Alastair Blyth
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How to… Apply for regional selective assistance
The main incentive scheme for relocation projects is regional selective assistance (RSA) – a discretionary grant for projects with fixed capital expenditure of more than £500,000 that will create or safeguard employment in Assisted Areas
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How to…Identify relocation costs
It is easy to fall into the trap of assuming the only relocation cost that concerns a client is paying for the new property. Apart from the expense of physically relocating, some of the largest overheads are hidden
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How to… Brief for a relocation
Moving office can be expensive and disruptive for a company and its staff.
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How to ..Manage a relocation project
Companies relocate for a number of reasons, including an impending lease break or expiry, expansion, downsizing, merging or to develop a new business opportunity.
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How to… Develop for the private rented sector
The growth in the private rented sector is being driven by demographic changes such as the increasing number of households, changes in working patterns and greater job mobility.
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How to... Mix residential with other uses
Changes in the residential market and, greater acceptance of urban living and apartment living in the UK are some of the driving forces behind the growth of mixed-use developments.
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How to ... Look out for potential pitfalls with a new site
Before buying, get a profile of the land or building, including its history and any planning issues
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How to ... Maximise a site's development value
Developers who are looking to make the most of a residential site need to consider a range of factors that go well beyond planning permission