Property Management: Volume 10 Issue 1

The rating system post‐1990

A.H. Evans

Explains the important features of the new rating system, and howthey interface with the major elements retained from the old. Discussesnew terminology, hereditament, relevant…

Planned preventive maintenance and the maintenance contractor

R. Sidney

Considers the need for a close working relationship betweenmaintenance contractor and property manager. Discusses asset lists,comprehensive contracts, PPM schedules, and expert…

Local authorities and residential service charges

R. Aitken‐Sykes

Examines the effect of the 1980 Right to Buy legislation on localauthority housing departments′ service charges collection. Considersoutline procedures of the statutory code…

Short‐term occupancy of business premises

M. Philips

Considers the different bases on which occupancies can be createdwithout necessarily creating security of tenure. Discusses the Landlordand Tenant Act 1954, the Law of Property…

Proactive premises management – Asset management

B. J. Varcoe

Discusses various aspects of asset management that seek to maintainthe value of assets and performance. Examines the premises policy,planned maintenance, computer‐aided facilities…

Dispute resolution in the ′nineties

L.R. Macdonald

Considers the benefits of the methods of dispute resolution used bythe recently formed Centre for Dispute Resolution. Examines the CEDR′stechniques of mini‐trials and mediation…

The refurbishment of shopping centres

C. Pugh

Reviews the economic and financial considerations relevant toinvestment in shopping centre refurbishment. Considers the problems ofeconomic obsolescence through rising maintenance…

When will the Land Tribunals discharge or modify a restrictive covenant?

M. Lewis

Examines the tactical and procedural aspects of mounting anapplication to the Lands Tribunal. Considers current opinion on how theTribunal will approach an application, the…

BRIEFING: The Planning and Compensation Act 1991

G. Waterson, B. Webster

Outlines the provisions of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991,and the implications for property managers and planners. Discussesdevelopment plans, definition of development �…