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Surveyor looks back over 30 years Jonathan Hackett, partner and head of auctions for CPBigwood, reflects on 30 years in the profession Property agency has seen massive changes in the three decades I have been involved. When I started out there were no mobile phones, no sat navs and no l...
Chamber Network launches national Brand Campaign The Accredited Chamber Network is launching its national Brand Campaign to showcase the value in being a member of an Accredited Chamber of Commerce. In an online video, Chamber members from across the UK talk about the ways in which their local Chambers ...
Red Tape Cuts for Intellectual Property Disputes The government makes it easier for small businesses to deal with intellectual property disputes by cutting red tape. Intellectual property disputes of all kinds can be both complicated and costly for small businesses. The government have recognised thi...
Record number of runners from businesses across the region raise thousands for charity They say in business the stakes are high - and no more so than when over 600 runners from companies across the region competed against each other in a running challenge aimed at raising money for charity.
How to make the most of auctions Jonathan Hackett, partner and head of auctions for CPBigwood, highlights what to watch out for when bidding at auction.
Landlords warned not to short-change HMRC Midland landlords must take steps to shield themselves from the latest HM Revenue & Customs tax crackdown says Julia Williams, director of Worcester property management specialists, Premier Places.
DBA changes for businesses - Nelsons advises to act early Massive legal reforms have come into force and will bring about major changes to civil litigation in England and Wales.
Maximising your Return on Investment from a Good Idea – How to stay ahead of the pack On Friday 22 March market-leading Intellectual Property Services firm Barker Brettell LLP hosted an event entitled “Maximising your Return on Investment from a Good Idea”. This free-to-attend breakfast seminar was organised jointly with Warwickshire-based...
Deloitte tax expert urges Midlands’ businesses to face up to RTI As of 6th April of this year, HMRC will introduce Real Time Information (RTI) reporting of PAYE, which will require employers to submit details to HMRC every time they pay an employee, at the time they pay them.
Sitting tenants get the chance to buy farms An increasing number of farming tenants are being offered the chance to buy their farms as landlords and Councils look to sell their farms while the land market is buoyant.
Flexible working can ease long working hours culture Wherever we live, we’re probably working longer hours than we used to. In Regus’ recent Work-Life Balance Index, 65% of Nottingham workers said they spend more time at work than in 2010, a significantly higher proportion than in Birmingham (47%), Manchester (55%) and even Greater London (57%). So, why the longer-than-ever working hours?
Dilapidations not a new phenomenon for Moulton Park Since its creation in the 1970s by the old Development Corporation, some 40 plus years later, Moulton Park Industrial Estate has become a major centre of employment and job creation. But it’s story beings much earlier according to commercial property agent Prop-Search.
It's best time in 25 years for borrowing to invest Ray O’Donoghue, Managing Director for Barclays in the Midlands looks at the importance of business investment in the region Business investment is a critical component in growth and economic recovery, and the Government recently gave management teams t...
With old office habits eating up hundreds of hours a year, it’s time for a change of scene Earlier this month flexible workplace provider Regus opened four business hubs in Staples stores across the country, including one in Aston, Birmingham. In this article, Steve Purdy, UK Managing Director at Regus explains why there is rising demand of thi...
On ya bikes Like most of the UK, the commercial property market continues to suffer from the effects of the recession and more fundamentally from the lack of finance from the four main high street banks. We seem to have weekly conversations with an increasing number ...
2013 Manufacturing Outlook Although the year started well for UK manufacturing, uncertainty crept in and the second half of 2012 has been tough to say the least. The economic landscape has been nothing short of a challenge and as we enter a new year, the outlook for UK manufacturer...
Property expert warns landlords hold the key to halt rise of deposit disputes Julia Williams, director of West Midlands letting agency Premier Places, comments on the rise of deposit disputes between landlords and tenants…….and gives a solution. As we wade through what is still a difficult recession here in the West Midlands...
The end of recession – opportunities for business growth Andrew Connors, Area Director at Lloyds Bank Wholesale Banking & Markets in the West Midlands comments on news that the UK economy has emerged out of recession. The country is officially out of recession. The Office of National Statistics reported ...
‘Act now to avoid falling property values’ warns property expert Jonathan Crawford, Director in DTZ’s Valuation team in Birmingham advises landlords to consider the impact the Energy Act 2011 will have on commercial property values: “The implications of the Energy Act 2011 have been well publicised but essentially i...
LEAN, Mean and Agile – UK Manufacturing Fights Back Andrew Connors, Area Director for Lloyds Bank Wholesale Banking & Markets in the West Midlands comments on the growing number of businesses taking the decision to expand manufacturing facilities in the UK. Mid-market businesses are leading a positi...

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