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The end of free movement: what SMEs need to know
Kim Vowden
13 August 2018
The Hackitt report - what next?
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Government commissioned a report to make recommendations on the future regulatory system covering high rise and complex buildings. In her final report (‘Building a Safer Future, Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety: Final Report’), published in May 2018, Dame Hackitt called for major reform and a change of culture, making clear that the current system is not fit for purpose.
13 August 2018
Talkin’ ‘bout a (Retail) Revolution
The UK retail sector has seen some turbulent times in recent years. In turn, traditional retailing is adapting and modernising service delivery methods.
8 August 2018
Property regulation - Important changes to HMO legislation
The Government has announced significant changes to the rules relating to the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (‘HMOs’), which will take effect from 1 October 2018.
6 August 2018
The Only Way Is Up
The sun’s out and I’ve been drinking in the London skyline (a few G&Ts) from my favourite roof top bar above the Bussey Building in Peckham Rye. If I squint hard enough I can see my own rooftop from there and I’m sure there’s great potential for another rooftop bar on top of my building. This got me thinking (out loud to the dismay of my friends) about who has the rights to develop roof space. After all, space is at a premium, so perhaps the only way is up.
6 August 2018
Non-Disclosure Agreements – preventing media intrusion when finding your home
Sport stars, actors and entertainers alike have grown accustomed to “living” in the public eye, but if there is one aspect many wish to keep truly private it is their home.
