Greg Allen

Oct 27, 2024 | wqln.org | Greg Allen

Haitian-Americans have become the targets of disinformation and even hate this political season. Some of this is based on long-standing stereotypes and misunderstanding of their religious beliefs and spiritual practices. A photo exhibition recently opened in Miami tries to shed some light on faith practices and ceremonies among Haitian-Americans and others that have connections to the Caribbean and Africa.

Apr 18, 2024 | wbur.org | Greg Allen

Helping game fish survive in FloridaWith strict catch limits, more than half of the fish caught by recreational fishermen in Florida are returned to the water. Efforts are underway to ensure that the released fish survive to be caught on another day. NPR's Greg Allen reports. This segment airs on April 18, 2024. Audio will be available after the broadcast.

Sep 7, 2023 | wunc.org | Greg Allen

MIAMI — More than two years after 98 people died in the collapse of a Florida condominium tower, federal investigators have released new details about the cause of the collapse. They're focusing on construction flaws on the building's pool deck. Structural engineers with the National Institute of Standards and Technology say it's one of the most complex investigations ever undertaken. It began days after the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside.

Aug 23, 2023 | lexology.com | Tara Wylie |Greg Allen |Edward Warren |Nick Wilson

With consideration as to whether residential land should be caught under the Overseas Investment Act being back on the agenda pre-election, it is timely to reflect on whether the legislative changes introduced in 2018 are actually serving their purpose. The 100-day election promise made by the Labour Government, and brought in through the coalition, was intended to stop foreigners buying up New Zealand’s residential housing stock.

Aug 23, 2023 | lexology.com | Greg Allen |Will Barnes |Edward Warren |Barney Cumberland |Michael Wood |Sandy Donaldson | +5 more

Investment in Build to Rent (BTR) projects are increasingly being discussed as an alternative investment to usual residential developments in the current market, with many potential first-home buyers choosing to stay in rental properties while interest rates and the cost of living remains high. In this article, we outline what a BTR project is, how BTR projects are funded, overseas investment and tax considerations, and much more.