Preston City Council successfully prosecuted Amaan Properties Limited for breaching a planning enforcement notice at 68 Fishergate. The property, located within the Fishergate Hill Conservation Area, is subject to rules that protect properties’ historic character. Amaan Properties installed uPVC windows without planning permission. The council issued an enforcement notice in May 2024, requiring the windows
…and it’s raising the bar in every sector I remember standing in a room in the late nineties, watching a demonstration of what was then the next shiny new idea – the corporate website. It loaded slowly. The design was garish. The functionality was, by contemporary standards, basic. When the demo was over, an elderly
Six property companies have been expelled by The Property Ombudsman for failing to pay compensation awards. The expulsions followed a review by the scheme’s independent Compliance Committee, which agreed that each company should be removed for breaching their membership obligations. The Property Ombudsman found that Brimar Lettings & Management Ltd, Edward Clark Estates, Hunter Ashley
In a recent report, Nationwide revealed that adding usable space is the key to adding value to your property. Read on to see the best way to boost the value of your home, plus our expert tips on managing a conversion. How much value does a loft conversion add? According to research conducted by Nationwide
Listed for £425,000, the property stands in a prominent residential area known for its elevated position and pleasant surroundings. The estate agent describes the house as “well presented”, with its location offering easy access to a wide range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, and leisure facilities in Newport city centre. Families looking to buy will be
Discover affordable buying schemes at the London Home Show, such as Shared Ownership – designed to help first-time buyers on a limited income get on the property ladder (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re someone who has ever considered buying a home in the bustling capital, or elsewhere in the UK, you’ll know that it can
Connect with Property is set to bring together investors, developers, landlords, trades, and property professionals for monthly in-person meetups. Led by four women from different areas of the property sector, the group aims to create a supportive community in an industry traditionally dominated by men. The network, which already has 165 people subscribed to its
‘Room-scrolling’ has replaced doomscrolling, with 86% of Brits polled admitting they browse property listings on sites like Rightmove and Zoopla purely for interior inspiration rather than to move house, according to new research of 2,000 adults by Homesense. Properties on the market are set to peak this spring, and Gen Z will be sifting for
It is increasingly recognised as a significant driver of enterprise value By Ramona Livera, Kyveli Antoniou and Anastasios Kostekoglou At critical stages of growth, businesses look outward for capital, to scale operations, enter new markets, strengthen infrastructure or remain competitive. In those moments, management’s attention usually turns to financial performance, tangible assets and historical revenue.
You thought your mortgage should stay the same yearly, but property taxes can drive up your monthly payment on your home beyond what you thought you signed up for. Luckily, there are smart homeowner moves you can make, or even as a homebuyer, to maximize savings. Often, these opportunities to lower property taxes fly under