Can commercial property management be used as a practical lever for health equity? Four Master of Planning students from Newcastle University explore this question by applying a custom Social-Value Quality Index (SVQI) to two contrasting local high streets. Their findings reveal that market-led property management alone is insufficient to support community resilience. Instead, local authorities must shift toward active, demographic-led stewardship to transform high streets in

Unexpected building defects uncovered during a buyer’s due diligence remain a primary cause of stalled or collapsed commercial property deals. Andrea Jutrzenka explains how a proactive vendor survey shifts the balance of a transaction. By identifying compliance, lifecycle, and structural issues before marketing begins, sellers can establish defensible pricing, maintain control, and accelerate the sales process.

Attracting a diverse and motivated workforce is a primary focus for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Danni Foster outlines how innovative initiatives—such as free virtual work experience through Springpod, educational outreach via Unifrog, and the real-world impact of the Inspire Ambassadors network—are actively tearing down geographic and financial barriers to introduce school leavers to modern surveying careers.

Held at the LSH Leeds office during UKREiiF, the inaugural 'Landowner Forum' breakfast panel brought industry experts together to tackle the critical issues slowing down UK residential development. From planning updates and water infrastructure bottlenecks to strategic landowner legacy planning, the panel explores how cross-sector collaboration can unlock stalled sites and restore market momentum.

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are rapidly shifting from a passive rental income stream into critical infrastructure. Ben Wallace shares operational insights on how localized battery installations—such as the Battery Box—help local authorities take control of background energy networks. Discover how these small footprint assets mitigate connection costs for EV charging, maximize rooftop solar output, and bolster power resilience against large-scale blackouts.

Achieving the MRICS designation is a monumental milestone for any surveyor, but navigating the Assessment of Professional Competency (APC) within the public sector comes with its own unique challenges. Introduced by Neil Webster, newly qualified chartered surveyors Hannah Hammond and Tayo Olanite share their personal accounts of the APC process. They discuss overcoming referral setbacks, leveraging AI tools for concise revision, building out comprehensive competency case file

In commercial property lease ends, navigating dilapidations disputes requires a precise understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927. Henry Mahalski analyzes the High Court case of Peachside Ltd v Lee and Keung regarding the "Pearl City" restaurant in Manchester. This post details how the court evaluated the two statutory limbs of section 18(1)—diminution in value and supersession—and shows how a landlord's phased works strategy and independent expert evidence ultimately