Well, when I started to run property events back in September 2018 the idea was to fill a gap in the market which was to bring experienced property people together in an informal environment. This was the start of Canary Connections, property networking done differently. Selfishly, I wanted to meet more property developers with whom, […]
What does a commercial mortgage broker actually do? Most people assume it’s simply a case of searching the market for the lowest interest rate. In reality, that’s just the starting point. The objective isn’t to find the cheapest product—it’s to find the most suitable one. Price is important, but so are speed, flexibility, structure and, […]
Selling a parcel of land can be more complex than selling an entire property. Where only part of the land within an existing Land Registry title is being transferred, there are a number of important legal considerations that should be addressed before the transaction proceeds. Taking the time to deal with these issues early can […]
CASE STUDY – Royal Arsenal, Woolwich Key Supporting Documents By Alec Prince, Senior Associate Director – SCP Transport http://www.scptransport.co.uk
Commercial property transactions can falter for many reasons, but one of the most common is the discovery of unexpected issues during a purchaser’s due diligence process. Technical surveys undertaken late in negotiations can reveal building defects, compliance gaps or significant lifecycle costs that were previously unknown to both parties. When this occurs, transactions may slow, […]
A selection of recent London projects by Planetium Construction… Little Boltons, Chelsea – Duplex Flat Refurbishment (Conservation Area) Comprehensive refurbishment of a duplex flat located within a sensitive conservation area. Works included installation of new dormer windows, full internal renovation, structural improvements and high-quality finishes throughout while ensuring compliance with planning and conservation requirements. Vincent […]
Attending the recent Canary Connections events in London and Manchester provided a valuable opportunity to meet developers, consultants, asset managers, and planners who are actively shaping the future of our cities. Across both events, one theme became very clear: indoor environmental quality is becoming a central part of building performance. While energy efficiency […]
If you’re an architect in London right now, you know the drill all too well: long days juggling client deadlines, planning constraints, and design revisions… and then there’s the measured survey. You’ve been there, standing outside in the rain or in a dusty hallway with a tape measure in one hand, a laser meter in […]
When planning an extension to an existing building, one common question that gets asked is whether you can use an existing boundary wall as the external wall of the new extension. Obviously, there would be benefits to doing this. Such as the cost saving from not having to build another wall, as well as being […]
Every architect I’ve spoken to lately has the same war story: a project delayed, a client frustrated, or a budget blown wide open — and more often than not, the root cause was MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing). The Problem: You’re Being Left to Pick Up the Pieces Architects are routinely handed MEP responsibilities without […]
Why Top Developers Are Shifting Air Quality Left Forget what you know about air quality compliance. It’s no longer a box-ticking exercise for planners, it’s the single biggest leverage point for de-risking projects, accelerating approvals, and creating market-defining assets. For too long, the industry has operated with a costly misconception: that air quality is an outdoor problem, […]