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Auction Wednesday 8th July 2015

A TOTAL OF 16 select properties are due to go under the hammer at the next Shonki Bros.

Property Auction on Wednesday 8th July 2015, at the King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester, starting at 5.30pm prompt.

AMONG THE lots to be offered is a 26-28 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9QF (pictured above).

This is a Retail/Residential Investment situated in a High Street parade. The building comprises of a ground floor retail unit with 2 x 2 bedroom self contained flats, 1 x 1 bedroom self contained flat and stores to rear with sheds.

Current rental income: £17,440 per annum. Ideal investment opportunity.

Price Guide: £200,000-£225,000 For brief details of all of the lots on offer, turn to page 44 of this issue or download the full catalogue from the website at: www.shonkibros.com

MAJOR BUSINESS EXPANSION FOR LOCAL CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY SUPPLIER EAST GOSCOTE-based Red Band are celebrating a major expansion in their business and a tripling of the size of their premises.

The company - which sells machinery to the construction, gardening and landscaping trade - has transferred operations into a newly-refurbished 30,000 sq.foot unit on the East Goscote Industrial Estate, just a short distance from its old premises.

The relocation was prompted by a need for more space to accommodate the large amount of equipment which Red Band is One of the Red Band machinery showrooms now offering.

The company is already the country’s largest distributor of many of the major brands of construction equipment, and the range of machinery available from Red Band is unlikely to be equalled anywhere in the UK. It is now expanding its operations into the forest, gardening and landscape machinery field, and the management team decided that a move to bigger premises was needed to display the company’s impressive range of products.

The building has been totally re-fitted to create smart new offices and two spacious machinery showrooms, together with ample warehouse storage.

Director Andy Cairns says: “We’re extremely pleased with our move to the new premises.

We now have the space to display entire ranges of construction machinery, rather than a few examples, which is far better for our customers.

“We are currently putting the finishing touches to our forest, garden and landscaping machinery area where we’ll showcase a whole new range of exciting products.”

Red Band was set up by Alan Newton in1981. Alan was joined in the business by Andy Cairns in 1994, and they operated from an 11,000 sq.foot unit on the East Goscote Industrial Estate. They dealt mainly in Clipper diamond cutting blades and machinery, which they sold primarily to tool hire companies. When the recession hit in 2008, their business model was reassessed and a decision was made to become more proactive in direct sales. The customer base now comprises hire companies, building contractors, jobbing builders, landscape gardeners and home owners.

Red Band is the UK’s number one distributor of Belle, Clipper, Husqvarna and MBW equipment, and the company trades worldwide, thanks to their fully-featured ecommerce website (www.redbanduk.co.uk).

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Property industry warns against 60% business rate tax

Plot for 3 dwellings in Market Harborough

TWO LEADING property industry trade bodies have warned that unless government significantly changes the business rates system, businesses could face a 60% rate of tax by 2022.

TAYLOR & CO are asking £250,000 for a development opportunity at Rugby Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

The existing outline planning consent is for the erection of three terraced dwellings, although a scheme showing a detached house and a pair of semi-detached houses may be approved, subject to design and submission.

For further details, contact Taylor & Co on 01234 391099 or visit www. taylorpropertyconsultants.co.uk

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In a joint response to the government’s review of business rates, the British Property Federation (BPF) and British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC) have outlined how out-ofkilter the tax is with rental values, which have grown only 5% since 2000 and remain lower than their 2007 high.1 The response cites research by a number of rating surveyors which suggests that the business rates multiplier applying after the 2017 business rates revaluation will represent a tax rate of over 50%, which is likely to increase to nearly 60% by 2022.2 The multiplier, which determines how high the business rates bill will be, is currently set at 49.3%.

Given that the UK already has one of the highest rates of property tax in the OECD, both the BPF and BCSC are concerned that this tax rate will negatively affect the UK’s competitiveness. In particular, such a high tax rate could – by putting additional pressure on rents – further discourage additional investment in real estate, particularly in more marginal

locations. This would deprive small and growing companies of the space they need in order to thrive, ultimately stunting new job creation.

The response outlines the need for the introduction of a fixed business rates multiplier rather one determined by RPI, which would align business rates more closely with wider economic conditions.

Further suggestions in the response include more frequent revaluations; ensuring that ratepayers’ liabilities always reflect up to date rental values, and reintroducing a relief for empty property rates.

The response also recommends a series of administrative changes to increase the predictability and transparency of the system in the short-term. These include a more streamlined appeals system, exploring the potential for a central collection/billing point and greater use of online tax compliance.

Melanie Leech, chief executive of the British Property Federation, said: “From the advent of the internet to the financial crash, the

way we use property has seen enormous changes since business rates were introduced in the early nineties. In order to ensure that the business rates system is fair, government must ensure that the rates system takes account of these changes. Failure to do so could mean the UK missing out on investment, with longer term risks for the competitiveness of our economy.”

Edward Cooke, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, BCSC, commented: “The current business rates system is an unsustainable way of raising tax to contribute towards running local public services. This has been reiterated time and time again, and Ministers’ statements and this review are an acknowledgement of this. Now government has a chance to show business that it believes in great British retailers and vibrant places as a key part of a multichannel retail future. The market in which these businesses operate is changing faster than ever and a tax system that reflects these fluctuations is critical.”

Outstanding development opportunity in Rothley ANDREW GRANGER & Co are offering for sale an outstanding development opportunity comprising a prime building plot in a prestigious location.

The 0.6 acre plot - at The Ridgeway, Rothley, Leicestershire - has full planning permission (ref: P/12/1145/2 from Charnwood Borough Council) for a detached dwelling and associated garaging.

The current consent on the site (described as demolition of building and erection of dwelling, etc.) has already been commenced and therefore together with the discharge of all the remaining conditions relating to the consent, the development is deemed to have been commenced in compliance with condition 1.

The Price Guide is £850,000.

For more information, contact David Woodfield at Andrew Granger & Co. on 01509 235534 or email: David.woodfield@andrewgranger.co.uk

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Homebuilder hits hole in one for children’s charity

Blueprint double up at The Bricks Awards DEVELOPMENT company Blueprint were double winners at June’s Bricks Awards and Networking Evening, held at Smith Cooper’s offices in Derby.

The firm walked off with the Developer of the Year and Sustainable Development of the Year Awards, whilst Innes England took the Deal of the Year crown for brokering PKF Cooper Parry’s move to their new ‘super office’ at East Midlands Airport.

An audience of around 100 commercial property professionals also heard from Neil Malik of Gleeds on the improving climate for the sector, and from Ian Hodgkinson of Hogkinson Builders on the need to address to the skills gap in the construction industry.

• Deal of the Year sponsored by Cartwright Communications Shortlisted: - FHP for Parker Knoll at Castlewood Business Park - JLL for Arup’s relocation to City Gate West, Nottingham - Innes England for PKF Cooper Parry’s ‘super office’ relocation WINNER: Innes England

NEARLY £4,000 has been raised for a children’s charity thanks to a golf day organised by construction staff at David Wilson Homes’ East Midlands division, based in Bardon.

• Developer of the Year sponsored by Lloyds Bank Shortlisted: - Blueprint - Epperstone Developments WINNER: Blueprint

Council - Markeaton Park by Proludic - Romax Technology Centre by William Saunders WINNER: The Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester by Maber and Leicester City Council • Young Property Professional of the Year sponsored by Buckles Shortlisted: - Sunny Landa, NG Chartered Surveyors - Natalie Barnes, Fraser Brown - Arran Bailey, ALB Investments WINNER: Arran Bailey

The event is held annually and this year raised a grand total of £3,900 for • Most Active Agents sponsored The Phoenix Children’s Foundation, which provides specialist equipment • Sustainable Development of

by Godwin Developments and therapeutic activities for disabled and terminally ill children and adults, the Year sponsored by Gleeds Shortlisted: as well as those with special needs.

Shortllisted: - Innes England - Waters Homes for Charnwood - FHP Staff from across the company and key suppliers attended the event at Crescent Development, Loughborough - NG Chartered Surveyors Willesley Golf Club in Ashby-de-la-Zouch and enjoyed a day of golf to raise - Blueprint for Green St Phase II, WINNER: FHP money for this good cause.

Nottingham Darren Langton, Construction Director at David Wilson Homes East • Residential Development of - William Davis for Northfields, Midlands, said: “The charity golf day is an event we hold annually and the Year sponsored by Brady Nottingham always attracts a good turnout, raising vital funds for charities like The Solicitors WINNER: Blueprint Shortlisted: Phoenix Children’s Foundation.

• Best up and coming Agent - ALB Investments for Christonian “At David Wilson Homes we’re passionate about not only building homes, sponsored by Bildurn Court, West Bridgford but also making a difference to the lives of people living in and around our Shortlisted: - Epperstone Developments for developments, and we’re thrilled to be able to help a charity that does such - NG Chartered Surveyors Epperstone Manor, Nottinghamshire good work.”

- Mather Jamie - Mabec and Pygott & Crone for Money raised by the event will be used to help the charity complete its - Pygott & Crone St Johns Village, Bracebridge Heath, ‘Access Project’, which involves installing an accessible toilet and seating WINNER: NG Chartered Surveyors Lincolnshire area at its base in Leicestershire. This will allow those who before may not - Waters Homes for Charnwood • Excellence in Design sponsored have be able to access outdoor activities, to participate in interactions with Crescent, Birstall, Leicestershire by JLL the animals.

WINNER: Mabec and Pygott Shortlisted: & Crone for St Johns Village, The new facilities will allow more children and adults with additional - The Richard III Visitor Centre, Bracebridge Heath, Lincolnshire needs to take part in interactive sessions with an array of specially trained Leicester by Maber and Leicester City animals including miniature Shetlands ponies, Mr Darcy the donkey, Jack and Vera the goats and Mistletoe and Midnight the reindeer.

Melissa Wright of The Phoenix SHOULER & SON are offering for sale BY Children’s Foundation, said: INFORMAL TENDER a superb complex of “The support and generosity barns and stables for conversion, on up to 6 provided by David Wilson Homes acres. and its contractors has been The site - Brooksby Grange Barn, Melton Road, overwhelming.

Brooksby, Leics. LE7 4YT - is a unique development “They have raised a fantastic opportunity with barns and stables to convert into one amount towards the Access Project spacious dwelling standing in approx. 1.4 acres. with many of their contractors The Guide Price is £250,000-£300,000. A further 4.6 kindly offering further donations acres of paddock is available to the purchaser at a price and expertise. We are still working of £75,000. hard to raise the remaining funds The proposed dwelling will provide 3 reception rooms and can’t wait to see the benefits.” over two floors, family dining kitchen, cloakroom, utility David Wilson Homes is and 4 en suite bedrooms. There are outbuildings which can be turned into garaging, stables and a workshop. The committed to supporting local property will offer formal gardens, paddock area and an extensive driveway. communities and in 2014 alone the For sale BY INFORMAL TENDER, closing 12 noon on Friday 24th July 2015.

East Midlands division contributed £16,211 to charitable causes.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or visit www.shoulers.co.uk

Barns for conversion in Brooksby

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FMB comment

Apprenticeship reforms could signal “age of the apprentice” THE GOVERNMENT’S apprenticeship reforms could indicate a revolutionary new “age of the apprentice”, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

This comes following the announcement by Skills Minister Nick Boles MP, that the term ‘apprenticeship’ will be legally protected from misuse.

Skills MinisterNick Boles MP Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Apprenticeships simply don’t have the status they deserve.

The Government’s latest apprenticeship reforms are a positive step – in particular, giving legal protection to the term ‘apprenticeship’ should help tackle its blatant misuse by some organisations in some sectors. High quality apprenticeships should be viewed by society just as favourably as university degrees and protecting the term from misuse will help ensure this is the case.”

Berry continued: “The Government’s target of three million additional apprenticeships over the coming five years is suitably ambitious but reforms are required to ensure that these are actually delivered. As construction accounts for around 7% of GDP, it means our sector should be responsible for around 210,000 of these apprenticeships, which equates to 42,000 a year over the next Parliament. Given that the industry only achieved 16,000 in 2013/2014, there is a lot of work to be done.

Berry concluded: “Government is also right to say it must practise what it preaches when it comes to training apprentices. Not only should schools, hospitals, prisons and police forces train more apprentices, government must also get better at driving apprenticeship training through public sector contracts. As almost 40% of total construction output is public sector, this is absolutely key. Firms should never be awarded public sector work by central or local government unless they have committed to training an appropriate proportion of apprentices. Where contracts are not long enough to sustain an entire apprenticeship, shared apprenticeship schemes should be used. In the past, there has been evidence to suggest that pledges by firms to train apprentices have not transpired. Government needs to get better at policing its contractual stipulations if we are to really crank up the level of apprenticeships via the public sector.”

Former bakery for sale LOVEITTS are offering for sale BY AUCTION a detached former bakery with planning permission for demolition and erection of 3 apartments.

The property - Pails Bakery, Craven Street, Chapelfields, Coventry CV5 8DW - is being offered with a guide price of £120,000-£130,000.

For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 16th July 2015 at Village Urban Resort, Dolomite Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 9GZ - starting at 6.30pm.

For more information, contact Loveitts on 024 7652 7789 or email: auctions@loveitts.co.uk

Residential development opportunity in Ravenstone CARTER JONAS are inviting offers for a residential development site with outline planning permission of up to 50 dwellings.

The land - at Heather Lane, Ravenstone, Leicestershire LE67 2AH - is being offered for sale by INFORMAL TENDER. Offers for the freehold interest are invited on an unconditional basis by 12 noon on Monday 20th July 2015.

Full details of the applications and other technical information is included in the information pack which can be found by accessing and registering at the dedicated web page at www.landatravenstone.co.uk.

For more information, contact Jessica herring on 01604 608208 email: jessica.herring@carterjonas.

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First Phase of Affordable Housing Development Handed Over in Loughborough ANSTEY-BASED contractor and developer Williams Homes has handed over the first phase of a brand new affordable housing development on North Road, Loughborough.

Developed by Williams Homes, in partnership with Waterloo Housing Group and part funded by the Homes & Community Agency (HCA), the 13 two and three bedroomed homes in phase one have taken just six months to complete and will provide much needed affordable housing for local residents.

