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

 

25th November 2019
Views given on updated strategy for the private rented sector
Manchester City Council have consulted with agents, landlords and tenants to inform an updated private rented sector strategy for the city. The consultation ran throughout November 2019 seeking to engage stakeholders through an online survey and local drop in sessions across Manchester.
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25th November 2019
Pros & Cons of living and working in London VS the rest of the UK
Posted by Hunter Dunning
Every region has its pros and cons and deciding where to work or live can be a challenge to say the least. Whether it’s a decision of relocating or just simply wanting a change of scenery in the work place, it can be difficult to weigh up the financial and work life benefits when making a decision.
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25th November 2019
Is self-managing a multi-let property a good idea?
It’s not uncommon for property owners to want to self-manage their own multi-let commercial or residential buildings. Usually it’s because they think it will save them money or that they can do it better themselves. 
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25th November 2019
Birmingham property marketing agency celebrates 30 years in business
Posted by Barques
Birmingham property marketing agency celebrates 30 years in business
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22nd November 2019
Christmas election: new start for a new year?
After months of political uncertainty and infighting, the starting gun has been fired on the first December election since 1923.
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22nd November 2019
Lavanda: How is technology democratising the short term rental industry?
Posted by Lavanda
Guy Westlake, Founder of Lavanda, looks at how technology is revolutionising the short term rental industry
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22nd November 2019
Secure Empty Property-How do you secure a Hotel in Glasgow with a glass elevation
We secured all the openings and installed our Ultra GSM Alarms internally with additional fire and smoke detectors.We had to think out of the box for one particular elevation which is a separate club entrance designed with floor to ceiling glass. A timber frame was fabricated externally to install our steel sheet to therefore securing the property correctly.
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22nd November 2019
Approved Inspectors: a conundrum facing the construction industry
It’s no secret that the construction industry has been facing an issue with a proportion of Approved Inspectors (AI’s) who have had difficulties in, or have been unable to, renew their insurance policies. 
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22nd November 2019
AJ Architecture Awards 2019 Winners Announced
Posted by Hunter Dunning
Congratulations to our twenty-one 2019 winners at last nights AJ Architecture Awards. The awards took place at a luxury gala dinner at the Exhibition London in Shepherd’s Bush last night (20th November 2019) and was hosted by comedian and actor, Miles Jupp.
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21st November 2019
Commercial Property - Option To Tax
Posted by Bridging Vat Ltd
Here at Bridging Vat, a question we get asked a lot by both Developers and Commercial Finance brokers is “How do I know if the property is opted to tax?”
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21st November 2019
One For The Diary! Datscha Planning Applications Webinar
Posted by Datscha
We are inviting you to join Joshua Hannon as he walks you through our Planning module. He will show you how you can now easily get instant access to planning applications for England and Wales
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21st November 2019
Purchase of a Trading Engineering Business
Posted by Fusion Finance
Mr Stevens ran a successful foundry company for 11 years. He had the opportunity to acquire a castings engineering business as the current owner was in financial difficulties.
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