Is a professional cricket ground a business? Or is it merely land with income streams attached? The First-tier Tribunal’s (FTT’s) answer to those questions in a guideline case relieved the former owner of one such facility from a crushing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) bill.
Balancing the desirability of conservation against the need for more new homes is a constant challenge faced by planning professionals. In a guideline High Court case on point, the illegal demolition of three Victorian cottages in an urban area with exceptionally high housing demand was retrospectively authorised.
Developer insurance is designed to provide cover for small-to-medium new build housing developments with a professional reinstatement cost up to £1.5 million; and larger projects on referral. Developer insurance is suitable for renovation, conversion as well as extension projects on existing properties.
FSCS have announced they will compensate Alpha Insurance latent defect premium insurance policyholders following the collapse of the deal arranged by BCR Legal Group Ltd to provide replacement cover for Alpha’s 10-year latent defect/structural damage insurance policies.
Socially conscious investing is becoming a prerequisite and not just a “nice to have” when considering a new purchase for a commercial property. Investors want to do their bit to bring about positive change where the environment is concerned, whilst balancing the books. As the cost of solar panels fall and energy prices rise there has been an increased uptake of “green“ systems.
BCP Council: Matt Annen is pleased to have secured a retrospective permission for the removal of a previous Beech hedge and wire fence and a replacement 1.8m architectural timber panel fence and laurel planting in front.
We are now inviting entries for the October/November auction. If you would like to arrange an auction appraisal please contact us on 0345 8500333 or complete our online form. The closing date for entries is Monday 30th September.
Momentum is truly building for the first-ever Cardiff Property Awards. Since Finalists were announced, tickets have been flying out. So if you want to take your teams and treat your clients, please check the details here.
Letting agents have received advice in both the run up and since the implementation of the Tenant Fee Ban and are often being advised to look at their business processes and consider their overall offering to tenants.
Dorset Council (West Dorset): Darryl Howells has assisted a client to obtain planning permission by way of a “Section 73 application” to vary an approval for a attractive terrace of 6 houses in Bridport that include projecting verandas above the adjacent waterway. The original consent was previously secured by the firm but the Section 73 application amends it by substituting amended drawings.
Often referred to as ‘the sandwich generation’, many 40 to 60 year old's can find themselves providing financial assistance not only to their children, but also to their mums and dads.
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