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newcastlesurveyor.co.uk

www.newcastlesurveyor.co.uk

Newcastle Millenium Bridge
The Millenium Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle Surveyors are qualified chartered surveyors, surveying all types of residential houses and properties as well as, in most instances, commercial buildings. They have extensive experience with pre-purchase surveys and are happy to provide initial no obligations advice.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call us on

0191 633 1123

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www.propertysurveying.co.uk
…for all your building survey and property requirements

Defy planning authorities at your peril – Crown Court finds against landlord in Proceeds of Crime property case

DSCF3837A hearing at Inner London Crown Court early in September found against a developer who had, despite three failed planning applications, proceeded to rent out a property as flats. The result is a successful action under the Proceeds of Crime Act and a bill for more than £175,000 for the offending company and its millionaire owner…
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Rent-to-Buy Scheme announced to further assist first time buyers – totalling £400 million of loans

tintagel propertySecretary of State for the Department for Communities and Local Government, The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, has unveiled a “Rent to Buy” scheme of loans totaling £400m to assist housing associations and developers in building 10,000 homes. Split 50/50 between London and the rest of the country, the scheme seeks to “stand by people who work hard and do the right thing, helping them move on and up in life”…
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20% discount for the under 40s could help thousands onto the property ladder

Luton BedfordshireDavid Cameron has promised to help First-time house-buyers under the age of 40 by offering a 20% discount on new homes if the Conservatives are re-elected. The scheme, an extension of Help-to-Buy, could impact tens of thousands of families. If you’re under 40, you could be eligible…
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In case you missed it…..

Property Developer erects 6ft fence around neighbour’s house, blocking in their car and denying access to their own front gateYorkshire - Cottage
A couple have become unable to access their house via their front gate as a neighbouring property developer erects a 6ft fence just inches away – even preventing the couple from moving their own vehicle off the driveway.
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Paul Keegan MRICS

www.warminstersurveyors.co.uk

Surveyed Buildings

Paul Keegan MRICS DipBS MBA MCMI is a Chartered Building Surveyor with 20 years post-qualification experience; much of which has been spent working in senior roles in both the private and public property sectors. Hailing originally from Scotland, he has spent the last 20 years working and living in Somerset and Wiltshire, resulting in a firm grasp of local property styles and market conditions.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call Paul Keegan on

01985 430 403 or 0800 880 6264 or 0345 387 9 387

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…for all your building survey and property requirements

Which statutory requirements do I need to follow when letting out a holiday home?

Summer has faded and the time for packing up and trooping off to your British holiday home might be over. But many will still want to escape from the cold months and sit in front of a warm fire in a beautiful holiday cottage. What they will most likely be looking for is a peaceful, comfortable living space that oozes warmth. With that in mind, you may be thinking about letting your lovely country holiday cottage for someone to escape to. We look at the stringent requirements surrounding the process, to help make sure your letting is stress free and profitable…

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Chimney stacks, flues and fireplaces

The pitfalls, weaknesses and characteristics of chimneys and what to do about repairing and removing them…
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Teresa Scannell MRICS

www.chelmsfordsurveyors.co.uk

Chelmsford City Councilbuilding
Hylands House, Chelmsford City Council

Teresa Scannell MRICS is a Local Director for Right Surveyors and a Chartered Surveyor specialising in Property Surveys, Building Surveys, Structural Surveys, House Purchase Surveys, Homebuyer Reports, Major Defects Reports, Home Surveys and Property Valuations, Property Acquisition work, Party Wall work and other professional work throughout Chelmsford and the surrounding area.

For friendly survey advice without obligation, please call Teresa Scannell MRICS onTeresa Scannell - Chartered Surveyor, Chelmsford

01992 233 243

Teresa is a qualified chartered surveyor and surveys all types of residential houses and properties as well as, in most instances, commercial buildings. She has extensive experience with pre- purchase surveys and is happy to provide initial no obligations advice.

Connecting you to Independent Chartered Surveyors
www.propertysurveying.co.uk
…for all your building survey and property requirements

VAT Property Payment Ruling in Conveyance Case

Ref. CLP Holding Co Ltd V Singh and Kaur (2014) EWCA Civ 1103
The court ruled on who was responsible for a VAT payment on the purchase of a commercial property, when there was an element of conflict within the conveyance procedure concerning general and specific terms. The result carries a number of interesting points for commercial conveyancers and property owners…
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