Members' Insights
 

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

 

12th September 2019
Pure Town Planning- Won on appeal: development of caravan sales site near Southampton
Posted by Pure Town Planning
Eastleigh Borough Council:  Darryl Howells, a director of the firm has secured a successful appeal for a challenging scheme located in the countryside, to the east of Southampton.  The applicant originally applied for the creation of a landscaped embankment; demolition of existing buildings and the creation of a new detached two-storey building comprising offices and storage areas, erection of a detached workshop and the change of use to display and caravan sales with associated office and workshop.   
Read more
12th September 2019
Right to Rent – How to plan for 1 November and beyond
As we get closer to 31 October, the date when the UK is scheduled to leave the EU, letting agents need to know what compliance with Right to Rent checks on EU, EEA and Swiss nationals will look like.
Read more
12th September 2019
Decision looming for longer minimum tenancies?
Housing Minister, Esther McVey gave a statement that alluded to the Government deciding as soon as next month on whether to introduce a longer minimum period as part of reforms to Assured Shorthand Tenancy (AST) regime.
Read more
11th September 2019
Prince Sofunmade appointed as BDM for London
Ramping up their plans for the architectural sector, Bristol-based lighting manufacturer GDS are excited to announce the addition of Prince Sofunmade to their business development team. Heading up their London operation, Prince will be working closely with lighting designers, contractors and consultants to bolster GDS’s part in the industry with the solution-based approaches that GDS have built their reputation on.
Read more
11th September 2019
Global Design Solutions- Nominated for the PLASA Awards for Innovation 2019
GDS is proud to announce the nomination of the Prodigy Series at the 2019 PLASA Awards for Innovation, organised by LSi magazine. The awards aim to recognise and reward outstanding new product ideas in Lighting and Sound.
Read more
10th September 2019
Pure Town Planning- Approved: 4 detached dwellings in Northbrook Road, Broadstone
Posted by Pure Town Planning
BCP Council (Poole): Neil McKeon of Pure Town Planning has secured full planning permission for 4 detached dwellings in Northbrook Road, Broadstone.
Read more
9th September 2019
MC Plan & Site Services Remain Fully Insured with Professional Indemnity Insurance by Griffith and Armour.
The last 12 months have seen a significant deterioration of the UK Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance market with a large number of insurers withdrawing and others seeking to reduce the amount of business they write. The knock-on effect of this is premiums increasing, significantly for some professions – including Approved Inspectors - and policy coverage being reduced.
Read more
9th September 2019
Knight Frank nets England Men’s Lacrosse team coach as it expands Flexible Office Solutions business
The new hires bring the FOS team’s total to seven, an increase of five in twelve months.The international real estate advisor has appointed Steven Lydon as a Surveyor and Eleanor Littley as a team secretary.
Read more
9th September 2019
Landlords would be hit with a Labour Government
Research made by the Financial Times concluded that the UK’s 2.6m landlords would face a moment of reckoning if Labour won the next general election after Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said he wanted a “right to buy” scheme for private tenants as well as higher taxes on landlords.
Read more
9th September 2019
Pure Town Planning- Approved: permission in principle for a 11-bedroom HMO in Bournemouth
Posted by Pure Town Planning
BCP Council (Bournemouth):  Another first for Pure Town Planning, this time Darryl Howells has secured Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) for the change of use of a dwelling to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) of 11 bedrooms with associated parking.
Read more
9th September 2019
What is a Restrictive Covenant?
Posted by Luke Hunt
A restrictive covenant is an agreement made by Deed between land owners which restricts the way land may be used and developed. It is usually imposed by the seller of the land who wishes to retain some control over what happens after the land is sold.Before you purchase a property with Restrictive Covenants you should make sure you are aware which ones have an expiry date (if any) and which run into infinity and whether there have been any breaches of the restrictions.
Read more
6th September 2019
Planning House proudly sponsored the Women in Planning North East Team who supported 6 groups of children from different schools
Posted by Planning House
Sun, sea, sand and some remarkable beach sculptures made Children North East’s annual Sandcastle Challenge one of the most successful in its 25 year history. Have a look at our photo gallery of the day below!
Read more