Built on a brownfield site previously earmarked for industrial use, the £2.9million project forms part of a major regeneration programme in the area which will see a total of 26 affordable homes created.

HANDOVER: (l-r) Kurtis Grant, Site Manager- Williams Homes Ltd, Mark Stephen Williams, Director, Young, Contracts Manager - Williams Homes Ltd, Grant Prosser, Project Williams Homes said: “We are delighted Manager - Waterloo Housing, Beth Carss, Project Manager - Waterloo that this disused site has been brought Housing, Oliver Davies, Project Surveyor - Hickman Associates. back to life and even more so that it has created much needed, affordable housing for local people.

“Ensuring that residents can remain within their local area is vitally important, and with the completion of Phase one at North Road, we are already beginning to see the positive impact these new homes are having by the creation of a new and vibrant community.”

Grant Prosser, Project Manager, Waterloo Housing Group said: “This is a great development for us and we are proud to be working alongside Williams Homes on this scheme. They have produce quality homes within a very tight time frame.

Available for rent and shared ownership, the new homes on North Road, have already proved popular, with all eight of the rented properties occupied.

Council acts to protect historic factory building LEICESTER City Council has taken action to prevent the immediate demolition of a building in the city centre.

The late 19th century former hosiery factory at 53 Oxford Street is on the council’s local heritage asset register, or local list, which was updated in January.

The current owners of the land recently notified the city council of their intention to demolish the building. This is a statutory process which allows the council to consider whether it needs to intervene.

Over 220 objections have already been received from people who think the building should be saved.

Leicester City Council has applied for an ‘Article 4 Direction’. This will allow the council time to consider the historical importance of the building and whether alternative redevelopment proposals might be acceptable.

It also means that the owners will now need to apply for full planning permission if they want to demolish the building.

City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “Industrial buildings like this are a significant part of Leicester’s social and architectural heritage. They provide a valuable link to our past and can become assets for the city’s future, as the redevelopment of a similar factory at Makers’ Yard has so successfully shown.

“We must not let buildings like this disappear without fully considering their importance to the city.”

As part of the Article 4 Direction, people will be asked for their views on the building and what they think should happen to the site.

Auction Diary 2015 July 2015 Wednesday 8 July 2015 - SHONKI BROS - at The King Power Stadium, The Gallery, Filbert Way, Leicester LE2 7FL - 5pm start - tel: 0116 255 7573 or email: info@shonkibros.com Thursday 9 July 2015 - SAVILLS at Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE - 2.30pm start - tel: 0115 934 8080 - www. savills.co.uk/auctions Friday 10th July - GRAHAM PENNY - Nottingham Racecourse, Nottingham - 11.30am start www.grahampennyauctions.com Tuesday 14 July 2015 - COTTONS - at Aston Villa FC, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE - 11am start - tel: 0121 247 2233 or email: auctions@cottons.co.uk Thursday 16th July 2015 - SCARGILL MANN & CO - at The Bang & Olufsen Board Room, IPRO Stadium, Pride Park, Derby - commencing at 3pm tel: 01283 520490 or email: tutbury@scargillmann.co.uk Thursday 16th July 2015- LOVEITTS - at Village Urban Resort, Dolomite Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 9GZ - starting at 6.30pm - tel: 024 7652

7789 or email: auctions@loveitts. co.uk

Tuesday 21st July 2015 - GRAHAM PENNY - iPro Stadium, Derby 11.30am start www.grahampennyauctions.com Wednesday 22nd July 2015 HOWKINS & HARRISON - at the Draycote Hotel, London Road, Thurlaston, Rugby CV23 9LF - 6.30pm start - tel: 01788 564680 www.howkinsandharrison.co.uk

August Thursday 13th August - GRAHAM PENNY - King Power Stadium, Leicester - 11.30am start www.grahampennyauctions.com

September 2015 Thursday 3 September 2015 - SAVILLS - at Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE - 2.30pm start - tel: 0115 934 8080 - www.savills. co.uk/auctions Tuesday 8th September - GRAHAM PENNY - Nottingham Racecourse, Nottingham - 11.30am start www.grahampennyauctions.com Thursday 10 September 2015 COTTONS - at Aston Villa FC, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE - 11am start - tel: 0121 247 2233 or email: auctions@cottons.co.uk

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Gypsumtools Sponsor Rising Motocross Star A YOUNG, up and coming Motocross star has been given a handy boost thanks to sponsorship from UK plastering supplies firm Gypsumtools.

Thomas Simpson, 16, from Barwell, Leicestershire, is no stranger to the winner’s podium and has been successfully competing in Motocross events and meets at competition level from the age of seven.

As a member of the Banbury Motocross Club, his sporting prowess has taken him and his KTM 125cc bike all over the country.

However, competing at this sort of level can cost a lot of money and, as such, Thomas was delighted to hear that he has been granted sponsorship from Leicester-based

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Builders ranked ‘sexier’ than bankers and CEOs according to new study NEW RESEARCH has revealed Britain’s ‘sexiest’ professions.

Gypsumtools for the 2015 season.

Thomas will use the sponsorship money for new tyres, clothing and other essential kit throughout the year.

Gypsumtools Operations Director, Callum Wilson, said: “We pride ourselves on our good relationships with our customers and that level of customer service extends out into the local community too.

It’s so important that large firms can be supportive of groups and individuals - and this includes offering help where it’s needed.

“Thomas is a very talented local Motocross rider, who has every chance of going really far in his sport. He is a lovely lad, who deserves every opportunity to succeed. That is why we were very pleased and proud to be able to sponsor him for this season and wish him every success as he competes throughout the year and into the future.

“We’ve been hearing some great things about Thomas’ ability so we can’t wait to see how he gets on!”

Gypsumtools operates from its trade counter in Leicester and, with over 50 years’ experience in the industry, provides plastering tools and equipment for DIY enthusiasts and professional plasterers all over the UK. The company also recently opened its online store, which is

now the fastest growing online warehouse to cater for a wide range of plastering needs, as well as offering one of the largest ranges of drylining products available on the web today.

For further information about the sponsorship or to find out more about Gypsumtools, you can visit their website at www.gypsumtools. com, drop them a line using the online form or give them a call on 0845 625 4321.

While the top three spots of armed forces, pilots and nurses confirm that Brits love a uniform, humble British builders have secured their place within the top 10 – ahead of trendy graphic designers and wellheeled bankers and CEOs. The research, commissioned by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), looked at jobs, professions and careers that are attractive, admired and respected by the nation. It reveals that modern ‘hipster’ jobs, such as graphic designers and app developers, fail to get British pulses racing compared to the less obvious choice of the British builder.

Traditional commerce-led jobs, associated with high salaries and suits, also don’t have the same pulling-power when it comes to the industry’s sex appeal.

TV builder and FMB member Chris Payne, (ITV’s Bad Builders Bang to Rights), said: “There’s a traditional appeal in physically active, handy and hardworking professions.

Builders may stand out in this list against some of the more glamorous or trendy professions, but actually fit in well with the kind of people you want around to help you when you need them – such as teachers and nurses. For hardworking Brits, that carries a bit of sex appeal.”

Shepshed plot SINCLAIR Estate Agents are asking £60,000 for a building plot to the rear of Grange Road in Shepshed.

The planning permission (ref: P/15/0585/2) allows for the erection of a two-bedroom bungalow.

For more information, contact Sinclairs on 01509 600610.

Langley Mill site for 14 apartments MARBLE Property Services are offering for sale a development site at Station Road, Langley Mill, Nottingham.

The one-third of an acre site has planning permission for 14 apartments. It may also be suitable for other uses such as care home, hotel, retail or assisted living - all subject to planning.

The asking price is £400,000.

For details, contact Marble on 01332 811333 or email: ask@ marbleproperty.co.uk

Stoney Stanton Social Club is for sale ANDREW & ASHWELL are offering for sale Stoney Stanton Social Club, situated at Hinckley Road, Stoney Stanton, Leics. LE9 4LJ. The property comprises a detached single and two storey members’ club with side car park, located on a rectangular shaped site measuring approximately 0.44 acres.

The accommodation comprises a front lounge bar area which is served by a fully fitted bar and incorporates perimeter seating providing circa 60 covers. the main cellarage is off this front lounge bar together with toilet facilities and various stores/offices.

A large concert room is located within the rear part of the property and is served by a fully fitted bar. To

the side of the concert room is a former skittle alley.

On the first floor is a three-bed residential flat which provides live-in accommodation.

The total gross internal floor area is 8,759 sq.feet.

The property has an established members’ club use. All enquiries in respect of alternative uses should be directed to Blaby District Council on 0116 275 0555.

Offers are being invited for the freehold interest. Offers for the rear part of the land and buildings in

isolation will also be considered.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Mike Allwood at Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or email: mra@andash.co.uk

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Builders’ Problems SOLVED

Main Contractor Ceased Trading PROBLEM: Hi. I work as a quantity surveyor for an electrical sub-contractor and on one of our projects the main contractor has gone into liquidation. The particular project was a major contract for us and we have calculated that we are owed around £65,000 in unpaid applications and work in progress.

The Employer has since engaged a new main contractor to complete the works, although we have not been invited to return and complete the electrical works (we still have operations to be done to complete works to make building water tight).

Where do we stand with regards to our outstanding monies owed?

Liz, Melton

Response: Hello Liz. If your contract was with the main contractor that has since gone into liquidation, your claim for monies owed will have to be directed at the Liquidators of the company.

Unfortunately, you will be very fortunate to receive any payout from the liquidators, and then only a few pence in every pound. Because you have no contract with the new main contractor, you have no claim for your monies against them, and the same applies with the Employer.

The Liquidators remit will be to liquidate as much money as possible which will include securing monies from the debtors and the selling of company assets. The monies secured will then be used to pay off creditors in order of priority and also the charges made by the Liquidators.

Unsecured creditors are the last in line to receive any payout, which is why the return is so low or nonexistent.

That said, I recommend that you find out for certain who you have actually contracted with.

Having analysed hundreds of contracts in the past, there have been a few instances where the client, believing it had contracted with a particular party, had in fact contracted with a different company, firm or individual. It is a long shot, but you never know.

Have you managed to secure all of your plant, tools and machinery from the site? If not, you should make immediate arrangements with the Employer to enter site and collect your possessions. Perhaps you could also look at negotiating the remainder of the work with the new main contractor, and attempt to recoup some of your losses?

Good luck. © Michael P. Gerard The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

Michael P. Gerard Author background Michael is a Practising Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Builder, Registered Construction Adjudicator & Accredited Expert in quantum and planning matters. He is Managing Director of Michael Gerard & Co., and a Consultant Solicitor with Edward Hands & Lewis, based in Leicestershire.

County Firm Celebrates Award-Winning Year COUNTY chartered surveyors, Wells McFarlane has had much to celebrate recently. Following on from being ranked as one of the top five agents in the East Midlands in the annual Estates Gazette Deals competition, the Lutterworth-based firm has also been announced as Leicestershire’s second most active agent in a further award

by Estates Gazette.

To qualify for these rankings, Wells McFarlane completed a record number of transactions, representing over 190,000 sq ft of let and sold commercial properties and in excess of £1.5m in annual rental income for its clients.

“This was a strong year and a record one for our commercial property team,” explains director, Michelle Mills. “2014 saw a resurgence in the East Midlands commercial property market with Leicestershire coming very much on the radar with the commencement of speculative office development and big demand for logistics sites. At a local level, we have seen a high proportion of our stock being let or sold within a six week period of coming to market.

This year has started positively and we expect to exceed the number of transactions completed last year. Winning the Estates Gazette awards has been a remarkable achievement for a firm with just the one regional office.”

Now entering its 12th year in business, Wells McFarlane was originally established by directors Andrew McFarlane Holt and Trevor Wells when the pair sought to provide an ambitious practice that retained personal service and placed client care at its helm.

Andrew comments: “It was becoming quite typical that as surveying practices targeted expansion or merged, the level of personal service and tailored advice declined. We were confident we could provide a more bespoke offering for both property owners and tenants.”

Initially focusing on property management and acquisition or sale of development land, the firm quickly developed a reputation for its considered and pragmatic advice.

Today, it employs a team of nine and has expanded its portfolio to encompass residential sales and lettings, planning guidance; development agreements and agricultural services.

The last two years have seen the most significant growth for Wells McFarlane. Having completed deals with some of Leicestershire’s most well-known businesses including Next, Joules and ATM Automation, the firm now manages in excess of 2.5 million sq ft of commercial property space. In addition, its professional services team has successfully been involved in the planning permission and sale of over 2000 residential plots, largely fuelled by the need for all councils to have a five year land supply.

Most recently, Trevor’s team has also been involved in advising landowners on land which is now being taken forward for development under option for Distribution Warehouse purposes.

“This has been an exciting project for us and should provide a further six million sq ft of modern warehouse buildings and logistics space within the county to meet the needs of large retailers and distribution companies,” Trevor added.

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BSP Consulting reveals upturn in private housing projects CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL engineering firm BSP Consulting is reporting a major increase in inquiries about new housing developments – signalling what it believes is a significant upturn in private house building.

The company, which has an office in De Montfort Street, Leicester, has been approached to assist with the design of plans for more than 6,000 new private homes across the region and beyond since the start of 2015.The proposed developments range from large-scale schemes featuring hundreds of houses to bespoke individual projects of ten or 20 homes.

The trend marks a 40% increase on the same period last year, said business development director Jef Todd.

“The demand for civil and structural engineering skills is very often a barometer of how trends are going in the construction sector, as we tend to get involved in the process at an early stage, and we have noticed a sharp increase in the number of inquiries we have received in our East Midlands offices for work connected to private housing developments,” said Jef. “Since the start of this year, we have been approached to assist with proposals for 6,000 new private homes in areas from Lincolnshire in the east up to County Durham in the north and down to Northamptonshire. Some are being planned and built by multi-national developers, while others are due to be constructed by smaller companies.

“There is a recognised shortage of housing and the trend that we are experiencing is not only welcome news for the construction sector generally, it is also good news for those individuals and families who are looking for private homes to buy.”

