia. Through the land leverage framework, this research paper examines property assets as a form of composite asset where major components of value are commonly classified as comprising a land and an improvements (structural) component as relevant proportions of the total value of the asset. The term, Land Leverage, reflects the proportion of total property value embodied in the value of land as distinct from improvements.
Parades to be proud of: Strategies to support local shops
Posted on: 11 June 2012
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This good practice and guidance brings together strategies that people have used to improve parades of shops in their own areas that might be useful in other locations.
Parades of shops: Towards an understanding of performance and prospects
Posted on: 11 June 2012
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Existing research makes little reference to the performance of retail and service activities at the level of neighbourhood parades. This research seeks to build a picture – for the first time – of some of the key facts relating to neighbourhood shopping parades, highlighting common themes and good practice.
RICS Residential Policy
Posted on: 1 June 2012
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Following consultation with members, RICS has published a new policy document which lays out RICS policy for all aspects of the residential sector. It makes recommendations to Government and the sector to deliver the legislation, policy and regulation that will create a vibrant and sustainable land and construction sector.
Disposing of land
Posted on: 31 May 2012
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Revised guidance on the selling of vacant social housing homes has been published by the Homes and Communities Agency. It provides guidance on the revised procedures for gaining the Regulator’s consent to the disposal of social housing and other land, and introduces changes to the process by which the Regulator will approve programmes of disposals.
2012 Middle East Hotel Survey: The impact of the Arab Spring
Posted on: 30 May 2012
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Looks at the impact of the recent political instability in the Middle East on the hotel market. This paper highlights regional macroeconomics, visitation characteristics, performance indicators and major developments, reinforcing the resilience of the region.
Madrid vs Barcelona: Market overview
Posted on: 30 May 2012
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The article deals with the hotel and tourism markets in Madrid and Barcelona, reviewing 2011 data and comparing with previous years. The reader will learn about visitation, performance, supply, especially the five-star segment in both cities.
RICS launches new construction standards. London 24 April 2012
Posted on: 30 May 2012
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At this event the RICS released new guidance for quantity surveyors and other members working in the construction sector. The guidance includes an updated version of New Rules of Management (NRM) 1: Order of Cost Estimating and Cost Planning for Capital Building Works and the new NRM 2: Detailed Measurement for Building Works alongside two new guidance notes looking at conflict avoidance and dispute resolution and retention, which will form part of the RICS construction standards (the Black Book).
UK Residential Land and Planning 2012
Posted on: 30 May 2012
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Developers are reporting that the availability of debt for land purchase and development has deteriorated rapidly in recent months, with implications for housing delivery, according to the latest survey from Jones Lang Lasalle. The industry does not anticipate significantly increasing delivery in response to planning reforms, but has higher hopes for the government’s NewBuy Guarantee scheme. The report aims to provide some clarity for developers, funders and planners.
Housebuilding 2012: The opportunities and challenges facing the UK housebuilding industry
Posted on: 29 May 2012
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The Housebuilding report contains the findings of Knight Frank’s second annual survey of the UK housebuilding sector, giving an insight to developer’s views on the outlook for the new homes industry.
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