Homeowners are moving away from the long-favoured, white glazed extension and embracing darker paintworks for a more striking exterior. …
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A guide to Japanese gardens for landscapers
Landscaping is both incredibly creative and challenging, with designers having to take a fixed area of land and transform it …
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ART DECO HOMES ARE MOST PRONE TO BURGLARY
Houses built during the Art Deco era in the 1920s and 1930s have the highest burglary rate in the UK …
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Aqualisa makes product range available on NBS National BIM Library
As the inventor of the world’s first digital shower, it makes sense that the words click, drag, and drop, are …
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UK’S MOST TRUSTED BUILDERS REVEALED
Thousands of UK homeowners have revealed the names of builders they trust the most in their home for any DIY …
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Biodegradability: how is it manufactured?
More and more of us are becoming aware of our consumption of single use plastic products, and the negative impact …
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Has technology improved productivity in manufacturing?
It’s not only our cars that are benefitting from technological advances, though — the manufacturing industry is, too. Here, with …
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Complex climate control in buildings around the globe
As technology continues to rapidly evolve, across the world we’re experiencing more and more unusual complex buildings and structures being …
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Ellisons Solicitors secures over £100m worth of commercial property transactions in the last year
The law firm cements its position as the region’s commercial property law firm of choice Ellisons Solicitors is celebrating a …
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DURHAM IS THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO INSURE A HOME
Residents in North East city pay 15% less than the national average for home insurance Insurance premiums over twice as …
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City Relay announce appointment of Simon Kingsnorth as Chief Marketing Officer
City Relay, one of London’s leading short let property management services companies, has today announced the appointment of Simon Kingsnorth …
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A Partnered Software Approach
Recognised in the 2018 BUILD Awards is innovative software providers, Eque2, which specialises in the construction industry. Here, we take …
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ARA : Creating Innovative Designs
André Rösch Architekt (ARA) is a young, multidisciplinary architecture firm. Recently, the firm found success in BUILD’s Design & Build …
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Can the UK’s Construction Sector Overcome Its Plastic Problem?
Did you know that the UK uses over 5 million tonnes of plastic, every year? That’s the same weight as …
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Understanding the booming popularity of timber construction
When it comes to construction, timber is in demand like never before. The reasons behind its soaring popularity are threefold: …
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How to hire a more diverse set of candidates
Ahead of the Women’s Installers Together conference in July – an event set up to encourage and support women in …
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CONSTRUCTION PAY SOARS AS BREXODUS SKILLS SHORTAGE BITES
Asking salaries in the construction industry are rising – despite Brexit uncertainty. Our research, into almost 6,800 permanent construction jobs, …
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The top interior trends for 2019
The interior design industry has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with exciting new trends capturing our imaginations. …
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THE ANNEX
A new UK brand of modern garden homes – the complete space creating solution that is both luxury and affordable. …
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Property Management Company announces acquisition of industry leading yield management software
City Relay, one of London’s leading short let property management services companies, has announced the acquisition of OutSwitch, to allow …
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The 2019 Sustainable Building Awards Press Release
BUILD Magazine Announces The 2019 Sustainable Building Awards Winners United Kingdom, 2019– BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the 2019 …
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How Advanced Technology is Keeping Void Properties & Construction Sites Safe
By Guy Other, CEO at Orbis Protect While the UK construction industry contributes millions of pounds every year to the …
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Lovely Jubbly! Del Boy’s Peckham flat would now be worth half a million quid… what would TV’s best-loved homes cost today?
New research carried out by Attic Self Storage reveals how some of British TV’s most iconic homes would be valued …
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Households Urged to Check Filters on Clean Air Day
Sussex-based Vent-Axia, a leading British ventilation manufacturer, is urging households to check their ventilation filters for Clean Air Day on …
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New research report from Uponor shines spotlight on the role M&E experts play in the design and delivery of high rise buildings
The rapid rise in demand for high rise buildings presents significant challenges for M&E experts, who have to challenge 100 …
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MyBuilder gets Mumsnet seal of approval
MyBuilder is proud to have become the first find-a-tradesperson service to win ‘Mumsnet Rated’ accreditation. The website was put …
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Scrapped Tenancy Fees will Liquidate Landlords and Letting Agents
On the 1st June 2019, tenancy fees were scrapped in the UK.• 42% landlords predict landlords and letting agents will …
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Property fraud – are you protected?