BSP Consulting, which is based at Oxford Street, Nottingham, and also has offices at Pride Park, Derby, De Montfort Street, Leicester, and Solly Street, Sheffield, provides civil, structural, traffic, transportation, geotechnical and environmental engineering services across the construction industry in all sectors.

Its pre-planning work includes site feasibility studies, flood risk assessments, transport and travel plans, design of infrastructure, such as roads and drainage, as well as design work on homes and buildings.

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STRUTT & PARKER are offering for sale a 3-acre building plot with planning permission for a contemporary 6-bedroom house.

The company is involved in a number of key East Midlands housing schemes currently, including regeneration schemes Castleward in Derby and Cotgrave Colliery in Nottinghamshire.

In June, data released by Barbour ABI showed that the number of contracts awarded for new build residential units has been strong so far in 2015, with the comparative figures for the first four months of

this year showing a 32% rise from the corresponding months of 2014.

Barbour ABI is one of the chosen providers of construction data for the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Government, and has a reputation for being a leading provider of construction intelligence services.

For more information visit www. bsp-consulting.co.uk

£30 million student flats complex planned

As reported in the Leicester Mercury, Plans for a £30 million expansion of a riverside student flats complex in Leicester’s West End have been drawn up.

The scheme, proposed by Code Student Accommodation, would see a 14 storey block built on land to the south of the company’s existing accommodation at the previously-converted Equity Shoe factory in Western Road.

Code has acquired land at the rear of the Western pub, from Everards brewery, and a former knitwear factory for the development.

The pub itself will not be affected but a former coach house would be demolished.

The new block, which would enclose a large digital clock, would overlook the River Soar and nearby Bede Park.

The plans, being considered by planning officers at Leicester City Council, also include extending the other end of the 660 bed Equity complex to where Baby Planet now stands.

Jamie Lewis, Code’s managing director, said the project would take the number of students on site up to 1,100.

The property - The Orchard, Sibbertoft, Near Market Harborough - is situated in a secluded part of rural Northamptonshire and comprises land to the South West of Sulby Lodge Farm amounting to some 3 acres and an agricultural building which has approval for change of use to a dwelling (PD/2014/0025).

Further plans and details are available on the Daventry District Council website or via Strutt and Parker.

Guide price: £450,000.

For more information, contact Edward Brassey at Strutt & Parker on 01858 897542 or visit www. struttandparker.com

Matlock development site SCARGILL MANN & CO are offering for sale a development site in a central location within Matlock town centre.

The property - 1 & 3 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3BU - has full planning permission for redevelopment of the two existing buildings to create two dwellings, plus the erection of four new dwellings.

Offers around £500,000 are invited. For details, or to arrange a viewing, contact Scargill Mann & Co on 01629 584591 or email: matlock@scargillmann.co.uk

Burbage plot: £155k PICKER & ELLIOTT are asking £155,000 for a single building plot in a highly regarded and desirable area of Burbage.

The plot - at Forresters Road, Burbage, Leics. - has planning permission for a four-bed detached house (ref: 14/01159/FUL) For more information, contact Picker & Elliott on 01455 612613 or email: info@homesinhinckley.co.uk

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Developer Signs Agreement With RSPB To Provide New Homes For Wildlife A UNIQUE partnership between a quality homebuilder and the RSPB will mean housing developments with integrated natural habitats being built in the area, benefitting local wildlife.

Barratt Developments has signed an agreement - the first of its kind in the country – with the RSPB to provide for wildlife at its forthcoming homes developments in Leicestershire using updated landscaping and planting techniques.

It is hoped that this agreement John Reddington, Managing Director of between the major homebuilder David Wilson Homes East Midlands and conservation charity will help boost biodiversity at a time when the country’s urban wildlife struggles, with 60% of bees, birds, bugs and mammals currently facing decline.

Welcoming the partnership, Mike Clarke, Chief Executive of the RSPB, said: “With hundreds of thousands of homes needed across the country in the next few years, now is the time for conservationists and homebuilders to pull together to ensure the wildlife is boosted rather than ousted in the process.

“We are confident that many positive steps can be taken to build wildlife into new housing developments, giving nature and people a home and increasing quality of life, and all relatively simply and cheaply.”

John Reddington, Managing Director of David Wilson Homes East Midlands, part of Barratt Developments, said; “Our partnership with the RSPB demonstrates how we can protect and enhance local wildlife, while also benefitting the economy and improving health and wellbeing for our customers and the communities we create.”

The partnership will also see David Wilson Homes East Midlands working with the RSPB to raise employee awareness of wildlife-friendly best practice across its sites in the region and throughout its supply chain nationally.

Partnership opportunities in Oadby & Wigston OADBY AND WIGSTON Borough Council is the owner of the East Street and Sandhurst Street Car parks in Oadby. The Town Centre Masterplan proposes that the car parks could be redeveloped to provide housing, shopping and improved car parking.

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council is the owner of the Junction Road/ Paddock Street and Frederick Street car parks in Wigston. The Town Centre Masterplan proposes that the car parks could be redeveloped to provide housing, office space, shopping and improved car parking.

There is an opportunity for a developer to join with the Council to deliver comprehensive development in line with the allocations set out in the Oadby & Wigston Town Centres Area Action Plan.

For more information please contact the Planning Policy and Regeneration Team at Oadby & Wigston Borough Council by emailing to: invest@oadby-wigston.gov.uk or by phoning: 0116 257 2644.

Interesting properties for sale at the July Savills Auction THE FOLLOWING properties are being offered for sale at the next Savills Property Auction on Thursday 9th July 2015: LOT 7: Commercial development site at Mount Street, New Basford, Nottingham NG7 7HX - Total site area 0.415 acres. Architects’ plans are available showing the development of a new large-scale multilevel industrial unit. Guide Price: £250,000+ LOT 19: Terraced period cottage for renovation at 7 Main Street, Frisby on the Wreake, Leics. LE14 2NJ - offers accommodation dating back to 1417 and is originally part timber-framed. Guide Price: £80,000£100,000.

LOT 20: Commercial Yard/Development Site of 0.10 acre at Junction of High Church Street & Wycliffe Street, New Basford, Nottingham NG7 7JP. Architects’ plans are available showing the development of a Live Work Scheme, subject to planning. Guide Price: £75,000.

LOT 25: Residential development opportunity at The Monkhouse Development, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1HX. Detailed planning consent for 6 dwellings, and outstanding views. Guide Price: £325,000 £350,000.

LOT 27: Superb ‘Grand Designs’ development opportunity at Cox’s Water Tower, Cox’s Hill, Gainsborough, Lincs. DN21 1HH. This is a Grade II listed four-storey former water tower, occupying a oneacre site in an uphill area of the town.

Planning permission for conversion to one dwelling and the erection of 2 further detached dwellings. Guide Price: £120,000-£140,000.

LOT 29: Development land at Jardine Crescent/Jobs Lane, Coventry CV4 9EB. This is a 0.431 acre site occupying a prominent corner position. Deemed suitable for a range of commercial and residential uses, subject to planning. Guide Price: £175,000.

LOT 33: Grade II Listed cottage and adjoining coach house at Grovewood Cottage & Coach House, Holgate, Clifton Village, Nottingham NG11 8NH. An Cox’s Water Tower opportunity to create an individual home, subject to planning. Guide Price: £140,000-£160,000.

The auction takes place on Thursday 9th July 2015 at The Centenary Suite, Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Colwick Road, Nottingham NG2 4BE starting 2.30pm. For more information, contact Savills on 0115 934 8080 or visit the website at www.savills.co.uk

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Do any of these tools belong to you?

HUNDREDS of power tools have been recovered by Leicestershire Police officers and they are now trying to reunite them with their owners.

They have uploaded more than 200 photos of the recovered property and want you to view it and let them know if it is yours.

The property was recovered over the bank holiday weekend from locations across Leicester. It is believed to have been stolen from vans across the city and county since January 2015.

Detective Inspector Jonny Monks, said: “We have recovered hundreds of items ranging from lawnmowers and bags of nails to chain saws, drills and angle grinders.

“We are now on a mission to reunite all this property with its rightful owners.

“If you have had your van broken into please take a look at the pictures and get in touch with us if you believe any of the items are yours. A member of our team will then contact you.

“If you can prove the item is yours and you have a receipt, great.

However, we know not everyone will still have these, so we also want to hear from you if you can identify the items by other means, such as distinguishing marks, dents, scratches and alterations.”

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Six men aged between 14 and 27 have been arrested for theft offences and have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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House and large plot with consent for 2 dwellings BERRY BROS Estate Agents are offering for sale a detached house sitting on a half-acre plot with planning consent for 2 more dwellings.

The property - 77 Harrington Road, Desborough, Northamptonshire NN14 2NJ - has been owned and occupied by the same family since it was built in 1925. It iis now in need of modernisation.

The guide price is £380,000.

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Factory/warehouse with trade counter in Leicester

ANDREW & ASHWELL are offering for sale a traditional single storey factory/warehouse premises with small first floor ancillary offices, trade counter and a showroom.

The property - 134 Duncan Road, Leicester LE2 8ED - has a gross internal floor area of approximately 13,528 sq.feet, and the agents understand that the premises benefit from an established use for general manufacturing and warehousing. the surrounding locality is characterised by residential, including threestorey residential immediately to the east of the property. Consequently, the premises may be suitable for residential redevelopment, subject to planning.

Offers in the region of £495,000 are invited for the freehold. There is no VAT charged.

For more information, contact Malcolm Grayson on 0116 254 1220 or email: mdg@andash.co.uk

JELD-WEN LAUNCHES LATEST JOINERY CATALOGUE JELD-WEN, the UK’s leading manufacturer of timber doors, windows and stairs, has launched its latest summer 2015 joinery catalogue, which will be available from 6th July.

Aimed at trade professionals, the new catalogue is a guide to the entire JELD-WEN range, including doors, room dividers, patio doorsets, windows and stairs.

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Georgina Campbell, Head of Marketing at JELD-WEN, said: “The latest summer 2015 catalogue is packed full of new and exciting products. It has been streamlined to make it a comprehensive guide to the range available and as convenient as possible for the reader to be able to compare products at a glance.”

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Defending the greenbelt at all costs is “populist and simplistic” BUILDING on greenbelt land need not be environmentally disastrous and can be better than cramming endless new developments into congested urban spaces, according to a Birmingham City University planning expert.

Responding to figures in June suggesting that the number of new homes being approved on greenbelt land in England has increased five-fold in the last five years, Alister Scott, Professor of Environmental and Spatial Planning, said: “There is a danger of viewing the countryside as a place to protect, when in fact it needs economic growth and development too. The simple and populist idea of simplistically protecting the greenbelt and cramming development into urban areas needs to stop.

“Fundamentally, we need more homes with good infrastructure services, including green space for recreation and exercise, but also for flood protection and water quality.

There is a need to look at the underlying causes of the ‘problem’ rather than treat the green belt in isolation. The greenbelt is not a resource that is currently maximising its benefits to society.

“As many have argued there is a housing crisis and we do need to build more houses and communities. These need to be with the services they need to flourish and not the ‘stack ‘em high’ Ryan Air housing model that the Government seems so keen on.

“We need to clarify the housing need at a regional level perhaps using housing market areas linked with travel to work areas, moving away from local authority insularity.

From this there needs to be a grown up discussion about where the best places are to absorb development, but we must avoid using a one size fits all approach.

“Planning policies are currently too vague and there needs to be greater certainty that developments are being sought in the right places.”

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The Cottage, Moor Lane, Willoughby, Rugby, CV23 8BT A period cottage with potential for further extension or redevelopment with large garden overlooking the village Church. Extending to 0.20 acres Guide Price: £180,000 to £200,000 Meadowbank, Tanworth Lane, Beoley, Warwickshire B98 9EH Freehold bungalow within a small belt of ribbon development requiring complete renovation or redevelopment. Extending to 0.98 acres Guide Price: £250,000 to £300,000 Arable Land at Barby Road, Ashby St. Ledgers, Daventry NN11 7HA A block of productive arable land in a single enclosure with road frontage.

Extending to 13.58 acres or thereabouts Guide Price: £130,000 to £140,000 Pasture Land at Pipewell, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 1QZ An attractive block of historic park land, part of Pipewell Hall, with road frontage and mains water. Extending to 27.86 acres or thereabouts Guide Price: £250,000 to £280,000 Arable Land at Hellidon, Northamptonshire NN11 6HZ A block of productive arable land in four enclosures with road frontage.

Extending to 23.50 acres or thereabouts Guide Price: £200,000

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Council finishes improving thousands of tenants’ homes NORTH WEST Leicestershire District Council has improved 3,771 tenants’ homes across the district as it completes its Decent Homes Improvement Programme.

This programme was completed over a space of three years with £19.5 million of Government Decent Homes Backlog Funding Grant and £7.5 million funding from the council itself.

It was successful in bringing the council’s housing stock up to the national standard for its tenants.

The improvements made to homes included: 3,188 homes received new doors and windows 2,094 homes had new kitchens installed 1,031 homes received brand new heating systems 574 full electrical rewires were carried out 452 new roofs were issued.

Councillor Roger Bayliss, Portfolio Holder for Housing at North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “With this programme complete and with every one of our tenants now living in a property which is compliant with the national standard, we can look to the future and ways to improve our properties further.

“This is where the Green and Decent Pilot Programme is so important. We have installed various energy saving technologies, such as solar panels and biomass boilers, to run council homes more efficiently. We aim to find out which is the best energy saving technology to roll out to more of our properties. This will help our tenants save money and live in more environmentally friendly homes.”

The Green and Decent Pilot Programme has seen four different renewable technologies installed in 12 council properties across the district, all aimed at finding which technology is best for different types of properties.

Site with consent for a Care Village in Nottingham FHP Property Consultants are inviting offers in the region of £1.2 million for a development site at Occupation Road, Nottingham NG6 8RD. Outline Planning Permission (ref: 13/01445/POUT) has been granted for a 99-bed residential care accommodation but alternative uses may be considered, subject to planning.

A site layout has been produced by Reynolds Associates which shows the land being capable of yielding up to 46 dwellings. It is understood that this indicative scheme has been discussed with Nottingham City Council’s Planning Department who would be receptive to residential development at the site subject to the necessary permissions.

