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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.

While councils have long established centralized procurement, contract management remains largely devolved. Natalia Silver explores the changing landscape, the impact of the Procurement Act, and how the Contract Management Pioneer Programme (CMPP) is driving value and culture change across local authorities.