We are a nation of property owners and a nation obsessed with owning property. Our home is our castle, it …
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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT LOOK LIKE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR?
The Committee for Climate Change (CCC) recently announced an ambition for all new cars and vans to be effectively zero-emission …
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National Home Improvement Month finishes leaving a home improvement legacy
• NHIM found 69% of Brits didn’t love their home before the month started• 56,616,592 home-dwellers were reached during the …
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Let’s ditch reviews for builders, says tradesmen website founder
Let’s ditch reviews for builders, says tradesmen website founder • Reviews and stars tell customers little about actual quality or …
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Over half of tenants anticipate soaring rent prices to accommodate tenancy fee scrap
• From 1st June 2019, it will be illegal for letting agents and landlords to charge tenancy fees. • Currently, …
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WINNERS AND LOSERS OF THE PLANNING PERMISSION POSTCODE LOTTERY REVEALED
Enfield’s Local Planning Authority (LPA) has the lowest approval rate in England with 38% of requests rejected [1] 96% of authorities …
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BIRMINGHAM UNI’S COLLABORATIVE TEACHING LAB NAMED BUILDING OF THE YEAR BY RIBA WEST MIDLANDS
THE BIRMINGHAM team of national built environment consultancy Curtins is celebrating alongside lead architects Sheppard Robson following the announcement that …
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Care Home Fees: New calculator reveals the cost of living in a residential care home vs ‘age-proofing’ your current home
New calculator reveals the cost of living in a residential care home vs ‘age-proofing’ your current home • Analysis reveals …
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Scottish castle open for business following £3.3 million investment
Potential buyers will have a unique chance to live in one of Scotland’s most exclusive castles when show apartment viewings …
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A new permitted development right to support housing delivery by extending buildings upwards to create additional new homes
AIn October 2018 the Government published a consultation entitled “Supporting the high street and increasing the delivery of new homes”. …
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STRIKING SMART HOME ELEMENTS SHINE AT SOUTH CERNEY
Aqualisa’s Infinia digital shower has been specified for six prestigious Redrow properties on the Water in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. …
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National Homebuilding & Renovating Show continues to drive trade and consumer confidence in UK residential house market
Major concerns weighing on the property sector amid continued Brexit uncertainty were quashed at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show …
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Woodlands Edge – the eco-housing development leading the way into a sustainable future
Solar panels and electric car charging points come as standard with every home in Woodlands Edge. But it’s the beautiful …
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Could Building Upwards Benefit Britain’s Housing Crisis?
With the housing crisis increasing year-on-year, Britain needs to look at alternative housing methods – and fast. Despite the government’s …
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Construction begins on £12.5 million village outside Stonehaven
Construction has begun on 91 homes at Mackie Village on Ury Estate, by FMR Construction for Hillcrest Housing Association. …
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Best Regions to Start a Construction Business
Starting a construction company is no simple task, and many things need to be considered before starting, such as research …
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Multi-family Functionality
Johnny Moseley founded Moseley Construction Group more than a decade ago. In the wake of the 2018 BUILD Awards for …
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Rising Star
St William is a new joint venture launched by the Berkeley Group and National Grid. Recently, Rachel Burgess found further …
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Designing the Future, Restoring the Past
SA Architectural Services is based in Norfolk, England. Following their recent success in BUILD’s Design and Build Awards, we profiled …
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Overcoming Unique Business Challenges in IIoT
SkyLab is a Digital Performance Company that optimises the delivery of Content, Software and Machine Data for mission critical applications …
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Passion for Architecture
C + L Architecture Inc is a young but ambitious Montreal based architecture firm. Following their success in BUILD’s Design …
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Leveraging Visitor Locationing to Make Smart Cities Smarter
With more than 30 years’ experience in the market, KeyOptions is a technology and development organisation specialising in both indoor …
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Gender: De-constructing the employment barrier
Breaking down the traditionally hypothetical barriers which exist within employment and industry over the past few years has received a …
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Transforming Spaces
Wonder Wall aims to create the feeling of a natural garden in spaces whose characteristics do not allow. Recently, the …
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Yourkeys: Wins Best New Technology for Housebuilders by Taking Property Buying Online