For more information, contact Theo Till at FHP on 0115 841 1148 or email: theo@fhp.co.uk

Annesley Woodhouse plot: £32k + GRAHAM PENNY Auctions are offering for sale BY AUCTION a building plot adjacent to 2A Fox Street, Annesley Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire NG17 9HX. The 225 sq.metre plot has planning permission (ref: V/2014/0341) from Ashfield District Council for a three-bedroom detached chalet bungalow with integral garage.

For sale BY AUCTION on Friday 10th July 2015 at Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, nottingham NG2 4BE - auction starts at 11.30am.

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Ministers must reform compulsory purchase to deliver £466bn Infrastructure Plan, says CLA GOVERNMENT must bring compulsory purchase reform into legislation as a priority if it to deliver its £466bn National Infrastructure Plan, warns the CLA, which represent landowners, farmers and rural businesses.

The CLA continues to lead the campaign for reform and is making its call in a submission to the Treasury consultation. The Government must now decide how to take this consultation forward into law.

The organisation says that the current land purchase system, used for the delivery of major infrastructure projects, is inherently unfair and leads to extended periods of uncertainty, hardship negotiation and dispute. This can cause delays and costs in delivery of projects, a fact acknowledged by the Chancellor in March when he began consultation on reform.

The consultation proposes reforms designed to ensure that all parties are better informed; that acquiring authorities take a more positive negotiating stance with landowners; pay proper compensation; and enable advance payments to be claimed easier and earlier. It also proposes paying interest on unpaid compensation after entry, which has not been the case for many years, and a clear process to enable decisions to be made to a known timetable.

CLA President Henry Robinson said: “Now is the time to put in place compulsory purchase rules that are fit for the 21st century and that recognise the impact of these schemes on farmers, landowners and rural businesses.

Currently these businesses face years of terrible uncertainty and bitter disputes, but much of this can be avoided by placing them at the centre of the decision making process rather than ancillary to that process.

“If this issue is not addressed, many of the major infrastructure projects can only be delivered in the timeframes set out in the National Infrastructure Plan by riding roughshod over individuals and small businesses, causing huge financial loss and unfathomable emotional stress.”

“The proposals set out in this consultation are a welcome step towards a clearer, fairer and faster process. Now it is up to the Government to act quickly and enact legislation so that companies like HS2 Ltd are obligated to treat individual landowners and farmers more fairly.”

Rare opportunity to develop an historic building SAVILLS Lincoln are offering for sale Langwith Mill and Langwith Mill House at Nether Langwith, Nottinghamshire NG20 9JF. Langwith Mill House is a Grade II Listed late 18th century dressed coursed rubble building under slate roof, which has previously been used as a restaurant. Set over two and half storeys, the southern elevation has a late 19th century extension and a barn attached to the northern elevation. To the rear is a court yard and former car park.

The Mill was constructed in the 1760s and was used as a cotton mill for the following 125 years, before being converted into a corn mill in the 1880s.

The agents understand that the mill is deemed to be outside of the Listed curtilage of the House.

In all the site is around 2.56 acres and is within the village conservation area. The Mill, offers about 1576 square metres of floors space over 4 floors, whilst the House offers in excess of 420 square metres over two floors and including the adjoining barn.

Langwith Mill provides a purchaser with an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a site which, subject to planning, could offer multiple uses, including commercial, light industrial or residential.

Price on application. For more information, contact Savills Lincoln on 01522 508908 or visit www.savills.co.uk

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Church Broughton plot: £160k guide SCARGILL MANN & CO are offering for sale BY AUCTION a building plot measuring one-sixth of an acre with detailed planning consent for 2 detached dwellings and garages.

The land - adjacent to Knaves Bank, Main Street, Church Broughton, Derbyshire DE65 5AS - is to be sold by public auction on Thursday 16th July 2015 at The Bang & Olufsen Board Room, IPRO Stadium, Pride Park, Derby - commencing at 3pm.

The auction guide price is £160,000.

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Post-election supply surge fails to materialise in East Midlands HOPES for post-election supply bounce fail to materialise as vendor instructions fall for seventh consecutive month • A quarter (24%) more surveyors expect higher house prices over the next three months in the East Midlands • New buyer enquiries increase at fastest rate in over a year • But 6% more surveyors report drop in new homes for sale House prices in the East Midlands rose again in May, at more than double the rate than in April, as the stock of homes per UK surveyor fell to a record low since the data series began in January 1978, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

While 27% more surveyors saw prices rise in May (the same month in which the Nationwide Building Society estimated that the average price of a home in the UK has now climbed to £195,000), supply to the market declined for the seventh consecutive month with 6% more surveyors reporting a drop in new instructions.

The rise in new buyer enquiries, which more than doubled from a net balance of 12% in April to 25% in May and lack of supply are squeezing prices and surveyors in the East Midlands expressed some surprise at the lack of ‘post-election supply bounce’ following the unexpectedly decisive outcome to the poll.

In addition, the East Midlands is one of the two areas of the country where rent expectations are most elevated, with respondents anticipating rents will rise across all parts of the UK over the next three months as tenant demand continues to increase.

Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, said: “There had been some hope that the removal of political uncertainty would encourage more properties onto the market but the initial indications are that this is not proving to be the case. As a result, it is hardly surprising that prices across the East Midlands are continuing to rise – with the reality meaning that properties are not becoming any more affordable any time soon.

“However, what we are seeing in the East Midlands is an encouraging spike in the lettings market – with rising rents as a result of increased tenant demand – alluding to elevated expectations across the region.”

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Terex Inspires More Women To Join Construction Industry ACCORDING to a recent report by The Chartered Institute of Building, there has been a significant increase in the number of women working in construction roles over the past 12 months.

However, with a national skills shortage and ageing workforce, the government is calling for more companies to support this trend and encourage greater diversity on the shop floor.

Global equipment solutions provider, Terex Construction, is committed to inspiring the next generation of female engineers.

As such, the company has linked in with the government’s #NotJustForBoys campaign, implementing new initiatives to encourage women to consider a career in manufacturing.

Site dumper logistics team member, Lisa Perkins, was one of six women inspired to join Terex following last year’s Women in the Workforce Open Day. Here, Lisa tells her story. “Before taking a job in the construction sector, I had previously worked as an accountant. But, after a number of years, I made the decision to look for a more ‘hands on’ career, so changed professions entirely and trained as a welder.

“Although the job was really rewarding and challenging, I went along to last year’s Women in the Workforce Open Day after hearing about Terex Construction’s recruitment opportunities from a friend.

“The day was really inspirational.

Although I wasn’t expecting it, more than a dozen applicants attended,

Search begins for East Midlands fbe Awards winners 2015 ENTRIES are now being invited for an awards scheme that highlights some of the best construction schemes across the East Midlands.

all with a clear passion for the construction industry. A number of us were offered roles the very next day, so I made the decision to join the company alongside a number of other female team members.

“I initially started on the backhoe loader manufacturing line, before moving across to site dumpers a few months later. The job is hugely varied and I undertake a number of tasks; everything from selecting engine parts and coordinating lists for the pickers to managing trolleys and getting involved in production.

“It’s this variety which I enjoy the most, along with the friendly team I work with and the dynamism of the entire factory. There’s massive potential at Terex. Last year we had more units going through the factory than ever before. Next year, projections will see this figure soar even higher.

“Working at Terex is such a great job for anyone passionate about the construction industry. Terex values make us a solid unit – gender isn’t

important. Everyone supports each other and we have a great time manufacturing products we’re really proud of.

“In the future, I hope to become team leader for site dumpers. Other than that, I want to come in every morning and do the best job I can possibly do. I’m proud of what we do at Terex and I’m proud to be part of the team.

“I don’t come to work for a pay packet; I come to work because I love my job. We’re like a family.”

Lisa joined Terex Construction last year as part of the company’s Women in the Workforce programme. For more information about Terex Construction or its 2015 recruitment open days, please email construction@terex.com

Development site in Ripley with potential for 137 dwellings FHP PROPERTY Consultants are offering for sale an industrial development site with residential development potential.

The land - at the Former Butterley Engineering Works, Butterley Hill, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3QZ - has a total site area of 13.24 acres and has been totally cleared, with the exception of 2 Grade II Listed buildings which sit on the north-west corner of the site.

The property is being sold on behalf of Coast Properties & Finance Ltd (in Administration) acting by its Administrators, Sarah rayment and Shay Bannon of BDO LLP, as agents for the seller and without personal liability on the basis of an assignment of a 999 year lease from 15th March 2006.

As the site has been vacant since 2009, and the Council are unable to demonstrate a five-year residential land supply, a Planning Report produced by Freeths Solicitors concludes that there is a ‘very good’ chance of securing planning consent for residential development of the site. In the Derbyshire 2013 SHLAA it was determined that the site has potential for development for 137 dwellings, based on 30 dwellings per hectare. The adjacent site has already been developed for residential use.

Offers in the region of £1.65 million+VAT are invited on an unconditional basis.

For more information, contact FHP property consultants on 0115 841 1155 or visit www.fhpliving.co.uk

The East Midlands fbe (Forum for the Built Environment) will be staging its annual awards event on 15th October 2015 at the City Rooms in Leicester.

Around 120 professionals from the construction, development and property sector in the East Midlands are expected to attend the East Midlands fbe’s sixth annual awards ceremony and dinner.

MC for the evening will be BBC East Midlands political editor John Hess.

Now the hunt has begun for worthy winners of the awards, which recognise and reward the scheme and the whole team behind it.

Last year’s overall winner was The King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester, which also took the best Non-Residential Award. Best Refurbishment and Regeneration Award went to Castleward in Derby, which is being developed by Compendium Living. St James Gate, Anstey, in Leicestershire, received the Best Residential Award.

This year the awards will feature the same three categories – NonResidential, Residential, and Refurbishment and Regeneration.

They are free to enter and are open to any schemes in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire that have been completed between October 2014 and September 2015. Nominations can be made by anyone involved in the scheme, not just members of the fbe.

The deadline for nominations is Friday 21st August 2015. Entries will be judged by a select panel of construction professionals.

East Midlands fbe regional chairman Jef Todd, development director at civil and structural engineering firm BSP Consulting, said: “Each year it becomes more difficult for the judges to choose the winners, which illustrates the very high standard of development in schemes over many sectors in the East Midlands, and we are looking forward to seeing the nominations that are put forward this year.”

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Asphalt Demonstration wins regional civil engineering award Leicester City Mr B P Thakor (c/o Agent: K.Morad, 60 St Annes Drive, Leicester LE2 8HT) - Change of use from offices to 3 self-contained flats - at 48 Granby Street, Leicester.

Mr H Singh (c/o Agent: K.Morad, 60 St Annes Drive, Leicester LE2 8HT) - Change of use from offices to 4 self-contained flats - at 53A London Road, Leicester.

Northern Trust Company Ltd (c/o Agent: Alexis De Pol, De Pol Associates, Farington House, Stanifield Business Park, Stanifield Lane, Leyland, Lancs. PR25 4UA) - Demolition of existing buildings; Outline Planning Application for up to 66 dwellings - at Evelyn Drive & Evesham Road, Faircharm Industrial Estate, Leicester.

Miss Anjali Kumari (c/o: 24 Moira Street, Leicester LE4 6LA) - Change of use from doctor’s surgery to residential - at 24 Moira Street, Leicester LE4 6LA. Mr J Singh (c/o Agent: Keshiv Sudera, Design Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QR) - Industrial building with ancillary office - at Ashton Close, Ashton Business Park, Leicester.

Cat Girl Ltd (c/o Agent: Kurosh Murad, KMC Consultancy, 60 St Annes Drive, Leicester LE2 8HT) - First floor extension to factory - at 46 Chesterfield Road, Leicester LE5 5LF. Leicester Lift Company Ltd (c/o Agent: Marc Harrison, The Design Buro, 13 Whitehall Road, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3AE) - Single storey extension at rear of medical centre - at Merridale Medical Centre, 8 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester.

Miss Emma Popat (c/o: 44 Cambridge Street, Leicester LE3 0JP) - Two self-contained flats and dormer extension to rear - at 48 Cambridge Street, Leicester.

Vadesha Properties (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver, 5 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HH) - Demolition of garage and erection of 2 houses at land adjacent to 65 Nursery Road, Leicester.

Guideline Advisers Ltd (c/o Agent: Neil McMinn, Ink Drawn Ltd, 27 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5QS) - Change of use of part of building from offices to 2 self-contained flats - at 100-102 Cedar Road, Leicester.

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THE LOW TEMPERATURE Asphalt Demonstration in Leicestershire was declared winner of the small projects award at the regions’ major civil engineering event of the year, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East Midlands Awards 2015 which took place at the The Belfry Hotel, Nottingham on 5th June.

One of the major events of the regional built environment calendar, the 2015 Awards recognised outstanding examples of East Midlands’ design and construction completed in 2014. The low temperature asphalt demonstration project competed with 44 other projects from across the region to gain its well-deserved win.

David Balmforth, ICE President 2014-15 and Adrian Coy, Vice President 2014-2015 presented the awards at a ceremony during a black-tie dinner attended by over 360 guests.

The Small Projects Award celebrates safety and environmental management, innovation and project design application.

The judges said: “The demonstration project claimed to be the first use of low temperature asphalt on the Strategic Road Network in the UK and could have significant benefits in reducing carbon emissions and works time reductions.”

The project also celebrates the state-of-the-art Explore DfMA (Design for Manufacture Approach) and pre-casting facility that Laing O’Rourke has established in the heart of the East Midlands.”

Congratulations to client, Highways England and partners, A-One+ and Lafarge Tarmac.

The potential benefits of using warm mix asphalt on the strategic road network are very significant. Recognising this A-one+ in collaboration with Lafarge Tarmac and the Highways Agency undertook a demonstration project on the A46 at Cossington.

The objective was to demonstrate there was no detriment in using these materials and to quantify the benefits to this project and potentially across Area 7, as well as the whole national high speed network in terms of cost and sustainability. The potential savings in Area 7 include 700 tonnes of carbon and a reduction in time that road works affect the network of 800 hours.

