Piers Wehner
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RICS slams greenfield tariffs for hindering northern schemes
The RICS has criticised government policies which penalise greenfield schemes, claiming they will hinder development in the North of England. Capita DBS consultant Tim Ellams, on behalf of the RICS…
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Holborn Business Partnership recruits seven members
Holborn Business Partnership has brought on board seven new members, bringing the number of businesses involved to 34. The seven are:.
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Inquiry into LandSec’s Coppergate II scheme ends
The public inquiry into Land Securities’ £50m Coppergate II development in York ended this week, after green group York Tomorrow dropped its appeal.
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Local Authorities’ Property Fund sees returns halve
The Local Authorities’ Property Fund (LAPF) has seen returns more than halve over the past year due to a decline in the value of its retail properties.
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Land Registry figures highlight soaring UK house prices
The average price of houses has risen by 13.5% across England and Wales over the past year, according to the Land Registry.
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St Modwen/Rotch win Wembley Central extension outline consent
St Modwen and Rotch have been granted outline planning approval for the £40m regeneration of the 146,000 sq ft (13,563 sq m) Wembley Central Square shopping centre in north London.
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EP to review brownfield regeneration policies across EU
English Partnerships (EP) has commissioned a review of brownfield land regeneration strategies across the European Union (EU). The review is intended to help bring forward the creation of a European…
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Government considers major corporation tax shake-up
Companies could be taxed on the listed value of their properties rather than on proceeds raised from sales, in the biggest shake-up of corporation tax since it was introduced nearly…
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Government appoints three RDA heads
The government has appointed the next three leaders of the regional development agencies (RDAs) for the South West, South East and the West Midlands.
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Bellway jv submits housing plans for Bedford RAF site
Plans for a housing-led development on a former airfield near Bedford have been submitted by Bellway Homes and Forthprice/Potton. The proposals include over 1,000 houses across 72.55 acres (29.36ha), a…
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Barratt plans 671 homes at Royal Victoria Docks
Barratt is to build 671 homes on a 3.5-acre (1.4ha) site that it has bought from MWB at Royal Victoria Docks, E16.
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Watford FC raises funds with Vicarage Road sale-and-leaseback
Watford Leisure, which owns the cash-strapped Watford Football Club, has completed a £6m sale-and-leaseback of its Vicarage Road Stadium. It will use the funds to provide working capital for the…