Members' Insights
 

Keep up with the latest real estate insights, news and trends from The Landsite members.

 

4th December 2019
Is this property "Opted to Tax?"
Posted by Bridging Vat Ltd
Here at Bridging Vat, a question we get asked a lot by both Developers and Commercial Finance brokers is “How do I know if the property is opted to tax?”
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4th December 2019
Approved: change of use of office to personal training studio in Westbourne
Posted by Pure Town Planning
BCP Council (Bournemouth): Darryl Howells has secured planning permission for the change of use of a second floor office (Use Class B1(a)) to a personal training studio (Use Class D2) for a site in Westbourne.
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3rd December 2019
Cut the VAT to unleash green housing revolution, party leaders urged
VAT cut on home improvements could generate £15bn in economic stimulus, create 95,000 jobs and unlock £1bn green revolution.
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3rd December 2019
Certificate of Lawful Development Success for Planning Consultants - Planning House
Posted by Planning House
Planning House secured a certificate of lawful development for an existing use after we demonstrated that a modern stable development changed to a dwelling without planning permission and had been in use in excess of 4 years.    
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3rd December 2019
Capital Gains Tax on Property Sales – Always Take Professional Advice!
Posted by Robinson Allfree
Increases in the value of your main or only home are exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) – but proving that a property is your principal private residence (PPR) can be far from easy and that is why taking legal advice on the issue is always wise.
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3rd December 2019
Knight Frank and Work.Life launch managed flexible workspace platform Yours
Global property adviser Knight Frank and flexible office provider Work.Life announce the launch of new flexible managed workspace solution, Yours.
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3rd December 2019
Anyone for tea? Check out The Cafe at The Oaks
I can remember, when there was a family crisis, my Nan saying everything will be alright after a cuppa! So she would pour boiling water into a teapot, swirl it round and discard.
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2nd December 2019
Why choose a 10 year structural warranty?
Posted by Build-Zone
Build-Zone Survey Services Ltd (BZSS), our in-house dedicated technical services resource company, arranges the 10-Year Structural Warranty technical audits using a network of independent, qualified surveyors and approved inspectors.
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2nd December 2019
Coversure Poole Turns 5!
Posted by Coversure
Coversure Poole – Poole’s leading insurance brokers – celebrates its 5th anniversary this week by announcing exciting plans for 2020. Founded by local entrepreneur John Palmer in 2014, it is now one of the largest and fastest growing of Coversure’s 95 UK offices and was named ‘Broker of the Year’ at the 2019 Insurance Franchise Awards.
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2nd December 2019
Marchmont Investment Management Acquires Site At Belvedere Industrial Estate
Posted by Glenny
As Belvedere continues to establish itself as South East London’s premier logistics location, Glenny LLP is pleased to have advised Marchmont IM on its acquisition of this 2.08-acre site on Crabtree Manorway North in the heart of Belvedere. Nearby occupiers included Lidl, Amazon, Tesco, Ocado & The Met Police.
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2nd December 2019
Latest Recommendations Winter 2019
Posted by Hunter Dunning
Well done to our team for their latest recommendations so far this winter. We know our consultants work hard, but it’s great to see it in black and white every now and then!
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2nd December 2019
Injunction against Receivers
Posted by Strettons
We recently had an instance over the sale of a Grade I Listed fire damaged mansion in Cheshire where the borrower sought to obtain an injunction restraining us from selling. Agreements were reached to delay a sale but we are reminded of a similar attempted injunction against us in 2017 where a London judge said to the borrower:
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