ICE East Midlands Chairman, Andy Warrington who presided over this year’s awards ceremony said: “These awards are a great opportunity to celebrate the civil engineering profession with the inspirational people and teams delivering projects across our region. Congratulations to A-One+, client, Highways England and partners, Lafarge Tarmac for gaining this top award.”

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Enderby barn for conversion: £90k NEST estate Agents are offering for sale a barn with full planning permission for conversion to a two-bed dwelling.

The barn - at Cross Street, Enderby, Leicester - is available at an asking price of £90,000.

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Judging for the Structural Timber Awards Started in June OVER 160 ENTRIES across 14 categories have been submitted to this year’s Structural Timber Awards and it looks like it is set to be a competitive and major inaugural event.

Mr D Banning (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) - Change of use from professional and financial services to shop and 2 flats on ground floor and 2 flats on first floor, plus single storey & first floor extension at rear - at 186 Uppingham Road, Leicester.

The judging process has commenced with submissions from the likes of: ARH, Arup, B & K Structures, Engenuiti, Fordingbridge, HESS Timber, Kingspan Insulation, Morgan Sindall, Prewett Bizley Architects, Ramboll UK, SIG RoofSpace, Stora Enso and Wiehag. The winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony on 06 October at the NEC, Birmingham following the shortlist announcement on 01 July.

The awards will attract over 500 national business leaders and high profile decision makers from the construction industry and will provide a significant platform for targeting the timber industry. They will also present the ideal opportunity for professionals to maximise industry exposure and penetrate this economically important market. Each of the judges will assess three of the 14 categories on a strict and confidential marking system to establish the award category winners, and any ‘Highly Commended’ entries.

Andrew Carpenter, Chair of the judging panel said: “These Awards are set to be the highlight of our construction calendar - interest has been phenomenal, clearing demonstrating the breadth of innovation in the timber sector. The timing could not be better - taking place during the first UK National Construction Week, when our industry pioneers will be congregating at the NEC.”

Approval For Two New Dwellings In Groby TRIGPOINT Conservation & Planning, a Loughborough-based planning and heritage consultancy, has helped to secure a valuable planning permission for two new dwellings in the Groby Conservation Area.

With a previous planning refusal for a similar scheme in the background, Trigpoint Conservation & Planning prepared a detailed planning and heritage statement that demonstrated that the proposed development by Architects LE1 would be a sympathetic addition to the Conservation Area.

The scheme, which was approved by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council’s planning committee, includes a two-storey extension to the existing house on the site and the erection of two new houses, one on the street frontage and one in the garden area to the rear, providing much needed housing in this attractive rural village.

Stephen Bradwell of Trigpoint Conservation & Planning said, ‘Having worked closely with the Council’s planning and conservation officer to produce an acceptable scheme for this sensitive location, we are delighted that this application has had a positive outcome and that we have been able to secure a valuable planning permission for our client, who is naturally very pleased.’

Mr Tarun Metha (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) Change of use of first floor from gym to 2 flats, plus external staircase at rear to access first floor flats - at 342 Welford Road, Leicester.

Jelson Limited (c/o Agent: Unit 370, Loughborough Road, Leicester LE4 5DR) - Change of use of first and second floors from office to 2 flats at 15 Rutland Street, Leicester.

Delilah Fine Foods Ltd (c/o Agent: Chris Gunby, Henry Mein Partnership, 12 Clarendon Street, Nottingham NG1 5HQ) - Change of use from bank to ground floor restaurant and 3 flats to first and second floor - at 4 St Martins, Leicester.

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Site for 5 dwellings in Newhall: £290k SCARGILL MANN & CO are inviting offers around £290,000 for a prime development plot at the rear of 61 High Street, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0HT. The land has Outline Planning Permission for 5 dwellings.

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Mr Darren Palfrey (c/o Agent: Sam Dearlove, Brian Dearlove Partnership, Unit D, Edward House, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, Whetstone, Leicestershire LE8 8EP) - Single storey storage unit and two storey modular offices - at 45 Disraeli Street, Leicester.

Mr Virk Paramjit (c/o Agent: Volta Designs, Kemp House, 152 City Road, London EC1V 2NX) - Change of use from house to 4 self-contained flats, single and two-storey extension at rear, plus dormer extension at rear at 243 Melton Road, Leicester.

Prime Padz Ltd (c/o Agent: K Morad, 60 St Annes Drive, Leicester LE2 8HT) - Prior approval application for change of use from offices to 9 self-contained flats - at 101 Princess Road East, Leicester.

Ingleby (1245) Ltd (c/o Agent: Andy Dowding, Franklin Ellis Architects, The Old Pumphouse, 5 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU) - Mixed use development: one fivestorey building comprising offices; one five-storey building comprising 2 ground floor retail/food/drink units and 54 two-bed flats; one five-storey building comprising one ground floor unit and 17 two-bed flats; parking for 150 cars - at Welford Place, New Walk, King Street, Marlborough Street and Welford Road, Leicester.

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Hinckley & Bosworth Miss L Waldron (c/o Agent: Paul Taylor, Thomas Taylor Planning, Castle House, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1BR) - Erection of 6 stables and tack room - at Barton Hill Fields Farm, Main Street, Barton in the Beans, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0DJ. Mrs Lynette Fallowes (c/o Agent: Tim Bailey, Bailey Design Limited, 43A Mitchells Court, Lower Gungate, Tamworth, Staffs. B79 7AS) - Erection of 8 dwellings (Revised scheme) at 8 Wood Lane, Norton juxta Twycross, Atherstone, Warks.

CV9 3QB. Mr R Kent (c/o Agent: S Raju, R3 Design Developments Ltd, The Glasshouse, 9 Hallam Close, Littlethorpe, Leics. LE19 2LA) Change of use from church to gymnasium - at Barlestone Methodist Church, 16 Newbold Road, Barlestone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0DZ. Mr David Sear-Mayes (c/o Agent: Malcolm Goodall, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) - Erection of 2 detached dwellings (Revised Proposal) - at land adjacent to Coach House Cottage, 1 Workhouse Lane, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3AS.

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Developer Urges Commuters Case Studies Required: To Cut Journey Times By City Dwellers Moving To A New Home Looking To A LOCAL homebuilder is encouraging workers with long daily commutes to visit its many new developments with great transport connections, after stats suggest the average British worker spends 11 working weeks every year commuting.

David Wilson Homes East Midlands, which has a range of new homes available across Leicestershire, believes many commuters could cut down the time and money spent in their cars simply by moving to a new home near to a major arterial route, such as the M1 or M69 motorways.

Figures from the Office of National Statistics show that the average commute has increased by nine minutes a day in the last decade, from 45 minutes to 54 minutes.

Based on four weeks of holiday per year and the standard 37.5 hour working week, this amounts to 11 weeks a year in terms of lost productivity.

Steve Smith, Sales Director for David Wilson Homes, said, “At the heart of all our new developments is a sense of community and family living. Workers who are having to travel further and for longer periods to get to and from work should consider how much time they could save if they bought a home at one of our new developments, which are carefully planned to support purchasers, considering aspects including their proximity to main road and rail commuter links.”

Further figures from the ONS also show that nearly 90% of the UK’s workforce continues to work at their employer’s premises.

Many of David Wilson Homes’ house designs incorporate studies to support the remaining 10% and those who benefit from flexible working.

Kate Faulkner, (pictured, right) leading independent property expert, said, “It’s

not surprising that commuting times have increased recently, as working from home has not caught on in the way it was predicted, and more people are priced out of living in London but still need to work there.

“Many new developments are purposefully located near superior transport links to cater for the modern commuter - for example David Wilson Homes’ Glenfield Park in Glenfield near the M1, or Farndon Fields in Market Harborough, from where you can reach London in less than an hour on the train.”

David Wilson Homes East Midlands is currently building a selection of high quality homes near excellent transport links at the following developments across Leicestershire: • Glenfield Park in Glenfield (near Junction 21A of the M1 and A46) • Farndon Fields in Market Harborough (near Market Harborough railway station) • Whetstone Park in Whetstone (near Junction 21 of the M1 and the M69) • The Chestnuts in Syston (near Syston railway station) • Sapcote Lea in Sapcote (near the M69) • The Meadows and Britannia Park in Burbage (near the M69 and A5) • Rearsby Roses in East Goscote (near the A46, M69 and M1) • David Wilson at Quorn (near Loughborough railway station and the M1) • The Greens in Hinckley (near the M69 and A5)

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RICS launches consultation on new global residential measurement standard Mr & Mrs D Clarke (c/o Agent: David Brooks, 40 Main Street, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9UU) Extension to existing cheese-making facility - at Sparkenhoe Farm, Main Road, Upton, Nuneaton, Warks.

CV13 6JX. Mr & Mrs G Denny (c/o Agent: Housemartin Designs, The Carthouse, Charhells Court, Upperfields Farm, Swepstone, Leics. LE67 2JG) Cessation of architectural salvage and reclamation yard and removal of the existing poultry buildings for the erection of 8 dwellings and associated works - at The Old House Farm, Sutton Lane, Cadeby, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0AR. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Paul Woolley Design, 58 Reed Pool Close, Countesthorpe, Leics. LE8 5RE) - Erection of 2 dwellings with access and garages - at land rear of 32 & 34 Kingsfield Road, Barwell, Leics. LE9 8GR. Mr Paul Checkley (c/o Agent: Arat Patel, Dalkin Scotton Partnership, 216 Fort Dunlop, Fort Parkway, Birmingham B24 9FD) - Erection of office/workshop building and creation of additional staff parking - at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, Dodwells Road, Hinckley, Leics.

LE10 3BZ. Triumph Motorcycles Ltd (c/o Agent: Arat Patel, Dalkin Scotton Partnership, 216 Fort Dunlop, Fort Parkway, Birmingham B24 9FD) Proposed visitors centre including cafe, shop and catering space, permanent collection display, flexible display space and conference/ presentation space - at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, Dodwells Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3BZ. Mr D A Biggs (c/o Agent: Andrew Taylor, A R Taylor Ltd, 7 Greenway, Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 6NL) Erection of 2 detached dwellings - at land adjacent to Stretton Cottages, Wolvey Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3JB. Ms Elsie Wong (c/o Agent: Lucy Lester, Corstorphine & Wright, The Old Library, Hagley Road, Stourbridge DY8 1QH) - Erection of 3 dwellings - at land rear of 15 Croft Close, Barwell, Leicester LE9 8EW. Central Regalia (c/o Agent: Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) Proposed office/industrial/storage/ distribution unit - at land adjacent to 4 watling Drive, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3EY.

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Chartered surveyors to provide input into new global residential measurement standard A NEW GLOBAL standard on measuring residential property has been published for consultation. RICS is encouraging the more than 100,000 chartered surveyors and property professionals from around the world to have their say on this landmark standard.

The International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS): Residential Buildings is the second in a series of global standards aimed at creating a uniform approach to how property is measured.

This is another step in advancing transparency and consistency across global property markets and follows on from IPMS: Office Buildings launched in November 2014. The IPMS coalition (IPMSC), which includes RICS and 60 other professional organisations, has tasked its independent standards committee to draft the new residential property measurement standard.

The consultation on IPMS: Residential Buildings runs from 15 June until 30 September

2015. Property professionals are encouraged to review the standard and provide their feedback during this period. The consultation document can be found at www. ipmsc.org/consultation “We are now proud to launch the consultation document for IPMS: Residential Buildings. I’d like to stress the benefits of this particular standard has for consumers.

Owning a home is one of the most important investment decisions we make. IPMS: Residential Buildings is therefore critical to promoting market transparency and consistency for consumers globally,” says Ken Creighton, Chair of IPMSC Board of Trustees and RICS Director of Professional Standards When the international residential

Development site in Great Addington BERRY BROS Estate Agents are offering for sale a rare opportunity to acquire a barn conversion development just outside the sought-after village of Great Addington.

The property - known as The Barns, Rectory Farm, Great Addington, Northamptonshire NN14 4BH - comprises three barns, all with full planning permission from East Northamptonshire Council, for conversion into residential dwellings.

The guide price is £400,000.

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Site for 6 detached homes in Loscoe BB&J are offering for sale a parcel of former garden land with outline planning consent for six detached family homes.

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measurement standard is finalised, the changes will be reflected in the RICS Code of Measuring Practice.

In May, we launched the RICS Property Measurement 1st Edition which incorporates IPMS: Office Buildings and is now the new uniform method for members, globally, to measure offices.

Research has found that, because of divergent property measurement standards, office measures could vary by up to 24% depending on the basis or location of the measurement used. IPMS: Office Buildings provides a uniform, transparent and consistent method to measure commercial property across the world. IPMS: Residential Buildings will have the same benefits, especially for consumers.

Lizzie hits the mark at Judy’s tennis camp LEICESTERSHIRE teen tennis player Lizzie Allwood is raising her game to new heights, following a stint at Judy Murray’s elite tennis training camp.

With on-going sponsorship from leading East Midlands commercial property specialist Andrew and Ashwell, Lizzie’s achievements over the past year led to a rare invitation to gain top-flight training from Judy, who is one of the UK’s top female coaches.

Lizzie from Broughton Lizzie Allwood and Judy Murray Astley in Leicestershire began competing in 2009 and attained a scholarship to Repton School, Derbyshire, where she combines tennis and schooling. For the past two years she has represented both Repton and Leicestershire’s Under 18s, despite having only just turned 15.

Over the past 12 months Lizzie has made remarkable progress, being on the Repton team that reached the Aberdare Cup team tennis Under 18s national finals last summer, as well as being part of the Year 10 team that finished fourth in the national schools event last December.

Malcolm Grayson, Director at Andrew and Ashwell is pleased to support Lizzie’s developing talent. “Lizzie continues to demonstrate exceptional skills and a commitment to succeed. Sport is a vital element of education and we know that Lizzie will work hard at everything she does. We wish her continued success and would be delighted to see her ultimately play at Wimbledon.”

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Melton Borough K & A Watchorn & Sons (c/o Agent: Mrs M Galloway, Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derbyshire DE74 2SL) - Residential development of up to 45 new dwellings with public open space, access, landscaping and drainage infrastructure - at Field 1357, Melton Road, Waltham on the Wolds, Leics.

