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5th August 2019
One in six firms falls into rates arrears - plus all the latest property news
Posted by The Oracle Group
A daily roundup of all the key property news. A report from the Resolution Foundation has warned that growing numbers of families on low and middle incomes will be less able to weather possible economic shocks than they were before the 2008 financial crisis. A decade of weak income growth has left more families with savings to draw on in an emergency,
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2nd August 2019
Global Design Solutions - Tower of London
A protected UNESCO World Heritage Site built between 1077 and 1097, St Johns is a Romanesque chapel, found deep within the Tower of London.Acting on behalf of Historic Royal Palaces, architects Carden & Godfrey worked with James Morse Lighting Design to improve both the visitor experience and congressional acts of worship in the chapel, by updating the lighting provision, without causing any disturbance or damage to the fabric of the building.
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2nd August 2019
Making Living Walls Work Harder
Posted by Scotscape
Living walls are now a well-recognised part of our urban landscape, popping up in cities throughout the UK and the rest of the planet.The high aesthetic of living walls brings a wow factor to both exterior and interior living wall projects, this is great, but – and there is a big BUT – living walls offer an opportunity to bring far more advanced functionality than just ‘beauty’.
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2nd August 2019
Semi-detached homes best performers since 2008- plus a daily roundup of all the key property news
Posted by The Oracle Group
A daily roundup of all the key property news.Semi-detached properties have proven to be the most profitable homes to own in the UK since before the credit crunch 10 years ago, according to Springbok Properties. These homes have soared in value from the average house price of £162,201 following the financial crash to £291,087 today.  
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1st August 2019
Company set to transform development appraisals secures investment for half a million
Appraised, a revolutionary new company that is set to transform the way that the property industry appraises development opportunities, has secured investment of £500,000 from heavy-weight property, technology and business experts. Led by Surplus Invest, a German-based early stage VC firm, the seed round also included personal investment from angels, Robert Grigg (Executive Chairman of Property Finance at Hampshire Trust Bank) and Conan Lauterpacht (Former VP of Corporate Development at Altus Group),
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1st August 2019
Bonsors-KBC Trust
Posted by Bonsors
KBC Trust is a charitable organisation working with young people in Kingston upon Thames who hold a long lease in a building in Hampden Road Kingston upon Thames. 
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1st August 2019
Company Put Out of Business By Railway Project Wins Over £8 Million
Posted by Robinson Allfree
Large infrastructure projects almost always require compulsory land acquisitions and that can also mean the extinction of thriving businesses. However, one company which suffered that fate reaped the benefits of professional advice when it was awarded more than £8 million in compensation.
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1st August 2019
House prices in ‘Brexit limbo’ - Plus all the latest property news
Posted by The Oracle Group
A daily roundup of all the key property news. UK house price growth fell to 0.3% annually in July, remaining below 1% for the eighth consecutive month, according to Nationwide’s latest data, leaving the average UK house price at £217,663. Jeremy Leaf, north London estate agent and a former Rics residential chairman, warned that favourable conditions are being curtailed by the continuing Brexit uncertainty.
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31st July 2019
Pure Town Planning- Won on appeal: four detached houses in Mudeford, Christchurch
Posted by Pure Town Planning
BCP Council (Christchurch area): Jess Glover is ecstatic to announce that she has recently won a planning appeal to secure planning permission for the demolition of the existing chalet bungalow and erection of 4 detached dwellings in Mudeford, Christchurch. The plans were provided by Robert Rodway Design & Architecture.
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31st July 2019
Constant Government settings changes and interference
The estate agency industry has recently been under “attack” from all manner of angles by ultimately the UK Government, mostly focusing on various elements of reform.June (after a significant time) the tenant fee ban took effect, from which the industry has sought many ways to bring income back into the business to make up the shortfall.
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30th July 2019
Hybrid Legal- One Wight Health
One Wight Health is private limited company, established in 2014 and is a federation of all 16 of the General Practitioner (GP) practices on the Island. Although members remain independent, by coming together practices can work together to meet the changing needs of our local population.
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30th July 2019
Footfall impact on Wembley’s redevelopment
Posted by Datscha
Home to one of the most famous sporting and event venues in the world, Wembley is undergoing one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe.With its iconic arch and capacity to hold up to 90,000 people, with great surrounding amenities, Wembley Stadium has helped elevate the area into one of the most up and coming areas in the capital.
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