AVOIDING CONFLICT
 
Nick Darby, Denton Wilde Sapte LLP

The implications of the credit crunch are still not fully apparent.  Nor is the extent of the action needed to deal with it.  What can the property industry do to ease the problems? What can we do at least to lessen the problems which undoubtedly exist?.   read more

Energy Performance Certificates
 
Representatives & consultants of various retailers met with the management team at JLL yesterday and discussed the latest set of guidelines (Issued end July 2008) for the implementation of Energy Performance Certificates across retail properties. This was chaired by Catherine Lambert, who sits with the government body writing these guidelines, so we were well advised as to correct thinking on the subject.   read more

The Out of Town Sub-Committee

The PMA Out of Town Sub-Committee is made up of representatives from Retailers who occupy space on Shopping Parks, Retail Parks and solus sites throughout the UK and southern Ireland. Meetings take place on a quarterly basis and the agenda covers a wide variety of issues relevant to retailers in the out of town market.    read more

Shopping Centre Management & Service Charge Sub Committee

This group is made up of all the major multiples represented at the PMA and includes many of the consultants representing those who do not employ a specialist direct.   read more

Rent Review Sub-Committee

With the increased difficulty on the High Street, and the credit crunch, there needs to be increased focus on ensuring our members coordinate their efforts on rent reviews.  This will assist in keeping increases to a minimum, as no doubt our membership are under pressure on occupational costs.   read more