Springbourne Homes (c/o Agent: Ms M Boyce, Savills, Ground Floor, City Point, 29 King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HL) - Residential development of up to 30 homes and associated environmental improvements - at Sandy Lane Poultry Farm, Sandy Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

Ian Sparrow Equipment Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr S Robinson, Studio 21 Design Ltd, 3 Church Walk, Sibsey, Boston, Lincs. PE22 0YA) Outline application for a residential development of 8 dwellings on the site of a previously demolished petrol station - at Ian Sparrow Equipment Ltd, Grantham Road, Bottesford, Notts. NG13 0EE.

Harborough District Aspects Building Services Ltd (c/o Agent: GB A&E Ltd, Ryton Organic Gardens, Wolston Lane, Ryton on Dunsmore, Warks. CV8 3LG) - Erection of 9 dwellings - at land north of Lutterworth Bypass, Moorbarns Lane, Lutterworth, Leics.

Msquare Architects Ltd (c/o: Leefe House, 27 Abbey Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9AA) - Demolition of existing former hall and erection of a two storey office building - at land rear of 13 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics.

Mr & Mrs C Howsin (c/o Agent: Peter Thompson ADT Ltd, Providence House, 49 Leicester Road, Broughton Astley, Leics. LE9 6QE) - Erection of 2 detached dwellings - at land adjacent to Ashbrook House & Homeland, Ashby Road, Gilmorton, Leics.

Mr & Mrs Martyn Jones (c/o Agent: Martyn Jones & Associates Ltd, The Reading Room, 33 Main Street, Medbourne, Market Harborough, Leics.) - Prior notification for the change of use of part of office to form 2 two-bedroom dwellings - at The Reading Room, 33 Main Street, Medbourne, Leics. LE16 8DT.

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Queen’s Speech Homes Pledge Gets Thumbs Up From Planning Experts A GOVERNMENT pledge to accelerate new home delivery on brownfield sites has been welcomed by planning experts at Bruton Knowles.

Nottingham-based partner at Bruton Knowles James Bailey said plans unveiled in the Queen’s Speech could see almost all the UK’s remaining brownfield land built on by 2020.

He said: “The Government has pledged to deliver 200,000 starter homes during the course of the next Parliament. The Housing Bill announced in the Queen’s Speech would provide a 20 per cent discount to first time buyers under 40 – triggering a nationwide building programme which would see 90 per cent of suitable brownfield sites built on by 2020.

“We would applaud this measure as Bruton Knowles has been lobbying for years to ensure that all suitable brownfield sites in and around our major cities are fully regenerated, reducing the requirement for green field sites to be earmarked for housing.”

James said East Midlands cities possessing significant reserves of brown field land could be among the first locations to benefit from the new programme.

He added: “The starter homes legislation will build on the existing NPPG advice published earlier in the year to allow homes as an exception on unviable or underused industrial land.”

He said the Housing Bill would provide a register of brown field land with the intention of accelerating the construction of new homes on previously developed and under-utilised sites.

Measures were also outlined to simplify and speed up neighbourhood planning procedures.

“The new bill aims to encourage self-build projects under the Right to Build initiative - giving people the right to be allocated land with planning permission by their local authority to build a home on.”

The Housing Bill will also oblige housing associations to allow tenants the opportunity to purchase their homes – extending the right to buy to some 1.3m housing association tenants.

James concluded: “We are on record as supporting any and all legislation which accelerates home building and wider home ownership – especially if we can meet this need without increasing demand on our countryside.

“The new Housing Bill announced in the Queen’s Speech can’t come too soon for the thousands of people yet to take their first steps on the property ladder.”

NHBC wins top Plain English award

Homeowners benefit from NHBC’s ‘Crystal’ clear Buildmark policy NHBC, the UK’s leading warranty provider and standard setting body for new build homes, has achieved the Crystal Mark from the Plain English campaign, in recognition of the clarity of its new Buildmark policy document.

As part of a revamped offering for consumers and to comply with communication standards issued by the Financial Conduct Authority, NHBC has reworded and redesigned the Buildmark policy document to ensure it is clear, fair and not misleading. The new, accredited document is effective for new home plots registered from 1 April 2015.

The Plain English campaign has been issuing the Crystal Mark as a seal of approval for document clarity since 1990. It now appears on over 21,000 different documents from over 1,600 organisations worldwide, and is the only internationally-recognised mark that identifies the clearest possible information for consumers.

Philip Grisewood, Product Manager – Buildmark, NHBC commented: “NHBC’s ten-year Buildmark warranty and insurance cover currently protects around 1.6 million homes across the UK, so it is vital that the information is presented in a clear and concise manner to ensure homeowners fully understand their policy.”

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Allotments sale paves way for new affordable homes A 2.5-hectare site off Saffron Lane in Leicester will be sold by the city council to pave the way for more than 100 new affordable homes.

Part of the former St Mary’s allotments site, between Saffron Lane and Aylestone Road, will be sold to developers Westleigh to create the much-needed homes.

Another 4.1-hectare part of the site will be retained by the council and transformed into a public open space, with members of the local community involved in coming up with proposals for the land. Initial ideas for the space include a play area, natural green space and a community garden.

The new development will include 122 affordable homes with off-street parking. The homes will be a mixture of sizes, to meet local housing needs, and will include wheelchair-accessible accommodation.

The development will be accessed off Saffron Lane and will be designed with good access for cyclists and pedestrians.

Work is expected to start on site within a year.

City mayor Peter Soulsby said: “I’m very pleased that this land – which has long been earmarked for housing development in our local plan – will now provide much-needed new homes for the city.

“Alongside this important new development, we will create a new public green space and involve the local community in setting this up.

“I’m sure this development will be another example of how regeneration, when done in the right way, can bring a winning mix of investment, homes and leisure spaces to our local communities.”

Matthew Moore, property director at Westleigh, said, “We’re very proud to work alongside Leicester City Council on this exciting project which will meet local demand for high quality affordable and starter homes and hopefully inspire further regeneration projects in the Leicester area and beyond.”

Leicester’s adopted core strategy has identified a need for more than 25,000 new homes to be built in the city by 2026.

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John Littlejohn Designer Homes (c/o: Former Railway Station, Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics.

LE8 0LN) - Erection of 26 dwellings with associated landscaping, roads, drainage and parking facilities - at John Littlejohn Ltd, Former Railway Station, Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics. LE8 0LN Britecare Dental Practice (c/o Agent: Rutland Planning, 2 Harewood Close, Langham, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7JZ) - Erection of 4 two-storey dwellings and conversion of A1 use building to form 2 dwellings - at 11A Fairfield Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9QQ. David Wilson Homes East Midlands (c/o: Forest Business Park, Cartwright Way, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1GL) - Erection of 18 dwellings - at land east of Longbreach Road, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics.

CJC Development Co Ltd (c/o Agent: BM3 Architecture Ltd, 28 Pickford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5QH) - Erection of up to 270 dwellings and associated works - at land off Farndon Road, Market Harborough, Leics.

DB Symmetry (c/o Agent: Framptons, Oriel House, 42 North Bar, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0TH) - Outline application for the erection of up to 278,709 sqm of storage, distribution buildings (B8) with ancillary offices, creation of access onto A4303 and emergency services only access onto A5, formation of a lorry park, creation of SuDS facilities and other associated infrastructure and demolition of Glebe Farmhouse at land adjacent to Glebe Farm, Coventry Road, Lutterworth, Leics.

Mynt Design (c/o Agent: Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) -Change of use of church and hall to office, erection of electric gates and fence to road frontage and installation of rooflights - at Thurnby Reform Church, 720 Uppingham Road, Thurnby, Leicester LE7 9RN. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Chris Green, Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) - Erection of 8 dwellings - at land adjacent to 41A Main Street, Medbourne, Leics.

Peastone Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) Erection of 4 detached dwellings with double garages and new vehicular access - at Crown Inn, Main Street, Ullesthorpe, Leics.

Major road improvement scheme to begin WORK is due to begin on the first stage of a multi-million pound project to improve road links into the city from the north west of Leicestershire.

Roads and junctions along the A50 corridor, between the A46 Western Bypass and the A563 outer ring road, will be improved and made safer with additional or wider lanes, new signalling, better pedestrian and cycle crossings, and additional cycle facilities.

The first phase of work will focus on improvements at three main junctions and roundabouts – at the Glenfield Turn (County Hall) roundabout joining Groby Road, Gynsill Lane and Station Road; the Groby Road/New Parks Way roundabout, and the junction of New Parks Way and Aikman Avenue.

The project is being run jointly between Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council, with the vast majority of the funding being provided from Central Government through the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) Local Growth Fund.

It is being done to improve journey times and reduce congestion, while also improving safety and sustainable travel choices along the route.

It will also make sure the road network linking the north west of the county to the city is able to handle the predicted increase in traffic from planned developments in this area over the next 10 to 20 years.

Contractors Eurovia, which recently completed £20million of road improvements in Loughborough, will carry out the scheme.

Work is due to be begin in mid July, and is expected to take about 15 months to complete.

Roads will remain open, though some occasional lane closures will

be needed. Work will begin during the schools’ summer holidays, when there is less traffic using the routes.

The Glenfield Turn and New Parks Way roundabouts will be improved with full traffic signalling, additional lanes and lane widening, as well as pedestrian and cycle crossings to create a safer route.

There are also plans to improve the wide pavements along either side of the Groby Road corridor for cyclists and pedestrians.

Improvements to the junction of Aikman Avenue and New Parks Way will include full traffic signalisation and improved pedestrian crossings.

New Parks Way is a key emergency route for nearby New Parks Fire Station and Glenfield Hospital, and is also a busy crossing point for local schools and neighbouring residential areas.

This first phase will cost about £8.5million, of which £5.5million has been secured by the LLEP from central government, with the remaining £3million split equally between the city and county council.

In all, the LLEP has secured £16.2million from central government towards the overall cost of £19.1million for the first five years of transport improvements connecting the city and north west of the county, with further funding possible after 2019. The subsequent phases of works have yet to be prioritised.

Preparatory works for this first phase are due to begin in June, including testing ground conditions at the three sites.

Letters are being sent to hundreds of homes and businesses in the area, and signs will be put in place advising motorists of likely delays.

Leicester City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “Over the coming

years the road network connecting the city to the north west of Leicestershire is going to play an increasingly important role for the growing number of businesses and homes proposed for that area.

“The kind of work needed to improve roundabouts and busy commuter routes like this is extensive, but doing so now will ensure the road network can cope safely for many, many years to come.”

Leicestershire County Council leader Nick Rushton added: “We are pleased to be working with the city council to improve this key route into the city.

“This scheme will not only enable it to cope with the increased volumes of traffic that will be seen as a result of new developments being built, but will also play a vital role in the area’s economic prosperity by helping maintain good transport links.

“We will do what we can to keep disruption to a minimum and would like to thank motorists and residents in advance for their patience while these improvements are carried out.”

Nick Pulley, Chair of the LLEP, added: “The LLEP’s Growth Deal has been instrumental in supporting this transport corridor scheme, improving accessibility between the city centre and North West Leicestershire.

“This strategically important transport route will assist the continued delivery of economic success in Leicester and Leicestershire.”

For more information on the scheme, visit: http://consultations.leicester. gov.uk/city-development-andneighbourhoods/nwleicester_traffic

Pinch Point Delivery Team wins regional civil engineering award THE PINCH POINT Delivery Team in the East Midlands was declared winner of the team projects award at the regions’ major civil engineering event of the year, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East Midlands Awards 2015 which took place at the The Belfry Hotel, Nottingham on 5th June.

One of the major events of the regional built environment calendar, the 2015 Awards recognised outstanding examples of East Midlands’ design and construction completed in 2014. The East Midlands Pinch Point Delivery Team competed with 44 other projects from across the region to gain its well-deserved win.

The judges said: “close collaboration and structured and effective communication enabled this team to deliver 9 complex projects which were selected to relieve congestion and help stimulate growth in local economies and improve road safety.

The team’s approach included many examples of best practice and the team members worked closely together to deliver an outstanding result.”

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Record 11 Pride In The Job Awards For Local Homebuilder

Mr James Kettle (c/o Agent: John Trotter, Wythe Holland Ltd, 7 Wythe Holland Partnership LLP, Messenger Centre, Crown Lane, Tinwell, Stamford, PE9 3UF) Erection of 4 flats - at 6 Tods Terrace, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9SL. The Governors of English Martyrs (c/o Agent: Dan Page, CP Associates, Braemar Court, 1311E Melton Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2EN) Classroom extension - at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Willow Crescent, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6EH.

N.W.Leics. District Mr James Richards (c/o Agent: Joe Travers, Isherwood McCann, Rose Park, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DP) - Erection of a building (Use Class D1 Veterinary Surgery) and associated infrastructure - at Plot A2, Tom Bill Way, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2UY. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Richard Morison, Pegasus Planning Group Ltd, First Floor, South Wing, Equinox North, Great Park Road, Almoondsbury, Bristol BS32 4QL) Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 4 dwellings and 2 garages - at 29 Peggs Close, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7LJ. Mr P Bennett (c/o Agent: Ian Gidley, IG Estates Ltd, 1 Thornton Close, Crick, Northants. NN6 7GE) Demolition of existing farm buildings and erection of 15 dwellings, along with the retention of farmhouse and new vehicular access onto Manor Road - at The Farm, Manor Road, Donington le Heath, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2FW. Mrs Christine Jones (c/o Agent: Mrs Ellie Jones, MPC, 58 Spon Lane, Grendon, Near Atherstone, Warks.

CV9 2PD) - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of up to 10 new dwellings (net gain 9) - at 224A Bardon Road, Coalville, Leics.

LE67 4BL. Butler & Butler Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: C A Underwood, The Barn, Church Lane, Ravenstone, Leics. LE67 2AE) - Conversion of property into 2 dwellings and the erection of a new two-storey dwelling - at 20 Chapel Street, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HE.

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SITE Managers working for Bardon-based homebuilder, David Wilson Homes East Midlands, have received a record-breaking number of commendations to find the best-run building sites in Britain.

Eleven Site Managers employed by the local developer have been named as recipients of the prestigious NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the Job Quality Award.

