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23rd September 2019
Datscha appoints new CEO
Posted by Datscha
Datscha appoints Nils Bergman as new CEO. Jacob Philipson, who has been CEO of Datscha for the past eight years, replaces Chairman and founder Urban Edenström.
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23rd September 2019
Everything you need to know about house cladding
Looking to boost the appearance and energy efficiency of your home? Then house cladding may be the perfect choice for you! Read on to discover everything you need to know about this versatile product, from the different types available to the brilliant benefits you can take advantage of.
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20th September 2019
The Wessex - Underground Car Park Construction
Posted by Inland Homes
Construction of the underground car park at our upcoming development The Wessex, Bournemouth. 
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20th September 2019
How local authorities are shaping the place-making sector
The term Placemaking means a lot of things to a lot of people – to some it’s about events and enlivenment strategies or creating opportunities for communities to come together. For others, its fundamentally about the design, accessibility and management of spaces.
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20th September 2019
LOGISTICS: FROM PLAIN SHEDS TO THE MOST DYNAMIC SECTOR IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
The industrial and logistics sector is striving ahead among commercial property asset classes. In 2018, the market saw occupiers taking up 22.6m sq ft of Grade A big boxes, well above the five-year average.
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19th September 2019
How much does an Architect cost?
Always high up on our client’s question list is – How much does an Architect cost? Before we start digging into the cold hard figures, it’s really worth setting the scene.
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19th September 2019
5 reasons why you need Bridging Vat in your funding mix
Posted by Bridging Vat Ltd
By using Bridging Vat, rather than own funds or JV partners’ funds to pay the VAT bill upon completion, Developers are able to retain capital that would otherwise be tied up with HMRC for potentially between 3 and 9 months.
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19th September 2019
VAT Bridging loans demystified
Posted by Bridging Vat Ltd
VAT bridging loans on commercial properties are a relatively new product on the market. As with all new products to market, there is an educational role to play, helping potential users understand why the product is beneficial, how it works and what is involved in applying for a loan.
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18th September 2019
Lib Dems to scrap Section 21
The Liberal Democrats have passed a motion which will scrap Section 21 'No Fault Evictions' in the private rented sector if they come to power at the next general election.
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18th September 2019
Pure Town Planning- Won on appeal: detached bungalow in Merley, Poole
Posted by Pure Town Planning
BCP Council (formerly Borough of Poole): Darryl Howells has won an appeal for a new client, for the erection of a detached bungalow in Merley. The scheme was originally designed by Anders Roberts Cheer and handled by them, but refused on grounds of alleged harm to the character and appearance of the area, harm to the intended occupiers, and harm to occupiers of the dwelling to the north of the proposed bungalow.
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18th September 2019
Investors snap-up North East industrial units in £5m deal
Knight Frank Newcastle has sold 99,310 sq. ft. of industrial property on Foxcover Distribution Park in Seaham, on behalf of Metnor Property Group - in a deal worth £5m.
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18th September 2019
Knight Frank establishes Building Services team
Joining from Cushman and Wakefield, where he was Head of Technical Services, Andy will advise clients on technical due diligence, dilapidations and exit strategy advice, refurbishment, repair and maintenance projects, development monitoring, and approval and monitoring of tenant alterations. 
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