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27th September 2019
Complying with the Build-Zone Technical Manual
Posted by Build-Zone
As well as complying with the requirements of the relevant Building Regulations and other relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice, all new and converted structures benefiting from any Build-Zone warranty must meet the standards required by Build-Zone for the issue of a structural warranty. 
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27th September 2019
Coles Miller Dream Machines Bike of the Year 2019 Winner
Posted by Coles Miller
Coles Miller Dream Machines 2019 ended on a high with an epic season finale on Poole Quay.The final Dream Machines night of the season was marked by the hotly contested Bike of the Year competition sponsored by Coles Miller Solicitors.
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27th September 2019
National Inclusion Week 2019
As it’s National Inclusion Week, we wanted to share some of our inclusion initiatives to inspire inclusivity amongst other businesses.
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27th September 2019
Living Walls and Planters at Prescott Place
Posted by Scotscape
Designed for property developer Ian Ainsworth this 42m2 living wall at a gated development in South London was installed over a 4-day period.
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26th September 2019
Arena Business Centres- CMA Recruitment
CMA Recruitment Group has been providing recruitment services in the South of England for over 35 years.
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26th September 2019
Test Cricket Ground’s Former Owner Scores Capital Gains Tax Victory
Posted by Robinson Allfree
Is a professional cricket ground a business? Or is it merely land with income streams attached? The First-tier Tribunal’s (FTT’s) answer to those questions in a guideline case relieved the former owner of one such facility from a crushing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) bill.
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26th September 2019
Illegal Demolition of Victorian Cottages Retrospectively Authorised
Posted by Robinson Allfree
Balancing the desirability of conservation against the need for more new homes is a constant challenge faced by planning professionals. In a guideline High Court case on point, the illegal demolition of three Victorian cottages in an urban area with exceptionally high housing demand was retrospectively authorised.
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26th September 2019
What’s the best insurance for small housing developers?
Posted by Build-Zone
Developer insurance is designed to provide cover for small-to-medium new build housing developments with a professional reinstatement cost up to £1.5 million; and larger projects on referral. Developer insurance is suitable for renovation, conversion as well as extension projects on existing properties.
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26th September 2019
Were you an Alpha Customer now needing help with a new warranty?
Posted by Build-Zone
FSCS have announced they will compensate Alpha Insurance latent defect premium insurance policyholders following the collapse of the deal arranged by BCR Legal Group Ltd to provide replacement cover for Alpha’s 10-year latent defect/structural damage insurance policies.
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26th September 2019
Let’s shine some light on the tax relief available on Solar Panels
Socially conscious investing is becoming a prerequisite and not just a “nice to have” when considering a new purchase for a commercial property. Investors want to do their bit to bring about positive change where the environment is concerned, whilst balancing the books. As the cost of solar panels fall and energy prices rise there has been an increased uptake of “green“ systems.
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25th September 2019
Pure Town Planning- Approved: retrospective consent for front boundary treatment in Branksome Park, Poole
Posted by Pure Town Planning
BCP Council: Matt Annen is pleased to have secured a retrospective permission for the removal of a previous Beech hedge and wire fence and a replacement 1.8m architectural timber panel fence and laurel planting in front. 
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24th September 2019
Clive Emson invite entries for the penultimate auction of 2019
We are now inviting entries for the October/November auction. If you would like to arrange an auction appraisal please contact us on 0345 8500333 or complete our online form. The closing date for entries is Monday 30th September.
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