Since its inception in 2017 Yourkeys has been a pioneer in the property industry as the first property platform to …
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Change Your Termite Treatment & Save 1 Full Day Of Cycle Time
Bora-Care® is a revolutionary new construction termite treatment that is applied to wood during the dried-in phase of construction. It …
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UK materials manufacturer announces senior appointments in growth plans to support Modern Methods of Construction
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of timber- and metal-faced composite insulated panels has made two senior appointments to help …
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TWO THIRDS OF MILLENNIALS DRESS THEMSELVES LIKE THEIR INTERIORS – SURVEY BY ARGOS
From curtains to cushions, sofas to throws, new research shows that almost two thirds of millennials* (aged 25-34) in the …
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Major housebuilder launches pilot scheme to address the needs of future generations
Local MSP and Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Derek Mackay MSP has revealed two prototype …
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NEW LIFE BREATHED INTO FORMER STEELWORKS SITE WITH 48-ACRE LOGISTICS PARK
A SIGNIFICANT new development will breathe new life into a former steelworks site in Sheffield, creating two distribution logistics units …
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UK’s Most Wanted Home Smart Tech is Revealed
• Popularity of smart technology is rising, with almost a quarter of us owning at least one smart device. • …
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BUILDERS WANT TO FIX INEQUALITY AS NEARLY TWO THIRDS IDENTIFY AS FEMINISTS
Forget wolf-whistling and mugs of milky tea, modern tradesmen are coffee-loving feminists who will call out sexist colleagues and choose …
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Scrapping Section 21 could dampen housing supply warn rental experts
• Four million households in the UK are privately rented.• The Government’s recent announcement to scrap Section 21 will enable …
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Royal Papworth Hospital welcomes patients after installation of non-combustible insulation
The new Royal Papworth Hospital will be accepting its first patients today after the installation of non-combustible insulation. Construction …
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Q2 2019
Welcome to the Q2 issue of BUILD Magazine, your source for all the latest news and features from across the …
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Introducing the Next Gen of Smart Lock – the Nuki Smart Lock 2.0
Award-winning Smart Lock introduces a range of new features including Apple HomeKit and Zigbee compatibility. Nuki, the market-leading name in …
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LV Construction Ltd Announce Gold Level Certification
LV Construction Ltd is proud to announce that they have attained Gold Level certification from Constructiononline. Vas Carp, Managing Director …
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Ashfords LLP advises Wichelstowe joint venture partnership on planning agreement for 3000 home scheme
Law firm Ashfords LLP has advised on the planning agreement for the joint venture company set up to create around …
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Gardening as a skill is being forgotten
It’s proven that a childhood spent outdoors helps children grow up healthier and happier, but new research from skincare brand …
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Housing Figures Paint Mixed Picture For Construction Industry
With housing a issue for many consumers, the UK Government’s latest figures show approximately 2.9% year-on-year reduction in non-adjusted residential …
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The 2019 Infrastructure Awards Press Release
BUILD Magazine Announces The 2019 Infrastructure Awards Winners United Kingdom, 2019– BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the 2019 Infrastructure …
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ME, MYSELF AND SKY: OVER ONE IN TEN WOULD BUILD AN EXTENSION TO WATCH THE TV THEY WANT, IN THEIR OWN ROOM
12 per cent would build an extension to watch TV in a separate room to their partner 42 per cent of Brits …
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A Complete Spring Clean: Don’t put off your building maintenance this spring
As most will remember, 2018 saw an uncharacteristic six week long heatwave. This hot spell led to a surge in …
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The future builders will be programmers
The future builders will be programmers As software continues to pave the way to more advanced and complex buildings, the …
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TV presenter Georgina Burnett’s top DIY & Interior Design guide to reducing our home carbon footprint
Only 45% of homes in the UK recycle household wastage •Heating and lighting smart tech most desired eco-friendly technology in …
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Updating the construction industry: artificial intelligence
Updating the construction industry: artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is weaving its way into so many industries. For the construction industry, …
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PPE Standards in the workplace
PE Standards in the workplace… Previously, the PPE Directive was completely focused on manufacturers who placed products into the market. …
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L&Q secures planning permission for 137 new homes in Croydon
Croydon is set to receive a vibrant and sustainable new residential development, after the borough’s planning committee approved L&Q’s plans …
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The UK Cities with the Biggest Self-build Potential
Thanks to aspirational TV shows like the new Grand Designs show, ‘The Street’, which focuses on self-builds – it’s no …
