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

 

26th November 2019
Flex MSE is THE Vegetated Living Wall system with retaining wall qualities.
Posted by Scotscape
Why specify concrete retaining walls when you can use FLEX MSE and hydroseed to improve biodiversity?
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26th November 2019
How Serviced Office Space Can Boost Your Business
The way we work is changing. For many years, traditional leased office space was the only real option for companies looking to establish or maintain a professional presence (other than purchasing a property outright, which would be prohibitively costly for most businesses).
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26th November 2019
Lavanda’s Guy Westlake on launching “industry first” Professional Host Alliance
Posted by Lavanda
PHA Chairman and Lavanda founder Guy Westlake discussing more effective collaboration with OTAs and industry partners to accelerate trust in the alternative accommodation sector. 
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26th November 2019
How we produce Commercial EPCs
Posted by Survey Hub Ltd
One of the most common types of property we get instructed to produce commercial EPC’s (Energy Performance Certificates) for are offices. This is a quick guide to demonstrate how we produce EPC’s for commercial buildings – both large and small.
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26th November 2019
Multiple digital current accounts for Limited Company Landlords
Posted by Cashplus
Landlords needing quick set up of business current accounts to manage their properties?
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25th November 2019
Diversity In Property – How Is The UK Property Industry Overcoming Issues In Diversity
Posted by deverellsmith
Whilst Britain may be one of the most culturally diverse nations in Europe, diversity in property still has a long way to go to fully represent the UK population. The issues of occupational inequality and the barriers to entry into the industry, has been well-documented but, despite a much-lauded rhetoric about focusing on diversity, the industry has continued to fall short in shrinking the disparity between male and female employees, the disability and cultural employment gap and championing support for those from LGBT communities.
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25th November 2019
Help to Buy ISA - Last chance this week!
Sharlotte Dewdney, branch manager in our Mannamead office, shares her thoughts on the popular Help to Buy ISA and why now is the time to open your own and start saving!
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25th November 2019
Views given on updated strategy for the private rented sector
Manchester City Council have consulted with agents, landlords and tenants to inform an updated private rented sector strategy for the city. The consultation ran throughout November 2019 seeking to engage stakeholders through an online survey and local drop in sessions across Manchester.
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25th November 2019
Pros & Cons of living and working in London VS the rest of the UK
Posted by Hunter Dunning
Every region has its pros and cons and deciding where to work or live can be a challenge to say the least. Whether it’s a decision of relocating or just simply wanting a change of scenery in the work place, it can be difficult to weigh up the financial and work life benefits when making a decision.
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25th November 2019
Is self-managing a multi-let property a good idea?
It’s not uncommon for property owners to want to self-manage their own multi-let commercial or residential buildings. Usually it’s because they think it will save them money or that they can do it better themselves. 
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25th November 2019
Birmingham property marketing agency celebrates 30 years in business
Posted by Barques
Birmingham property marketing agency celebrates 30 years in business
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22nd November 2019
Christmas election: new start for a new year?
After months of political uncertainty and infighting, the starting gun has been fired on the first December election since 1923.
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