Analyses the effect of changes in the brewing industry on the work of property managers, particularly the increased number of diverse property interests generated. Considers immediate opportunities to lie in strategic planning and management of national estates; management of multiple freehold...

Considers the use of distress as an effective and efficient means of resolving non‐payment of commercial property rent. Asserts that distress is rarely used because it is not properly understood. Discusses which goods are excluded from distraint, the role of bailiffs in such cases, valuation...

Considers the implications for property managers of the new Housing and Urban Development Bill. Examines the new law relating to the approval of codes of practice, and the proposals by the RICS and ARMA. Concludes that the Bill is a step towards building a practical, professional future for an...

Outlines the types of devices used by terrorists. Discusses how the terrorist threat can be assessed, how a building can be physically protected and how the property manager should respond to the perceived threat, both practically and reactively. Summarizes that the property manager′s security...

Considers the need for a close working relationship between maintenance contractor and property manager. Discusses asset lists, comprehensive contracts, PPM schedules, and expert advice. Concludes that today′s maintenance contractors can offer cost‐effective solutions to save running costs,...

Examines the effect of the 1980 Right to Buy legislation on local authority housing departments′ service charges collection. Considers outline procedures of the statutory code, leases, estimates and consultation, direct works departments, fees, charging areas, insurances, auditing, and service...

Reviews the economic and financial considerations relevant to investment in shopping centre refurbishment. Considers the problems of economic obsolescence through rising maintenance costs and falling rents, and legal obsolescence through changes in legislation and safety regulations, using case...

Discusses the re‐appraisal of precautions against Legionnaires′ disease required by the publication of official advice documents in 1991. Considers the relevant legislation, response to an outbreak, consequences of breach, the Code of Practice, identification of responsibility, and the HSE...

Examines the environmental legislation facing companies in the United Kingdom. Discusses the legislative background, environmental audit definition, audit types, the American experience, the reasons for auditing, the auditing team, collecting information, conducting the audit, and the audit...