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London council cracks down on empty properties
Buy-to-leave homeowners may face fines and even prison sentences for buying properties and leaving them vacant under new measures introduced by Islington Council.
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Europe’s housing crisis: A fundamental social right under pressure
Thomas Kattnig from the EESC looks at Europe’s housing crisis, including how a fundamental social right is under pressure.
Global Guardians – Life changing solutions
In this detailed analysis, we find out more about the life-changing solutions of Global Guardians that concern their undoubted expertise in managing and maintaining vacant properties in the UK, both commercial and residential.
The importance of the smallest: Quantum mechanics rules
From the birth of quantum mechanics to the cutting edge of nanoscience and the deepest reaches of fundamental physics, this article explores how our understanding of the universe has evolved—from the scale of everyday experience down to the Planck length.
It’s time to stop waiting for social housing tech to work
Social housing plays a role in our communities. Millions of vulnerable families and individuals rely on it to access affordable accommodation. However, local authorities need help to meet demand.
The impact of COVID-19 on future workplaces
Alison White, Founder & Director of White Workplace Consultancy Limited, examines how COVID-19 has changed the way we work & what we want from future workplaces.
Joined-up refuse planning and education key to reducing fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is a blight on society and incurs a huge cost for both local authorities and land owners: we need a joined-up, consistent strategy.
Five climate activists you need to know about
We acknowledge five female climate activists, who are challenging gender norms and creating substantial change in global politics.
Vacant buildings with a social conscience
Stuart Woolgar, CEO of Global Guardians Management Ltd, considers the social consciousness of vacant buildings.
Pfizer to create COVID vaccine against Delta variant
Pfizer say they will develop a new COVID vaccine to function as a booster against the Delta variant.
Is the Lambda variant more infectious than Delta?
The Lambda variant, originating in Peru, has been found in 32 countries - but for the moment, it remains classified as a less threatening Variant of Interest.
G7 leaders agree to donate 8% of necessary COVID vaccines
The G7 meetings produced a new donation of 870 million COVID vaccines to struggling countries, with no progress on a waiver for vaccine patents.
Eviction ban extension – is it out of hand?
Andy Jansons, Managing Director of Jansons Property, discusses the eviction ban extension and explores when the line should be drawn.
Some countries can’t vaccinate population against COVID until 2023
In February, 16% of the world's population pre-ordered 70% of available COVID vaccines - now, researchers at Colombia University reveal that some poorer countries won't be able to vaccinate their population until 2023.
Johnson & Johnson factory accident damages 15 million vaccine doses
A "human error" created a factory mixup for Johnson & Johnson in Baltimore, Maryland, damaging up to 15 million vaccine doses - but this does not impact doses that are ready for use.
Allocating green belt to employment land
Andy Jansons, Director of Jansons Property discusses, explores the logic behind releasing Green Belt land for employment sites in tandem with releasing land for the construction of housing in the same area.
How COVID-19 could change the way we look at offices and workspaces
COVID-19 has changed the way we work - now more than ever organisations and the people that work for them are reconsidering their approaches to how and when they chose to travel to office spaces.
EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings
Adrian Brewin, Co-Founder of Reid Brewin Architects, provides an opinion commentary about the EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings, including sustainability.
iOpt: Why IoT collaboration is at the heart of building a healthier nation
Here, Founder and Managing Director of iOpt Dane Ralston, features a case study of iOpt’s breakthrough collaboration with Renfrewshire Council, one which could fundamentally change the way the UK manages housing stock – and deliver benefits in cost-saving, energy efficiency and tenant health.
After COVID-19: The HQ of the future will be smaller and more adaptable
PLACEmaking discuss the future of the workplace after COVID-19, particularly the change of location for the organisation HQ fora flexible workforce.