This is not only the highest number of commendations ever received by David Wilson Homes East Midlands, but also of any divisional office of all homebuilders in the UK this year. Barratt Developments, parent company to David Wilson Homes, as a whole has this year scooped a total of 81 Quality Awards for its sites across the UK - more than any other developer in the country.

The Pride in the Job Quality Awards are the most coveted in the housebuilding industry. They are awarded after the construction

standard setting body NHBC carries out a series of spot check site inspections to select the bestorganised and best-quality housing developments.

Almost 15,000 Site Managers throughout the UK were judged on every aspect of their job, including technical skill, quality workmanship, customer service and site safety.

John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “This is the highest number of Quality Awards this division has ever received and such unprecedented success and recognition of our Site Managers confirms that we are building some of the best quality homes in the country.

“We have a very great track record in these awards and this is a fitting testament to the hard work and dedication of not only the Site Managers, but also to all workers on site.”

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Elston building land: £410,000 RICHARD WATKINSON & Partners are offering for sale a residential development opportunity at Chapel Farm, Low Street, Elston, Nottinghamshire NG23 5PA. Full planning permission has been granted for demolition of existing barns and other outbuildings, part demolition of the front boundary wall and the construction of 3 four-bedroom houses, plus refurbishment of the farmhouse.

Offers in the region of £410,000 are invited.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Richard Watkinson & Partners on 01636 611811 or visit www.richardwatkinson.co.uk

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the Farndon Fields development in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

This is Gary Tebbatt’s 10th consecutive Quality Award since joining the company nearly 20 years ago. Gary is currently working at Whetstone Park in Whetstone, Leicestershire.

This is Henry Patecki’s 14th Pride in the Job award since he started work with the company in 1997. This is to honour his exceptional work at David Wilson’s prestigious Quorn development.

Peter Seditas has achieved his sixth Pride in the Job award for his outstanding work at Kibworth Meadows in Leicestershire.

David Dearden has won the Quality Award for the fourth time for his excellent work at Rearsby Roses in East Goscote.

Lee Redfern and Wayne Shooter have each achieved the award for the second time for their work at Barrowby Edge in Grantham and Sapcote Lea, in Sapcote, respectively.

John Brebner has been commended for the first time since joining David Wilson Homes for his input at Sandlands in Mansfield.

The division also has three Site Managers celebrating their first ever Pride in the Job awards; Ian Pearson for Papplewick Green in Hucknall, Wayne Hawtin for Glenfield Park in Glenfield and Lawrence Ryan for Oaklands in Rugby.

All 11 site managers will now go forward to the final round of the competition which will select the best Site Manager in Britain.

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Top Title Awarded to Midlands Manufacturer Mr & Mrs A Garland (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) - Conversion and redxevelopment of barns to form 4 offices and 2 storage buildings - at Measham Lodge Farm, Gallows Lane, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7HA.

THE HELP TO BUY equity loan (HTB1) has seen five consecutive months of completions falling year-on-year, according to analysis of data from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) by Mortgage Advice Bureau – the UK’s best known broker brand.

Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Geoff Perry Associates Ltd, 28 The Shrubbery, Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8UH) - Residential development of 135 dwellings (reserved matters to planning permission 13/00818/OUTM) - at land to the rear of 138 Bardon Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 4BJ. Ms L D Neville (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Dairy, Mill Street, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1WN) - Erection of 2 dwellings - at 105 Marlborough Way, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics.

LE65 2QH. Miss Amy Watts (c/o: 17C Davidson House, Meridian Business Park, Meridian East, Leicester LE19 1WZ) - Proposed erection of 166 dwellings with associated infrastructure, public open space and landscaping - at land at Ashby Road, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2DL. Mr Graham Barney (c/o Agent: Thomas W Redfern, 36 Pennine Way, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1EW) - Demolition of agricultural buildings and erection of up to 3 dwellings, garaging and access - at Newfield Farm, Newfields, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6EG.

Oadby & Wigston Mr Mohammed (c/o Agent: ARC10Architecture, 14 Belvoir Street, Leicester LE1 6AP) - First and second floor extensions to create 7 flats - at 52 Blaby Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4SD. Mr Bob Kullar (c/o Agent: Keshiv Sudera, Design Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QR) - Change of use of first, second and third floors from offices to 18 flats - at First, Second and Third Floors, Lyn House, 3741 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5BB.

Blaby District The 200 Trust (c/o Agent: Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) - Erection of 33 dwellings including demolition of dwelling (Revised Scheme) - at land to rear of 33 Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe, Leics.

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IN ITS ANNIVERSARY YEAR, Russell Roof Tiles has been recognised as Large Manufacturer of the Year.

WINNERS: L-R Mike Whitehead and Martin Taylor of Russell Roof Tiles, receiving the award from Andrew Forrest of Weightmans

The prestigious ‘Made in the Midlands’ awards recognise excellence in manufacturing and the roof tile company’s Burtonon-Trent factories were up against some well-known Midlands-based businesses for the title. Russell Roof Tiles will now go on to represent the Midlands in the Large Manufacturer of the Year category of the Made in the UK Awards in July.

The awards were organised by Insider, the UK’s leading regional business to business media company.

The 31 shortlisted companies represented the best in British manufacturing.

“Russell Roof Tiles really impressed our panel of judges,” say’s Insider Editor and Judge Kurt Jacobs.

“The judges this year were particularly stringent so to be shortlisted was an achievement in itself. Then to win the big prize of the night was a major indicator of

just how highly they rated Russell Roof Tiles. This was an entry that ticked all the boxes of what a class manufacturing outfit should be.”

It’s the first time in the company’s 50 years that they’ve been recognised with an award for their manufacturing. Russell Roof Tiles as part of the successful entry was commended for its resilience, not only weathering one of the worst recessions to hit the construction industry but increasing its market share as well.

Andrew Hayward, Managing Director at Russell Roof Tiles commented on the win: “This accolade is a testament to the ongoing hard work and dedication of our head office and manufacturing teams at both of our Burton-on-Trent factories.

I’m delighted that we have been recognised as being “best in class” and a top UK manufacturer. What a way to mark our anniversary year.”

Mortgage Advice Bureau’s analysis also reveals whilst HTB1 completions are declining, the number of private enterprise completions are rising overall. This further highlights the receding role of HTB1 in private housebuilding.

The full findings will be issued on Thursday 4th June under embargo for 00.01 Friday 5th June. Other key findings include: • HTB1 house completions in Q1 2015 were the slowest since Q3 2013 • Compared to the same quarter in the previous year, HTB1 completions dropped by 17% from over 5,500 • HTB1 accounted for 25% of private enterprise completions in Q1 2014 which dropped to below 20% in Q1 2015

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Residential Led Development Opportunity in Nottingham SAVILLS Nottingham are offering for sale a greenfield residential-led development opportunity off Teal Close, on the eastern edge of Nottingham.

Planning permission has been granted for 830 dwellings (5% affordable), up to 18,000 sq.metres of employment uses, a care home , a hotel and other ancillary uses.

The total gross site area extends to approximately 168.6 acres.

A detailed information pack is available at www.savills.co.uk/ tealclose.

Offers are invited for the freehold.

For more information, contact Andrew Galloway at Savills on 0115 934 8055 or email: agalloway@savills.com

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ESTABLISHED AUCTIONEERS FOR OVER 25 YEARS DUKE STREET, CITY CENTRE

Price Guide: £45,000+ • One bedroom apartment • Within walking distance of Leicester University, De Montfort University & Leicester Royal Infirmary • Est. rental income: £450 p.c.m excl. (£5,400 pa) • 12% net initial yield

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Price Guide: £95,000+

• Three bedroom terrace property • Quiet residential location • Having off road parking to the side • Est. rental income: £550 p.c.m excl. (£6,600 pa) • Previously marketed at: £149,950 • Ideal for owner occupier, rental investor or first time buyer

RESIDENTIAL CORK STREET, OFF EAST PARK ROAD

Price Guide: £115,000-£125,000

• Three bedroom terrace property • Currently let an A.S.T • Rental income: £515 p.c.m excl. (£6,180 pa) • Scope for uplift to: £600 p.c.m excl. (£6,600 pa) • Ideal for owner occupiers or rental investors

RIVERS STREET, OFF TUDOR ROAD

Price Guide: £75,000 - £85,000

• Two bedroom end terrace property • Having gas central heating & double glazing • Within walking distance of De Montfort University & Leicester Royal Infirmary • Est. rental income: £550 p.c.m excl. (£6,600 pa) • Ideal for owner occupier, rental investor or first time buyer

RESIDENTIAL FOSSE RD SOUTH, OFF NARBOROUGH RD

Price Guide: £100,000+

• Three bedroom palisaded terrace property • Ideal to let to students • Within walking distance of De Montfort University & Leicester Royal Infirmary • Est. rental income: £15,600 pa excl - subject to Article 4 direction • Ideal for owner occupiers or rental investors

RESIDENTIAL

MAPLE CLOSE, GLENFIELD

Price Guide: £125,000+

• Two bedroom semi detached property • Having NHBC warranty • Currently let an A.S.T • Rental income: £550 p.c.m excl. (£6,600 pa) • Ideal for owner occupiers or rental investors

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Price Guide: £130,000-£150,000

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Price Guide: £115,000-£125,000

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RESIDENTIAL CANAL STREET, SOUTH WIGSTON

Price Guide: £150,000+ • HMO property currently split into eight room lets • Front forecourt providing car parking • Suitable for redevelopment subject to P/P • Gross rental income: £31,200 pa excl. - when fully let •Previously marketed at £250,000

RESIDENTIAL KESTREL LANE, HAMILTON

Price Guide: £135,000

• Three bedroom semi detached property • Having gas central heating & double glazing • Currently let on an A.S.T • Rental income: £550 p.c.m (£6,600 pa) • Off road parking / garage

RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT BLABY ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON

Price Guide: £85,000+

• Ground floor retail unit • One bedroom self contained flat above • High Street location with host of major retailers nearby • G/F NIA = 432 sq ft (40.23 sq m) approx.

• Est. rental income: £9,540 pa excl. – after works • 10.8% net initial yield

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TUDOR ROAD, WEST END

Price Guide: £105,000+

• Four bedroom mid terrace property • Comprised over three floors • Within walking distance of De Montfort University & Leicester Royal Infirmary • With gas central heating & double glazing • Potential for HMO property • Est. rental income: £19,500 per annum – after works

RESIDENTIAL HOLMWOOD DRIVE, OFF GROBY ROAD

Price Guide: £275,000 - £285,000 • Wonderful three bedroom detached bungalow • Having separate two bedroom detached annexe • Refurbished to high standard throughout • Est. full rental income: £1,350 p.c.m excl. (£16,200 pa) • Previously marketed at £375,000

RESIDENTIAL THE ATRIUM, CITY CENTRE

Price Guide: £55,000+

• One bedroom apartment • Within walking distance of Leicester University & Leicester Railway Station • Let on A.S.T from 10/06/15 for 6 months • Rental income: £425.00 p.c.m excl. (£5,100 pa) • Ideal investment opportunity

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Price Guide: £45,000+ • Freehold site having nine garages • Amenity land having P/P for four semi detached properties • Est. rental income: £360.00 pa / per garage • Total rental income: £3,240.00 per annum.

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A453 Bridge construction wins top regional civil engineering award THE DESIGN for Manufacture and Assembly bridge on A453 in Nottinghamshire was declared ‘overall winner’ and won the major projects award at the regions’ major civil engineering event of the year, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East Midlands Awards 2015 which took place at the The Belfry Hotel, Nottingham on 5th June.

One of the major events of the regional built environment calendar, the 2015 Awards recognised outstanding examples of East Midlands’ design and construction completed in 2014.

The bridge construction project competed with 44 other projects from across the region to gain its well-deserved top place.

David Balmforth, ICE President 2014-15 and Adrian Coy, Vice President 2014-2015 presented the awards at a ceremony during a black-tie dinner attended by over 360 guests.

The Major Projects Award celebrates safety and environmental management, innovation and project design application.

The judges said: “It is exemplar of the step change in civil engineering construction thinking, processes and tools that are needed within the industry to deliver safer, better and faster. This demonstrates an approach to project planning and delivery that is gaining a foothold in civil engineering.

The project also celebrates the state-of-the-art Explore DfMA (Design for Manufacture Approach) and pre-casting facility that Laing O’Rourke has established in the heart of the East Midlands.”

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Next Retail Ltd (c/o Agent: Quod, Ingeni Building, 17 Broadwick Street, London W1F 0AX) - Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a non-food shopping park (Class A1) and complementary A3, A4 and A5 uses together with access and servicing arrangements, car parking and landscaping and associated works including closure of Everard Way to create new pedestrain link into Fosse Shopping Park - at Everards Brewery and adjoining land, Everard Way, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1BY.

Charnwood The award-winning bridge The winning project is part of the £150m scheme to upgrade a section of the A453 between the M1 and A52 Nottingham by widening the urban section (1.5miles/2.5km) and upgrading the rural section (5.5 miles/8.8km) to become a dual carriageway.

Laing O’Rourke’s project team were challenged to deliver 20% savings from the budget of widening the A453 from M1 J24 to the A52 Nottingham. To preserve scheme objectives, but achieve savings, the team concluded that the project must be delivered more quickly by accelerating construction of critical bridges.

Utilising innovative Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) approach, structural components

were manufactured off site and assembled on site by small teams. This strategy reduced the construction period by six months and on site labour by 30% and additionally delivered significant safety and environment benefits.

ICE East Midlands Chairman, Andy Warrington who presided over this year’s awards ceremony said: “These awards are a great opportunity to celebrate the civil engineering profession with the inspirational people and teams delivering projects across our region. Congratulations to Laing O’Rourke, client, Highways England and partners, WYG, AECOM, Tony Gee & Partners and Mouchel for gaining this top award.”

Barwell site for 9 dwellings WARDS Residential are offering for sale a 0.74 acre site with outline planning permission for 9 dwellings.

The site is situated off St Marys Court on the southern side of Barwell (LE9 8DF). The asking price is £475,000.

