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Warning to developers and investors over needle injuries

18/11/2008 Anyone who has invested in land on which to build commercial properties has been issued a warning by the trade union Ucatt regarding dirty needles.According to Building magazine, the organisation has received reports that some former tenants have deliberately left dirty needles within sockets in vac... more details

Appeals to bring back empty property rate relief

18/11/2008 A number of industry bodies have lobbied to government in the hope of bringing back empty property rate relief.It is thought by many that reducing the tax - which applies to buildings left empty for more than three months or six in the case of industrial property and which came into effect in April ... more details

West End 'Europe's top shopping destination'

17/11/2008 In news which could be good for people looking to make a commercial property investment in the retail sector, London's West End has come top in a list of Europe's best shopping destinations.According to Property Week, research from Experian found that the capital came top in terms of total estimated... more details

Woman in wills row wins court case

17/11/2008 A woman embroiled in a legal battle with her stepson over her late husband's will has won a court case brought against her, it has emerged.Margaret Sheppard, 62, married Graham Sheppard in 2004 after living with him for 20 years. He died in 2005.However, it was discovered that one of Mr Sheppard's t... more details

Now is 'a good time to look at IHT'

14/11/2008 The current economic turmoil could present an ideal opportunity to gift assets and avoid inheritance tax (IHT), it has been claimed.Thisismoney.co.uk reports that the current reduction in property values means that the amount payable through such a tax will be reduced, because asset values are deter... more details

Price developments right, investors warned

14/11/2008 People hoping to sell multiple properties in London should ensure they price the homes appropriately, one expert has claimed.According to FindaProperty.com content editor Michael O'Flynn, this is important if the property market is going to be rejuvenated because people need to be able to afford hom... more details

'Now is the time to invest' in property bargains

13/11/2008 The current market offers outstanding opportunities for commercial property investors, one source has said.Mickola Wilson, director of the European property fund manager Seven Dials, commented that prices are currently very good value and consequently, now would be a good time to make an investment,... more details

'Worst is over' for London property market

13/11/2008 A property expert has expressed optimism that the market will soon begin to recover from the downturn seen lately.In what is likely to be good news for those who have made commercial property investments, FindaProperty.com content editor Michael O'Flynn said he believes he has identified reasons for... more details
 
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