What we do

In this section you can take a look at some of our work, including publications, briefings, consultation responses, and ongoing Bills and consultations that we're engaging with.

BPF Futures

BPF Futures

BPF Futures is a networking and development group for junior professionals working in all areas of UK real estate.

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BPF Manifesto

Our general election manifesto sets out the importance of real estate in the UK and our desire to forge a partnership with the next Government, recognising our role in underpinning a successful economy, supporting communities, nurturing a diverse workforce and unlocking sustainable growth across the country.

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REDEFINING REAL ESTATE

Our redefining real estate campaign is a long-term agenda for change, committing the BPF and its members to make a greater contribution to the UK‘s communities and to improve trust in what we do in partnership with national and local governments.

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+ BPF response to 'Local Government Resource Review: Proposals for Business Rates Retention and Tax Increment Finance'

Our response to DCLG's consultation stresses our strong support for allowing greater local retention of rates, but focuses on Tax Increment Finance (TIF) and how it could best be made an effective funding mechanism for local growth and development.

 1 Jan 2012

+ BPF response to Green Paper on the modernisation of public procurement

Our submission to the EU on their proposals to modernise public procurement supports the creation of a more efficient, effective and non-discriminatory system of public procurement, and addresses the key issues applicable to the UK property industry.

 1 Jan 2012

+ BPF briefing on the Localism Act 2011: Changes in the Localism landscape

This briefing on the Localism Act 2011 summarises the key planning aspects, and highlights the changes that took place throughout the Bill's progress through Parliament.

 1 Jan 2012

+ Tax Increment Financing: A new tool for funding regeneration in the UK?

This paper looks at the concept of Tax Increment Financing (TIF), a mechanism for funding regeneration pioneered in the US. Drawing on the US experience, we look at the advantages and disadvantages of the TIF approach and examine the case for introducing TIF within the UK.

 1 Jan 2012

+ Getting Connected: Utilities Connections - a guide for developers

Organising utility connections is often cited as the single most common cause of delay in construction projects. This guide is aimed at giving developers the information they need to enable them to participate in the process with greater confidence.

 1 Jan 2012

+ Declaration on Subletting

A group of commercial landlords signed this 2005 declaration, agreeing to abide by certain sub-letting terms in all their occupational leases that permit it.

 1 Jan 2012

+ Property Data Report 2011

The 2011 Property Data Report was produced by the Property Industry Alliance (PIA), of which we are a member. It sets out some key facts about commercial property in the UK in 2010.

 1 Jan 2012

+ Property Data Report 2010

The 2010 Property Data Report was produced by the Property Industry Alliance (PIA), of which we are a member. It sets out some key facts about commercial property in the UK in 2009.

 1 Jan 2012

+ Property Data Report 2009

The 2009 Property Data Report was produced by the Property Industry Alliance (PIA), of which we are a member. It sets out some key facts about commercial property in the UK in 2008.

 1 Jan 2012

+ Property Data Report 2012

The 2012 Property Data Report was produced by the Property Industry Alliance (PIA), of which we are a member. It sets out some key facts about commercial property in the UK in 2011.

 15 Oct 2012
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