Government urged to protect firms if they are forced to quarantine again

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Tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg has called on the government to help businesses if they are forced to lockdown a second time. The UK is slowly relaxing the lockdown, as public places like cinemas, museums, pubs, restaurants and hotels are set to reopen on 4th July. However if there’s a local outbreak or a […]

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Pent up demand fuelling housing market

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Housing market activity is bouncing back to higher levels than before the lockdown based on home sales, demand and house price growth, Zoopla’s House Price Index has found. The number of agreed home sales has rebounded by 4% between early March and May. House price growth has risen to 2.4% in May, up from 1.6% […]

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Principality Building Society unveils Julie-Ann Haines as CEO

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Principality Building Society has appointed Julie-Ann Haines as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approval. Haines joined the society as head of strategy and e-channels in 2007 and is currently the chief customer officer. She previously worked at HBOS (now part of Lloyds Banking Group) in the card services division. She said: “As leader of […]

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Brits keen on buying in Spain despite Brexit

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British people are still keen to purchase property in Spain despite challenges brought about by Brexit, Property Guides research shows. Three in five (61%) potential buyers claimed to know they can keep their EU rights to residence and healthcare if buying property before the end of the Brexit transition period of December 31st 2020. Meanwhile […]

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Planning should be a priority for the North East

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Membership organisation Developing Consensus is calling for planning to be made one of the North East’s key priorities to attract investment and development following the Covid-19 pandemic. As of June 4th, only five out of the 12 North East authorities have progressed with virtual planning committees. In comparison the North has seen 38 out of […]

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Portico launches online letting service

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London estate agent Portico has launched a service for landlords who want to let their property remotely without an agent. Portico Direct allows private landlords located outside of London to advertise on Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket. The service costs £1 for the first seven days, another 14 days can be purchased for £19, and this […]

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Businesses urged to speak to landlords after Code of Practice is unveiled

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The British Property Federation (BPF) has urged any business in financial distress on the second rent quarter day of 2020 to speak to their landlord as soon as possible. Commercial evictions have been extended from June 30th to September 30th, so businesses can’t be forced out if they fail to make a payment in the […]

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Londoners still want a physical office

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Nearly nine in 10 (88%) Londoners still regard a physical office as necessary in future, a Savills Office FiT survey found. Most want a physical office with the option to work from home when required, as 57% would like to work from home 1-2 days per week. According to Savills 45% of London employees are […]

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Top tips for first-time home buyers

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From deciding on a budget figure, to sorting necessary paperwork and choosing a trusted conveyancer, JMP Solicitors has compiled a list of top tips to help get first-time buyers ready to buy 1. Decide on a realistic budget When purchasing a home, the deposit isn’t the only cost you’re going to need to cover. As […]

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Renters prioritise terraces or balconies after lockdown

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Three in five (60%) renters would be willing to pay more for a flat with a terrace or balcony after the lockdown period. Data from Badi found that nearly a quarter (17%) did not have access to a private outdoor space as part of their flat, while 12% found that their rooms were not optimised […]

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