For more information, contact Wards on 01455 251771 or visit www. wardsresidential.co.uk

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Mrs Annette Shirzadian (c/o Agent: Quorn Plan Services) - Change of use of ground floor from shop and post office to 2 flats - at 151 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9NL. Elmslodge Construction Ltd (c/o Agent: BHC) - Erection of 2 dwellings - at 1580 Melton Road, Queniborough, Leics. LE7 3FN. Mr Nilesh Lakha (c/o Agent: MA Design) - Proposed change of use of first and second floors (C1) and outbuildings into 9 studio apartments (C3) - at 106 Derby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5AG. Mr Harish Kotecha (c/o Agent: John Rickman) - Change of use of one dwelling to create 4 flats and one shop unit to ground floor - at 776778 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8BD. Crown Laundry (c/o Agent: DH Design) - Erection of storage room to rear of commercial laundry premises - at Unit 15A Pinfold Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8AS. Jelson Ltd (c/o Agent: Bilfinger GVA) - Erection of 200 dwellings (Reserved matters) - at land off Halstead Road, Mountsorrel, Leics. LE12 7HG.

♦ Land Purchase ♦ Joint Venture Agreements ♦ Planning Agreements ♦ Contract Disputes ♦ Access / Drainage Rights ♦ Options ♦ Plot Sales ♦ Leases For further information and advice, contact either Andrew Eagle at our Leicester Office or Russell Dowling at our Blaby office

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New report calls for mandatory insulation for every UK home THE INSTITUTION of Mechanical Engineers’ new report Heat Energy: the Nation’s Forgotten Crisis is calling for the UK Government to urgently introduce legislation for a national insulation programme to cover every UK home.

This legislation would declare all UK building stock as ‘national infrastructure’ and provide incentives, such as a reduction in stamp duty, for homeowners to install insulation to national standards. For those who cannot afford to pay, a national scheme to cover the cost of work would be funded by general taxation. The report also calls for installers of energy demand reduction measures to be trained to meet a mandatory competence registration, similar to the CORGI certification / Gas Safe Register for gas installers.

Dr Tim Fox, Lead Author of the report and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said: “The UK’s housing stock is some of the most poorly insulated in the developed world, largely because of the age of much of the countries domestic dwellings and the failure of successive Governments to take the meaningful action required on energy efficiency measures.

“Poorly insulated homes cost the NHS an estimated £1.36 billion every year, with one estimate placing 6.5 million UK homes in fuel poverty.

“In addition, the amount of money and fuel that is wasted on heating poorly insulated homes is appalling, and the UK is facing a future of depleting UK gas reserves. It is clear that it is time for urgent action to improve energy efficiency in UK homes.

“Incentives could include schemes such as enabling sellers to offset the cost of upgrading their insulation to national standards against the stamp duty payable on the sale of the home.

“Government should also recognise the importance of the installer community in achieving its energy security and decarbonisation goals for heat provision and introduce ‘free’ training alongside a new mandatory competence registration for installers of energy efficiency and sustainable supply systems. It also needs to ensure that heat infrastructure, in individual buildings through to large-scale District Heating networks, is co-ordinated and strategically managed.”

According to the report, the UK’s current heat infrastructure evolved in response to the availability of abundant supplies of affordable North Sea gas but is no longer fit for purpose to meet the country’s future energy security challenges, social needs and decarbonisation aspirations. The report’s key recommendations are:

• Declare all UK building stock ‘national infrastructure’ and instigate a legislatively driven insulation programme • Recognise the key role of the installer community and instigate a mandatory national installer ‘sustainable heat’ certification scheme.

• Tackle the provision of larger pieces of national heat infrastructure, as well as the interconnection and integration of heat systems with other energy networks.

AREAS of the UK property market remain under-served by adequate finance, despite a surge of new entrants into the market.

Savills reported in June that 46 institutions had begun offering debt for the first time during the last 12 months. In its influential report authored by William Newsom, senior director of valuations, the company said the total number of lenders entering over three years stood at 150.

However, Peter Cosmetatos, chief executive of CREFC Europe, has warned that those developing commercial property schemes below the radar of major institutions may find it tough to access debt funding.

Commenting on the Savills report, he said: “New lenders are welcome, but where parts of the market are crowded others – notably development and small ticket deals – remain under-served. Variety and innovation in sources of debt and debt products can help address that.”

Record low returns in fixed-income investments and continued yield compression in prime real estate has accelerated the emergence of European real estate debt as an investible asset class in recent years.

Downward pressure on bonds, quantitative easing in the EU and Japan and the likelihood that record low interest rates will persist for some time has created a perfect storm for a booming property debt market place.

Regulatory pressure for insurers to reduce real estate equity fund investments also plays a role, with the majority of new lenders being classified as ‘alternative’ to traditional banks.

One important feature of the new real estate debt landscape is the growing presence of multi-asset investors. Risks are managed by bringing together equity real estate and fixed income expertise to focus on real estate lending, as an alternative to CMBS or other low yielding corporate bonds.

CREFC Europe believes that investors’ hunt for yield – combined with continued constraints around new supply, tightening regulation and a prolonged retreat by many banks – has created the conditions for a structural diversification of the real estate debt market. However, as nontraditional capital increasingly seeks out and finds opportunities to enter this market, the lack of reliable data and transparency is becoming ever more apparent.

The group, which represents lenders and debt investors, works with regulators and policymakers as well as the industry to improve understanding, education and transparency in the market place.

CREFC Europe’s chief executive wants to see a more strategic and holistic approach to support a sustainable and effective real estate finance sector.

This would enable investment capital to reach development projects and Europe’s regions beyond the major gateway cities, benefiting the real economy as well as investors.

Peter Cosmetatos added: “The growing market presence of debt funds and alternative lenders has been immensely positive for the sector – and not simply because it has driven down pricing for borrowers. Investors are able to access the attractive characteristics of real estate debt returns, while financial system resilience is enhanced by a more diverse range of products and strategies.

“Now we have to address the informational challenges of the real estate debt market, especially as the recovery of CMBS, the only really transparent part of the market, remains uncertain. This is important to help both investors coming into an increasingly competitive asset class, and regulators keen to protect the financial system from the next property crash.”

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USB wall sockets are fast becoming the new must have home innovation WITH AN estimated 37.8 million people in the UK currently using a smart phone, a number that’s only set to get higher, our electronic devices – and the need to charge them – are playing an increasingly important role in our lives.

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Tech-savvy tradespeople and home improvers can now upgrade their own sockets, thanks to additions to the socket category in the new Toolstation catalogue.

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Coventry property Former bank building in requiring Heanor: £75k+ improvement LOVEITTS are offering for sale BY AUCTION a three-bed terraced property in need of full modernisation and improvement.

The property is situated at 217 Edward Street, Coventry CV11 5RP, and has a guide price of £60,000-£80,000.

For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 16th July 2015 at Village Urban Resort, Dolomite Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 9GZ starting at 6.30pm.For more information, contact Loveitts on 024 7652 7789 or email: auctions@loveitts.co.uk

GRAHAM PENNY AUCTIONS are offering for sale BY AUCTION a freehold building arranged as ground floor former bank with a first floor let on a long lease.

The ground floor of the property - at 12 Market Street, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7NY - is suitable for a range of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. It is understood that an application has been made to convert the ground floor to residential accommodation to provide a number of studio apartments.

The Guide Price is £75,000+.

For sale BY AUCTION on Tuesday 21st July 2015 at the IPRO Stadium, Derby - auction starts at 11.30am.

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Mather Jamie lets former CPBigwood July 2nd Blockbuster to pet supply store Auction preview THE SITE of a former Blockbuster video store in Loughborough is set to become a specialist homeware, garden and pet supply store thanks to a letting by chartered surveyors Mather Jamie.

365 Bargains Ltd, a division of SCS Aquatic & Pet Wholesale Ltd, will open on Market Street in Loughborough this month, offering a unique range of pet food, household items and garden related products.

The Derbyshire based firm will also offer a vast range of products discontinued from major supermarkets at bargain prices, plus garden supplies and garden furniture.

Simon Smith, Managing Director of 365 Bargains and SCS Aquatic & Pet Wholesale Ltd, said: “We’ll be providing quality pet products every day of the year, and can also offer a wide range of other key brands that other local suppliers simply don’t provide.”

The firm, which operates from a superstore and distribution warehouse in Derbyshire, has plans to open similar stores in Market Harborough and Tamworth later this year as its business expands, but this Loughborough branch will be the first of its kind.

Alex Reid of Mather Jamie comments: “Blockbuster was a major brand with hundreds of branches across the country, but a rapidly changing gaming and film market and the downloading of films and games forced it into administration, leaving many well-situated retail properties available for new and expanding businesses to occupy and landlords requiring new tenants.

“We’re very glad that the letting of the former Blockbuster store on Market Street has completed successfully, and wish every success to its new tenants of 365 Bargains Ltd. “We are seeing increasing interest from tenants in properties on and near to Loughborough’s Market Street, as the economic recovery continues to take hold and shoppers venture out with more confidence.”

Development site in Mansfield Woodhouse BB&J are offering for sale a development site at Debdale Lane/Sherwood Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 7NS. The roughly rectangular site has planning permission (ref: 2005/0861/NT) for the erection of 4 two-bed apartments and repositioning of the existing access. The vendors have undertaken the construction of the foundations for the proposed development so that the planning permission would not lapse.

Offers in the region of £75,000 are invited.

Contact Christopher Wright at BB&J on 01332 292825 or email: c.wright@ bbandj.co.uk

Development site for 2 houses in Riddings GRAHAM PENNY AUCTIONS are offering for sale BY AUCTION a residential development site with planning consent for two large detached houses.

The land - at Bullock Lane, Riddings, Derbyshire DE55 4BP - is situated on the edge of the village and has fine views over open countryside.

For sale BY AUCTION on Tuesday 21st July 2015 at the IPRO Stadium, Derby - auction starts at 11.30am.

The Guide Price is £140,000+ For more information, contact the auctioneers on 01332 242880 or visit: www.grahampennyauctions.com

A TOTAL of 123 lots go under the hammer at the next CPBigwood auction on Thursday, July 2, at the Holte Suite, Aston Villa.

Guide prices range from nil to over £1 million and geographical locations stretch from Middlesbrough to Wales.

There are four lots for Birmingham City Council, one for Wolverhampton Council and two for Sandwell Council.

There are seven sets of ground rents, eight restaurants/bar/pubs and a huge spread of residential vacant, residential investment, commercial vacant, commercial investments and land/development sites.

All topped off by a deal that has already gone through – a massive Black Country apartment development proved a major pre-auction success.

Old School Court, Broad Lanes, Bilston, had a price tag in excess of £2.5 million. It attracted a large number of offers over the guide. Now there has been an unconditional exchange of contracts with the winning bidder, Birmingham property group A.H.Field.

Notable lots include: • Shortlands, Deans Way, Coventry, a block of 12 flats with a current income of just under £46,000, guide of £380,000-£420,000.

• 1000-1024 Stratford Road, Hall Green, comprising flats, bedsits, lock up shops, workshops and land. It has a current income of £82,000 with an estimated full rental income of over £100,000. There is a guide of £950,000-£1,050,000.

• Sunbourne Court, Alfreton Road, Nottingham, an apartment complex close to Nottingham University and Nottingham Trent University, guide price of £800,000-£900,000.

• Two substantial three storey semi-detacheds in Soho Avenue, Birmingham, each comprising seven apartments bringing in an income of over £57,000 per annum. This is guided at £395,000£425,000 and has already started to bring in good inquiry levels.

Grade II Listed properties tend to be a feature of CPBigwood auctions and another two are up – 9 Wolseley Road, Rugeley, currently used as a day nursery, together with next door Chancel Cottage, Church Street, has a guide of £350,000 while Queen Anne House, High Street, Coleshill, an office building is available for £355,000.

Houses coming up for auction are headed by “Twelve Elms”, Blunts Green, Henley-in-Arden, a five bedroom detached with swimming pool, standing in 14 acres of land, guide price £850,000-£950,000.

“New Cottage”, Groveley Lane, Northfield, has already produced massive interest. In need of modernisation, there is a guide of £95,000-£115,000.

Leighswood Road, Aldridge, offered jointly with Geoff Foster & Daughter, is a leasehold townhouse with a guide of in excess of £110,000. 8 Hammond Drive, Erdington, is a hidden away detached three bedroom bungalow situated on a private drive, guide of £114,000-£118,000.

And much interest centres on two keenly priced terraced properties, 82 Knowle Road, Sparkhill, £79,000-£84,000 and 54 Farcroft Avenue, Handsworth, £78,000-£82,000.

Semi-detached – always popular – take in Ardwyn House, Park Terrace, Llandrindod Wells, a substantial five storey residential investment producing nearly £25,000 worth of income per annum with a guide of £200,000-£220,000; 40 Flint Green Road, Acocks Green, currently converted into seven units, £195,000-£225,000; 79 Bilton Grange Road, Yardley, £88,000-£92,000; 148 Clay Lane, Yardley, £45,000-£50,000; and 366 Baldwins Lane, Hall Green, in excess of £95,000.

Flats and apartments feature Nos 1-3, 65 York Road, Erdington, a residential investment property converted into three units producing an income of over £15,000 per annum with a guide of £125,000-£150,000; 528 Chester Road, Boldmere, four units bringing in an income of £18,960 per annum, £175,000-£185,000; Flat 4, Swans Reach, 45 Swan Lane, Evesham, a lovely three bedroom opportunity, £85,000-£95,000; 2, 2a & 2b Stonehenge Croft, Druids Heath, three self-contained flats, total income of £13,200 per annum, guide £130,000; and 13 Jefferson Place, Grafton Road, West Bromwich, modern, tidy yet very cheap, guide of £35,000.

Pubs for sale, varying from £80,000 to £195,000, include The Kings Head, Hadley, Telford; The Royal Oak, 258 City Road, Fenton, Stoke on Trent; The Hope & Anchor, 27 Redbrook Lane, Brereton, Rugeley; The Holly Bush, Knowle Hill, Hurley, Warwickshire; The Swan Inn, Rugeley Road, Armitage; and another Swan Inn, 162 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley.

The auction begins at 11am.

Visit the website at www. cpbigwood.com for more information.

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Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • JULY 2015 • Tel: 01530 244069

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