Members' Insights
 

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

 

15th October 2019
Private pension fund invests in future of Parc Busnes Treorci at Treorchy
The business park was formerly the Burberry Clothing factory and has undergone an extensive multi-million pound refurbishment programme to sub-divide and reconfigure its buildings to provide 105,080 sq ft of high-quality industrial and office accommodation. The Capital Markets team of property consultants Knight Frank in Cardiff advised Parc Busnes Treorci on the freehold sale of the of 6.16 acre (2.45 hectare) site.
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15th October 2019
Top five transformative developments in London
With a rising urban population and demands for natural resources and space increasing, cities need to adapt the way they approach residential developments. Urban transformations have become a key trend for cities, with many towns and boroughs being regenerated thanks to investment. 
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15th October 2019
New rules for landlord registration in Scotland
Since mandatory landlord registration was introduced by the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act in 2004, the information required to be provided by applicants has remained minimal. For a fee, landlords in Scotland are required to register their rental properties with each local authority that they are let in.
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14th October 2019
Residential real estate requires humanising through placemaking
Posted by StreetDots
Real estate is shifting from being a fixed physical product towards a flexible, tenant focused service. Even the residential market is shifting. Homes which are available on flexible terms and provide a positive, and attractive, experienced based living experience, we believe, will be in greatest demand. 
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14th October 2019
StreetDots to help residential developments with space activation and community engagement
Posted by StreetDots
StreetDots is the world’s first digital placemaking platform – we breathe life into new and existing developments. By connecting the real estate community with independent brands, we are improving the tenant experience. We have opportunities for both commercial and residential land partners as we work with every single real estate sector!
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14th October 2019
Building brands in challenging times
Posted by deverellsmith
‘As deverellsmith rolls out a new suite of services, we asked gt&i, the brand consultancy behind ‘The Right People’ for their views on the role of the brand in today’s turbulent times.’
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11th October 2019
New national design guide published
Posted by Planning House
The National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that creating high quality buildings and places is fundamental to what the planning and development process should achieve. The National Design Guide published today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government seeks to illustrate how well-designed places that are beautiful, enduring and successful can be achieved in practice
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11th October 2019
Pure Town Planning- Approved: prior approval for conversion of offices to 6 flats in Weymouth
Posted by Pure Town Planning
Dorset Council: Matt Annen, Director of Pure Town Planning is pleased to have recently received a prior approval consent in respect of a Class O Prior Approval (change of use of Office B1(a) to residential C3) for the conversion of an office building into 6 flats in Weymouth.
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11th October 2019
Investing in HMOs
Posted by Vesta Property
A House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property where rooms are rented out individually to un-related people, rather than renting out a dwelling on a single tenancy, such as to a family or couple.
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11th October 2019
The future of the buy-to-let market
Posted by Vesta Property
You may have been thinking of becoming a landlord and trying your hand at property management, but some of the recent headlines about the buy-to-let bubble bursting have you thinking twice. But there is no need to worry. Despite the difficulties facing landlords over the last few years, the buy-to-let market seems to be recovering and the future is looking positive.
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9th October 2019
Updated right to rent check guidance
Guidance on conducting right to rent checks on nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the USA who have entered the UK through eGates as visitors has been updated.
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9th October 2019
VIDEO: Guide to Structural Warranties
Posted by Build-Zone
Under our Self-Build Zone brand, we are market leaders in self-build warranty & custom build warranty provision. The Build-Zone warranty for self-builders has been specifically designed to cater to the needs of individuals who are constructing their own home to live in. It is suitable for new build, conversion, renovation or extension projects.
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