Student accommodation: Past guide and future promise

Posted on: 27 September 2011
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This research from DTZ considers student accommodation in the UK, how this sector might change in the future, and where an investor might turn for good advice and a “safer than most” return. The team has recently been working on research into the London student accommodation market which will be featured in further detail in the next edition of Inside Education.

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OFT guidance for estate agents

Posted on: 20 September 2011
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A consultation on draft guidance to estate agents and developers for property sales best practice has been launched by the Office of Fair Trading. The new guidance focuses on two pieces of law: the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008. How developers deal with complaints, how sales are negotiated, and how buildings are marketed, are among practices discussed in the draft. Comments are requested by 9 December 2011.

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RICS Oceania Sustainability Seminar 2011. Sydney, 15 September 2011

Posted on: 15 September 2011
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This seminar aimed to deliver practical guidance on sustainability in property. The session showcased new RICS guidance on how to value sustainability in buildings. Presentations are available online.

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COBRA 2011: Proceedings of RICS Construction and Property Conference. Salford, 12-13 September 2011

Posted on: 13 September 2011
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This RICS Legal Research Symposium called for paper from academics and practitioners which address legal topics affecting the built environment, or the work or education of chartered surveyors. A 1715-page volume of proceedings contains papers on the following themes: property law; construction law, environmental law, housing law; planning law; building regulations and control; building procurement; project management; alternative dispute resolution; professional liability and  ethics; legal education in property and construction; international and comparative law.

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Gaining possession of a privately rented property let on an assured shorthold tenancy

Posted on: 7 September 2011
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This document provides advice for landlords who wish to gain possession of a privately rented property let on an assured shorthold tenancy.

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RICS Sustainability Practice & Research

Posted on: 7 September 2011
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Over 600 documents (research, guidance, books etc), produced or commissioned by RICS, are now accessible through six categories: Economics of Sustainability; Sustainable Construction; Land & Resource Management; Urban, Planning, Housing & facilities Management; Energy & Climate Change; and Development & Disaster Management.

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Urban Land Institute UK Residential Council: REITs Seminar

Posted on: 15 August 2011
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Residential REITs are highly popular and successful in other countries, so why are there none in the UK despite the fact that the market capitalisation of UK commercial REITs is £28.2 billion? This new Urban Land Institute (ULI) InfoBurst report reveals the reasons why residential REITs have not enjoyed the same level of success as the commercial sector in the UK and identifies the barriers that have prevented the sector from developing. The report examines four areas in detail: UK REIT legislative structure; Investment distinctions in commercial and residential markets; Primary barriers to residential REITS; and the future for residential REITS in the UK.

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Westfield Stratford City: The inheritance before the Games

Posted on: 8 August 2011
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Volterra Consulting has been commissioned by Westfield to consider the economic benefits which will be created by Stratford City. Stratford City is a mixed use development in Newham, East London, which is being developed by Westfield. The whole mixed use scheme will include retail and leisure space, two hotels and a significant commercial district, along with housing and community facilities. Construction began in 2007 and the whole project is planned for completion in 2020. The retail element of Stratford City is due to open in September 2011. Comprising 1.9 million square feet of retail and leisure space, it will be the largest urban shopping centre in Europe. This report aims to investigate the impact on the Stratford, London and the UK economies of this major investment.

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Just Imagine

Posted on: 29 July 2011
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RICS is seeking views on a ‘RICS Strategic Foresight 2030’ report produced by Professor John Ratcliffe FRICS.  Built environment futurist Professor John Ratcliffe FRICS has produced the report ‘Just imagine!’ on the possible directions RICS can take to ensure its purpose and longevity as the global leading professional body in land, property and construction.

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Ethics and UK real estate practices

Posted on: 5 July 2011
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This research compares the way in which small and large surveying practices: promote ethical behaviour within their organisations; deal with ethical dilemmas faced by their staff; and ensure compliance with RICS’ 2007 principles-based rules of conduct.

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