Members' Insights
 

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

 

29th November 2019
Placemaking Q&A with the Destination Developers
Posted by StreetDots
A journey. Geography & economics at university followed by a Masters in European Property Development and Planning.  25 years working in the research and consulting sectors of the property industry.   
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29th November 2019
About contemporary 'vernacular architecture'
We all like vernacular architecture because it speaks to us about our home, our place, our people... Vernacular architecture responds to climate and culture - it encourages the sense of place and enhances our identity.
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29th November 2019
Rent costs fall but offer tenants little reassurance
ARLA Propertymark’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) report shows the number of tenants experiencing rent rises fell by eight percentage points in October. This is the lowest figure since June 2019.
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28th November 2019
Won on appeal: block of nine flats in Poole town centre
Posted by Pure Town Planning
BCP Council (Poole):  Darryl Howells has won an appeal against the decision of the BCP Council to erect a three-storey block of 9 flats, to be positioned on a site located between buildings fronting the High Street and Lagland Road in Poole town centre.
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28th November 2019
3 facilities management trends for 2020
Consumers are looking for experiences. They want more from office spaces and expect memorable and engaging experiences from shopping centres – not just simply products to purchase.
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28th November 2019
Scottish Architecture
Posted by Hunter Dunning
In light of St.Andrews day coming up we thought it would be appropriate to share Scotlands top architectural attractions with you.
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28th November 2019
Second phase of Segro Park Rainham set to pioneer industrial space in East London
Posted by Glenny
Glenny LLP has been appointed as joint agent on SEGRO Park Rainham Phase 2, a 108,000 sq. ft speculative development of five new units between 11,000 to 36,000 sq ft in East London.
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27th November 2019
2020 Round Up on Property Insights by property investment experts Shojin Property Partners
10 Top Property Tips in 2020.It’s that time of the year. Everyone is looking forward to a good Christmas break and to recharge for what will be a very exciting 2020. The UK elections loom and, I think I speak for most of the country now, in saying that I am sick and tired of listening to politicians.
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27th November 2019
Lifetime Mortgage vs Retirement Interest Only Mortgage - what's the difference?
Our Later Life Finance expert David Forsdyke explains some of the key differences between two mortgage products used by older home owners; Lifetime Mortgages and the Retirement Interest-Only (RIO) Mortgage, which on the surface can appear similar.
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27th November 2019
Guide to development finance loans
Posted by Guelane Mansour
A short overview of the key requirements ahead of your development finance journey.Property development finance is used to fund the construction or conversion of buildings. 
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27th November 2019
£57,000 and counting raised by Propertymark team
On the 21 November, a team of over 100 agents took to Queen Elizabeth Olympic park in London, as part of Propertymark’s Great Agent Sleep Out to support the homelessness charity, Centrepoint.
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27th November 2019
December Auction Highlights
It is our last auction events of the year and we are saying goodbye to 2019 with a bang! We will be auctioning over 100 lots over five days. Here are the dates for your diary and some of our chosen December auctions highlights:
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