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Students learn workplace skills with homebuilding challenge
Students from two east Leeds schools have completed a workplace challenge to improve job prospects and skills within the housebuilding …
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Solving a clear consumer need: FirstHomeCoach by Ben Leonard, CEO
What problem are you trying to solve? The homebuying process is broken. The chances of owning a home …
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Accoya® selected for replacement of 400m-long boardwalk on Australia’s Sunshine Coast
A 400-metre-long boardwalk on Australia’s iconic Sunshine Coast has reopened to the public having undergone substantial refurbishment. Situated in Noosa, the updated boardwalk …
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WORK OFFICIALLY STARTS AT NOTTINGHAM’S UNITY SQUARE
L – R: Steve Chambers, Bowmer + Kirkland, Steven Boyd, HMRC, Rachel Wood, Sladen Estates, Derick Gilby, Legal & General …
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MyBuilder gets Good Housekeeping Reader Thumbs Up
MyBuilder has become the first find a tradesperson service to achieve a ‘Reader Recommended’ endorsement from Good Housekeeping readers. After putting …
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London College of Garden Design to open new college in Melbourne
The London College of Garden Design has today announced plans to open a new partner college in Melbourne. The new …
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Beauty industry to be offered free recycling waste collections
Each year the Building and Contruction industry let tonnes of glass go to waste instead of recycling – but an …
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University Building Named ‘Outstanding Project’ in Double Award Win
It was a double night of success for Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) and architecture and sports & leisure firm LK2 …
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Northacre: Bet on Britain What Effect will Brexit have on Prime Central London?
Northacre, the leading ultra-prime developer of luxury residences and pioneer of heritage revival schemes, has entered a milestone year that …
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Are Modular Homes the Answer to the UK’s Housing Crisis?
Did you know that the current housing shortage means that the UK needs to be building 240,000 – 300,000 homes …
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The 2019 Home and Garden Awards press release
BUILD Magazine Announces The 2019 Home & Garden Awards Winners. United Kingdom, 2019– BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the …
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PIONEERING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE APP LAUNCHED BY SCOTTISH LAND & ESTATES
A revolutionary property repair and maintenance reporting system to help residential tenants and landlords has been launched by Scottish Land …
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Paperwork costs UK construction £1,500 per employee/year
In 2018 the Office of National Statistics flagged that the UK construction sector was second only to administrative and support …
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Future Predictions for Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in the UK
If you live in a city, you’ve likely seen the hundreds of private, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) propping up all …
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Staticus wins Tottenham Hale tower façade contract
Staticus has been appointed as the façade contractor for the Tottenham Hale tower, which is the last piece of the …
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ODUNPAZARI MODERN MUSEUM (OMM), MAJOR NEW MUSEUM DESIGNED BY KENGO KUMA AND ASSOCIATES, TO OPEN IN NORTH WEST TURKEY IN JUNE 2019
● Odunpazari Modern Museum (OMM) by Kengo Kuma and Associates will open in June 2019 – in the Anatolia region’s …
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Hundreds of Ex-Council Tenants are now Property Millionaires!
Recent investigations conducted by KIS Finance discover how the Right to Buy Scheme has turned ex-council home tenants into property …
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How can we address the UK’s housing crisis in 2019?
How can we address the UK’s housing crisis in 2019? Paresh Raja, CEO, Market Financial Solutions As was to be …
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The story behind these iconic buildings in Newcastle
With so many gorgeous examples of different architecture and building styles over the centuries, it doesn’t make sense to knock …
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How to convert dirty digs into serene study sanctuaries
• Half of all UK students rent accommodation from a private landlord.• 31% of students find their studies affected as …
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Brexit Fears See Prime Central London Take Top Spot for Property Investment in the Capital
Analysis by AI powered, property investment portal www.oneandonlypro.com has found that Kensington & Chelsea is the best place in London …
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Avison Young submits planning for almost 500 new Salford homes
Avison Young’s Manchester team has submitted a planning application for land at Orchard Street in Salford on behalf of Connell …
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Building change: the future of the construction workforce
The world’s leading recruiter interviews three industry experts about mental health, diversity and technology in construction. 69% believe that …
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The Homebuilder Awards 2019 Press Release
BUILD Magazine Announces The 2019 Homebuilder Awards Winners United Kingdom, 2019– BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the 2019 Homebuilder …
