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Soho Estates’ Steve Norris on Sunak’s chances of winning the next General Election
Over the past few weeks, our new prime minister has rightly won many new admirers, probably most significantly, following his breakthrough on Northern Ireland. Is the outcome perfect? Arguably not. But that old saying that you should never let perfect be the enemy of good was never more appropriate.
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Agent P: EPC
Friday 31 March, 7.30am Baltic Room: Unholy hour to be in the office. But today is ‘F’ Day. No, not eff… F-rated, as in Energy Performance Certificate clunkers. Today is the last day before it becomes unlawful to continue to let commercial property with an ‘F’ or ‘G’ rating.
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Property Week Digital Edition - 31 March 2023
Entrepreneurs Richard Owen and Josh Nimmo on how they built UK self-storage business Cinch - Banking crisis may hit some property investors but experts are upbeat on wider market’s long-term prospects - Supply shortfall and ageing population will underpin care home sector growth
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The time is always now
On my desk is a coffee mug, given to me by industry veteran Harvey Soning, decorated with a prayer to the almighty: “Let there be one more property boom. I promise I won’t piss it all away this time.” The mugs have been around for at least a decade, but ...
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Scotland’s new PDRs to boost town centres, says Colliers
Changes to permitted development rights (PDRs) in Scotland coming into effect on Friday could revitalise Scottish town centres, according to Colliers.
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Revised plans for Euston HS2 station have ‘not succeeded’ as cost hits £4.8bn
The price tag for a HS2 station at Euston in London has rocketed to £4.8bn since 2020, with revised plans for a delayed London terminus still failing to deliver a viable solution, according to the public spending watchdog.
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Wates Group reports record forward order book of £8.35bn
Construction and property services company Wates Group has reported a record forward order book of £8.35bn, up 17% from 2021, according to its 2022 financial results.
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Electric car firm Polestar seeking up to 15 UK sites by next year
Electric car maker Polestar plans to open between 12 and 15 UK showrooms by the end of next year.
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Livin Cardiff PBSA asset on the block for £13m
Cardiff Road Estates (CRE) has appointed Knight Frank and Lewis & Partners to market purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme Livin Cardiff for £13m, which would reflect a net initial yield of 5.98%.
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Property Awards 2023 finalists revealed
Industrial specialists Firethorn Trust and SEGRO have both been shortlisted in four categories at the Property Awards 2023.