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28th August 2019
Vita Architecture-Our Surrey home project features in My House Idea
Our project in Betchworth, Surrey has been featured in myhouseidea.com.The project involves a complete strip out and refurbishment of which details and photos can be found – HERE.
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28th August 2019
High Court Saves Green Wedge From Development of 600 New Homes
Posted by Robinson Allfree
Meeting hot demand for new homes is a central objective of planning policy, but so is preserving precious green spaces. The High Court struck a balance between those two objectives in scotching plans to build hundreds of dwellings in a green wedge that divides two settlements.
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27th August 2019
The BIM revolution in building management
Posted by Drawbotics
Although BIM is more and more popular, many real estate professionals still don’t know what it is as they feel concerned. Is it not only for architect and construction workers? Well, no, it isn’t. We’ll see why developers should look into BIM. It is not just a trend, governments from all around the world are pushing for BIM in public projects, and they won’t stop there. What is BIM anyway?
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27th August 2019
Pure Town Planning- Approved: change of use of guesthouse back to family house in Lulworth
Posted by Pure Town Planning
Dorset Council (Purbeck area): Jess Glover is pleased to announce that she has recently secured planning permission for the change of use of a guesthouse (C1 Use Class) to a dwellinghouse (C3 Use Class) in West Lulworth, Dorset.
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27th August 2019
Protection plan needed for Edinburgh offices, says Knight Frank
Edinburgh’s growing population and popularity with tourists could prove a threat to its status as a top location for businesses, according to a new report by Knight Frank.
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23rd August 2019
What Is Freehold Property?
Posted by Coles Miller
You live in a leasehold flat. You’re thinking of buying the freehold because your lease term is approaching (or has passed) the crucial 80-year mark. But what exactly is the freehold? What would you be getting for your money?
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23rd August 2019
Hoban Design- Romford Development
Posted by Hoban Design
Architectural proposal for outstanding landmark development located in Romford, Essex. Other uses to include commercial space, retail space, hotel and basement car parking levels.
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23rd August 2019
Right to Rent uncertainty as deadlines brought forward
Media speculation around Brexit yesterday focused on Freedom of Movement and Immigration once again, as reports emerged that Home Secretary Rt Hon Priti Patel MP, plans to abandon the Government’s existing commitment to Right to Rent procedures abruptly on 1st November.
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22nd August 2019
Knight Frank to market historic Leeds building
Contractors have been appointed to comprehensively refurbish an iconic central Leeds building, originally the home of Hepworth Tailors.Wellington Park House, now renamed Tailors Corner, was bought for an undisclosed sum by award-winning property developers Boultbee Brooks last year.
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22nd August 2019
Space as a Service: Should offices operate like hotels?
Michael Lewis, Head of Property Asset Management at Knight Frank, discusses evolving work spaces and how businesses are taking office services to the next level.Landlords and corporate occupiers are increasingly aware of the changing needs of modern workers, and in turn of the growing expectations of office buildings.
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22nd August 2019
Bonsors- Marks Bloom - Office Disposal and Search
Posted by Bonsors
Longstanding clients of Bonsors, Marks Bloom’s offices are located near to our offices and the company has been based in Kingston upon Thames for a number of years.The property comprised a ground floor retail unit occupied by the Futon Store and two floors of offices above occupied by Marks Bloom. The building is very prominently situated fronting Kingston’s ring road at the junction of London Road, Fairfield North and Old London Road. 
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21st August 2019
Hyde & Rowe announced winners of Property Management Company and CEO of The Year Awards
Posted by Hyde and Rowe
Hyde & Rowe secure two prestigious industry awards.We’re delighted to announce that Hyde & Rowe has two new awards to add to our growing collection of accolades.
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