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18th November 2019
A little help at the right time goes a long way!
Posted by Planning House
A great end to our week with Planning Success at a property in Stockton on Tees. As background a residential extension is generally not something we’re asked to be involved in as they don’t tend to require Town Planning Consultants input.
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18th November 2019
Empowering women in commercial real estate
Do diverse and inclusive workforces correlate to stronger business performance?
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18th November 2019
Six-figure investment brings two new tenants to No. 2 Collingwood Street
A six-figure refurbishment has attracted two new office tenants to a Grade II-listed building on Newcastle's Collingwood Street – meaning the property is now almost full, with just one suite available to let.
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18th November 2019
Can I get a buy-to-let mortgage? Agent, Investor, Mentor and Author David Giles explains
Posted by Embarq
It’s amazing how many people don’t know that they can get a BTL mortgage. In this first video, I cover something called 'No minumum income requirement mortgages' and how mortgage lenders calculate whether they’re going to give you a BTL mortgage or not.
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18th November 2019
What is Liability Insurance and Does My Business Need It?
Posted by Lansdowne-Woodward
Whilst not always a legal requirement, liability insurance is essential if you own a business. This is because liability insurance protects you from the cost of claims made against you by a member of the public or an employee.
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18th November 2019
Global Design Solutions- Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid
The Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFW Madrid) is world renowned for combining the creativity of designers, artists and style icons all under one roof, showcasing the latest fashion trends for the year.For five days the Madrid fashion week brought together 50 high-quality programmes, 43 fashion brands and over 50,000 visitors to the capital.
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15th November 2019
Approved: certificate of lawfulness for 6-bed HMO in Bournemouth
Posted by Pure Town Planning
BCP Council (Bournemouth area): Jess Glover is delighted to inform that she has recently secured a certificate to establish the lawful use of a former language school as a 6 bedroom HMO in Charminster, Bournemouth.
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15th November 2019
How to brief an Architect? From industry experts Vita Architecture Ltd
The first RIBA stage is Preparation and Briefing, so what does this involve and mean?
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15th November 2019
Scotscape launch CPD Training course for Spring 2019
Posted by Scotscape
The Scotscape Group of companies includes Scotscape Smartscape - Urban Greening specialists working throughout the UK and Europe designing, installing and maintaining the Fytotextile Living Wallsystem in both interior and exterior locations.
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15th November 2019
There’s Nothing Wrong with Lawful Tax Avoidance – High Court Ruling
Posted by Robinson Allfree
One of the more draconian powers wielded by judges is to order compulsory winding up of companies that operate contrary to the public interest. However, the High Court ruled in a guideline case that two companies in the business of assisting their clients to avoid paying non-domestic rates (NDRs) do not fall into that category.
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15th November 2019
Pressing Housing Need Prompts Modification of Dated Planning Agreement
Posted by Robinson Allfree
Restrictions on the use to which land can be put do not always stand the test of time and that is why the law permits their discharge or modification. In a case on point, the Upper Tribunal (UT) opened the way for construction of new homes on a site which had hitherto been protected from development.
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15th November 2019
A Landlord's Guide to Christmas
Posted by Vesta Property
The Christmas period can be an opportune time for landlords, but it’s not without its challenges. While you rely on your tenants to keep your property safe and secure many of them may be spending significant time away from home.
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