Ten things to consider when planting next to your property, or taking on a property with climbing plants in situ. Can it damage the foundations? What sort of plants are best, and which aspect is best for them? Which plants should I avoid? To read the whole article, click here.
10 Questions on … Chancel Tax
Chancel Tax – What is it?, Why was it introduced?, How do I know if my property – or the one I’m going to buy – is affected?, Can I insure against it?, and other questions answered about this liability. To read the whole article, click here.
Inheritance Tax Enquiries from the HMRC targets inaccurate property valuations
Nearly 9500 investigations have been carried out by HMRC into property inheritance tax valuations in the last year, leading to additional tax revenue of £70m and an average cost to each estate of £24,600.
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British Government says no to European matrimonial property proposals
In a statement written by Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly and given to the House of Commons on 30 June 2011, the UK government expressed its decision not to sign up to new laws governing the resolution of matrimonial  property disputes.
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First English Heritage Angel Awards Launch
In order to show popular appreciation for the huge amounts of time, effort and money donated by groups of restorers up and down the country, The Daily Telegraph has helped to launch a new scheme “The English Heritage Angel Awards†for the best restoration project.
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Liverpool University unveils £600m development continuing the drive to improve Britain’s Universities.
A £600m development for Liverpool University is just the latest in a long line of development plans bringing Britain’s universities up to scratch. Is it enough to combat the purported ‘brain drain’?
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In case you missed it…. Bus shelter built across private driveway……again
Street furniture design company Clear Channel Adshel was recently involved in a roadside mix up, leaving a Gloucester man stunned as he returned home only to find his private driveway blocked by a shining new bus shelter.
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Homelessness Rises Dramatically as the Effects of the Recession Hit Home
Legal Bill tabled to help the homeless as 23% more people forced to approach local councils for housing help in the first 3 months of 2011.
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The Bright Young Things Setting London Alight
Young, well-educated professionals are causing more than a quarter of all accidental house fires in the capital, according to new figures released on the 30th June by the London Fire Brigade.
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Greg Clark signals boost for ‘meanwhile’ changes of use for empty buildings
Planning Minister Greg Clark has said that the Government could scrap red tape in order to encourage ‘meanwhile uses’ of empty buildings, transforming them into new shops, business start-ups, and community projects.
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