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

 

10th July 2019
Bovis builds around Brexit uncertainty 
Posted by The Oracle Group
A daily roundup of all the key property news. Despite the continuing Brexit uncertainty, Bovis Homes is anticipating a marked improvement in profit for the first six months of the year. The housebuilder delivered 1,647 house completions in the six months to the end of June, up 4% from 1,580 during the same period in the year prior. 
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9th July 2019
AHR-designed Avonmouth Fire Station receives planning approval
Posted by The Oracle Group
Bristol City Council has approved plans for the new Avonmouth Fire Station, replacing the previous fire station with a modern and responsive building that will advance Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s (AF&RS) ability to serve the local area.
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9th July 2019
Property Update 2019
Posted by Robinson Allfree
Breakfast briefing - changes so far and changes to come...
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9th July 2019
Pure Town Planning-Approved new detached dwelling in Lytchett Matravers,Dorset
Posted by Pure Town Planning
Dorset Council: Pure Town Planning are delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for a detached dwelling within the garden of a Grade ll Listed building known as The Shooting Box for our clients Harlequin Homes. The scheme was designed by local architects Anders Roberts Cheer.
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9th July 2019
Government report urges council to demolish retail parks for homes
Posted by The Oracle Group
A daily roundup of all the key property news. A report by the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission claims that ugly and abandoned retail parks and large supermarkets should be redeveloped into communities that include homes, shops and businesses.
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8th July 2019
Newcastle's redeveloped Racquets Court serves up UK's best-connected office space
Is London's slow internet speed slowing your business down? A new state-of-the-art office space in Newcastle provides a faster connection.When choosing a new office space, the idea of having a games room, on-site showers and meditation areas may sound hip and cool, but in fact, companies are looking for the basic amenities such as faster connectivity.
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8th July 2019
Labour pledges comprehensive ground rent caps
Posted by The Oracle Group
A daily roundup of all the key property news.A Labour government would restrict property ground rent for all leaseholders, in proposals going further than the current Government's plans that focus on new leaseholders and houses, and not on existing residents and flats. Labour will suggest capping ground rents for existing houses and flats at 0.1% of a property’s value, 
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5th July 2019
Hybrid Legal Limited-Serocor Solutions
For entrepreneurs wishing to establish or grow their own business in the Recruitment and Human Capital Management Solutions arena, Serocor Holdings provides the best of all worlds: the autonomy to run your own business, the support of a highly experienced and proven Board of mentors, and the back office support of a large but agile business.
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5th July 2019
Legal Guide: Avoiding delays to the conveyancing process
Avoiding delays to the conveyancing process.Many causes of delays in property transactions are out of the control of your conveyancer and are typically due to the complexity of the property, the chain, or waiting on documents from other parties. It is important to understand the most common issues that can impede the process.
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5th July 2019
Knight Frank- acts on largest flexible workspace deal in the UK to date
Knight Frank client Worthington Properties agreed the largest flexible workspace deal in the UK to date in Manchester city centre.Spaces is to take the entire 120,000sq ft of accommodation at 125 Deansgate a new landmark building due to complete in 2020.
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5th July 2019
Why property investors should look to Bromley-by-Bow - a fast-developing area of East London
The Lower Lea Valley area of East London has so much to offer new residents and investors; ripe with development, it boasts amazing value for money with significant cash injections, boosting the area's profile across transport, education, culture, leisure and the environment.
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5th July 2019
Housebuilding in England slows as Brexit looms
Posted by The Oracle Group
A daily roundup of all the key property news.The government’s target for new home construction looks to be in jeopardy as housebuilding in England has continued to slow amid political uncertainty and skills shortages. In the first three months of 2019, the number of new builds starts declined by 9% compared to the previous three months, and dropped 9% annually,
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