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This is my work twitter account. I am a real estate lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, a national law firm. I like helping people to build flats and houses.

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Our second debate at @StudentPW conference features Council leader Jas Athwal from Redbridge and leader Darren Rodwell of Barking and Dagenham. Lots to debate on affordable housing/viability but clear case for using student accomm to make areas more vibrant for current residents

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Fascinating look into how Co and micro living will grow out of the PBSA. Thank you to John Kenny, Iilya Blazic and Martin Skinner for their insights. @StudentPW @IrwinMitchellRE

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Team are looking forward to a stimulating debate in product placemaking and delivery at @StudentPW conference. Co living, London policy, move to the regions and lots of other great topics to discuss. @IrwinMitchellRE

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Flexibility and choice needed, including in the tenancies from student accommodation providers, needed to cope with changes to HE. @StudentPW @IrwinMitchellRE

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Lots of headwinds affecting the HE sector, as outlined by keynote panel. Brexit, funding and fees, global competition all impacting on the customers for student accomm. @StudentPW @IrwinMitchellRE

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@StudentPW no ducking the issues at the Property Week student housing conference.

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Great to be here at the Property Week student housing conference, HE keynote speakers looking at brexit, fees, funding and other headwinds affecting student accomm. @StudentPW @IrwinMitchellRE

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#SCPA18 #imrealestate well done everyone in BLS Real Estate Chichester and Southampton

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Having a lovely time at the South Coast Property Awards. We've just won Property Law Firm of the Year. Great news for the team! #imrealestate #scpa18

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@PropertyWeek @lawbowles @LucianCook I think there is too much institutional/planning suspicion of these for them to take off. They are seen as ways of compromising on affordable housing standards rather than offering an urban lifestyle choice. A shame really as why not offer it and increase choice? #residebate

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@PropertyWeek @lawbowles @LucianCook I think it is mainstream. If RPs are given a slightly kinder environment we will see more of it. The most viable and sustainable schemes are mixed BTR, affordable, and for sale. #residebate

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@lawbowles @PropertyWeek @LIVconsult @jds_thplc @SamJPartington1 @LucianCook Agreed - it is just then we compare ourselves to US or Germany we don't acknowledge unique factors like FM or like the privatised East German housing that led to those markets developing. #residebate

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#irwinmitchellre https://t.co/D94tM9ctLR

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@PropertyWeek @LIVconsult @jds_thplc @lawbowles @SamJPartington1 @LucianCook There will definitely be more of it. Large amount of multi family is funded by Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae and wonder if public or government supplyside subsidy for BTR could work here? #residebate #irwinmitchellre

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#irwinmitchellre https://t.co/XMxN9ZfEbH

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@PropertyWeek @lawbowles @SamJPartington1 @LucianCook @jds_thplc Brits love and understand buying houses and will do that regardless of tax. It will take decades for BTR to make an impact on the rental apartment market let alone market for rented houses. #residebate

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@MarcopoloLondon @PropertyWeek @Savills @LucianCook @RESIevent Most HR campaigners would say there isn't a right to have a home, just right to have your home protected by the law. I don't know if we should go further than having a duty to house those in need, or if a specific human right would help or hinder that #residebate #IrwinMitchellRE

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@MarcopoloLondon @PropertyWeek @Savills @LucianCook @RESIevent Most human rights campaigners would say that there isn't currently a right to have a home, just a right to have your home protected by the law. I don't know if we should go further than having a duty to house those in need, or if a specific human right would help or hinder that

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@PropertyWeek @rjekerr We think looking at the SDLT rate on BTR dwellings and portfolios would be a start. Also looking at the tax treatment for all of those privately held PRS portfolios that older individuals have built up and want to divest. #irwinmitchellre #residebate

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@PropertyWeek @rjekerr We think looking at the SDLT rate on BTR dwellings and portfolios would be a start. Also looking at the tax treatment for all of those privately held PRS portfolios that older individuals have built up and want to divest.