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In Conversation with Anna Josse, Founder and CEO of Prism The Gift Fund
29 November 2022“Philanthropy is inherently personal; there are as many reasons for giving as there are people who give. We’ve found that not only would many people like to give more, but that others would be happy to start if they weren’t intimidated by the complexities of charitable giving.” We spoke to Anna Josse, Founder, CEO of Prism the Gift Fund to get the low down on effective giving vehicles, Donor Advised Funds.
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Secret gardens and the ever-increasing demand for properties on those squares
24 November 2022We spoke to Priyank Lakhia the Founder & Director of Independent Agency, 5Bay Group about the numerous garden squares spread around central London, which Priyank says are one of the city's most distinguishing features.
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Inflation, interest rates & money markets - what are the implications for real estate?
23 November 2022The economic impacts of the former chancellor’s ‘fiscal statement’ of 23rd September, the subsequent u-turns and the resulting uncertainty and market disruption, continue to reverberate and have increased the chance of house price falls to a level not seen since 1990.
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What the appointment of Lucy Frazer as housing minister means for planning: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Magazine
Press
23 November 2022The former barrister is regarded as a safe pair of hands who believes in the importance of community involvement in planning and the delivery of infrastructure alongside new housing, according to political insiders.
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Roof terraces: The Importance of Being Legal
22 November 2022Q: I recently bought a London apartment that has an unused roof space. Do I need planning permission to use it as a terrace?
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Annabel Lindsay for EG on pets in the workplace
15 November 2022A surge in pet ownership during the pandemic combined with a demand for flexible working has led many companies to consider allowing dogs into the workplace.
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The Register of Overseas Entities
14 November 2022The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the “Act”) came into force earlier this year. The transitional period has well and truly begun, and the clock is most certainly ticking for any affected overseas entity to comply with the Act or face tough penalties for failure to do so.
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Proptech – once a trend, now a necessity
10 November 2022The real estate sector has, for a long time, been reluctant to embrace technology. While the rise of property tech start-ups did go some way to open people’s eyes to the possibilities and fuel their imagination, it took something as monumental as a global pandemic to force many, who work within the sector, to move away from traditional (and often outdated) working practices into a more modern way of thinking and working.
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Lewis Silkin has advised Daniel J. Edelman Limited on the lease of Francis House, London
Deal
03 November 2022Lewis Silkin was engaged to act for Daniel J. Edelman Limited in the relocation of its London office, to a newly refurbished building in Victoria.
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A case for retro-fitting
21 September 2022At a time of spiralling inflation and supply-chain issues, UK businesses need to think even more carefully about how they occupy their space, particularly as working habits have shifted post-Covid. One key aspect of this will be to consider whether their current space is fit for purpose, could be made so, or is no longer suitable.
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Lewis Silkin has advised online rental platform Fat Llama on its £34m sale to Swedish company Hygglo
22 August 2022Lewis Silkin has advised UK-based online rental platform Fat Llama on its £34m sale to Swedish firm Hygglo, in a deal that has created the largest peer-to-peer rental platform in Europe.
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Headquarter moves are not necessarily a headache
04 August 2022The change in the way that office space is used has been gathering significant momentum since the pandemic hit.
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Going Live: Important Update about the Register of Overseas Entities
Inbrief
01 August 2022It is fair to say that the announcement made last week by Companies House stating the new Register of Overseas Entities is intended to go live on 1 August 2022 has come as quite a surprise to those in the professional world.
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Lewis Silkin oversees construction contracts and construction aspects of major new UK film studio
18 July 2022Shinfield Studios development set to bring Hollywood to the Thames Valley.
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What to expect from revisions to the NPPF and other policy changes this summer: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Magazine
06 July 2022The levelling up bill includes a section on digitalising the planning system. Last Autumn, the government launched the PropTech Engagement Fund to support the widespread adoption of digital citizen engagement tools and services within the planning process. The second round of projects was announced in June. Some of the results of this initiative are expected in September.
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How big is your garden?
27 June 2022What “reasonable enjoyment” means for tax relief on your garden when you sell.
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No Longer Grounded – Changes in Leasehold Enfranchisement
24 June 2022Outside of case law tweaks to the aging legislation, it is rather rare that anything significant happens in the world of enfranchisement. June 2022, however, is different.
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How can I build a house in the countryside?
23 June 2022Creating an exciting new countryside home can be doable and uncomplicated.
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In Conversation with Joanna Symes of Home Sweet Home, London
23 June 2022With a rapidly changing market and scarcity of supply, buying agents are more valuable and in-demand than ever.
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Opportunities in the UAE: Do they live up to the Hype?
23 June 2022Anyone with even half an eye on the geo-political landscape and global economic movements will have no doubt heard about the raving reviews the UAE is currently experiencing. So, are the stories to be believed?