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New Facilities Manager for the North East
Last month, we welcomed Marnie Coulson to our North East Property Management team as Facilities Manager. Marnie brings with her experience and knowledge of the industry having been a shopping centre manager. Her previous role means she has already covered most aspects of property management. Marnie added “It will be a pleasure to work alongside such talented and dedicated property experts.
New Partner appointment for Leeds office
Last week we welcomed the return of Mark Rowlands as Partner in our Leeds office. Mark is a partner within the Machinery and Business Asset team based in Leeds, but will be supporting the wider team in Manchester and London. His day to day duties will be valuing companies’ assets mainly for asset based lending and insolvency purposes.
Yorkshire offices take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks
On Friday 2nd June a team from our Leeds and York offices completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. The challenge involved a 24 mile round trip route including a climb of over 2,150 metres over the three mountains in the Yorkshire Dales; Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, all of which were completed in under 12 hours! Our chosen charity was the The Yorkshire Children’s Charity.
Creative re-use in the heart of Newcastle
SW Architecure have recently secured planning permission and listed building consent for the creative re-use of the former Bright House store in the central conservation area In Newcastle upon Tyne. The proposals will see the upper floors and new rooftop extension providing Aparthotel accommodation serving the centre of Newcastle being located within close proximity to the town’s popular nightlife destinations.
Completion of affordable housing scheme in Preston
Works on our 15 unit affordable housing scheme in Bamber Bridge, Preston have now completed. The scheme sets a new benchmark for affordable housing in the area and acts as an exemplar of what future affordable housing providers should be pushing to deliver.
Labour proposes to boost housing with compulsory purchase powers
The labour party is set to propose a new policy allowing local authorities to use compulsory purchase powers to acquire land at below market value. According to a report in the Financial Times, if the party wins the next election, the proposals mean landowners could be forced to sell land without factoring in ‘Hope Value’, which is the added value a plot gains when it has a prospect of achieving planning permissions.
A Day in the life of a Building Surveyor at Sanderson Weatherall
People often ask me what does a commercial building surveyor actually do? The answer is never straight forward and most people assume most of what we do is looking for dry rot and subsidence and/or report writing. I have written this blog to help explain a little of what we actually do on a typical day. First things first Commercial building surveyors play a vital role in the construction and maintenance of commercial properties.
A Fine (Dining) Spread of Restaurants
Has there ever been a better time to be a foodie in the North East? I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure the eating out landscape has never been better.
Leeds office market report Q1 2023
Download the Leeds office market report Q1 2023 Office take-up for the first quarter of 2023 reached a total of 326,997 sq ft across Leeds. Activity was particularly healthy in the city centre market with demand from the financial & insurance services sector underpinning a strong set of figures. In Leeds city centre 266,714 sq ft of take up across 34 deals was recorded in the first 3 months of the year, a 116% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
The importance of Energy Performance Assessments
Following a significant increase in instructions Guy Owen and David Fairley explain the importance of Energy Performance Assessments and EPCs for commercial landlords. EPCs and our bespoke SW Energy Performance Assessment Reports are important for commercial landlords in the UK for several reasons: Legal Requirement: It is a legal requirement for commercial landlords to have a valid EPC for their properties.
Building Reinstatement Cost Assessments (BRCA’s)
What is a Building Reinstatement Cost Assessment? In its simplest terms a Building Reinstatement Cost Assessment report or a BRCA provides an accurate assessment of the likely cost of demolishing and reconstructing a property in the event of a total or partial loss, such as in a major fire. Most commercial property insurers require a financial sum to be disclosed for the rebuild cost of the property, and this amount will be factored in when pricing a policy.
Development Consultancy
WHAT WE DO Development Consultancy View Sections Development Consultancy Our Clients Include: Our Sectors Include: Maximising the return on your development opportunities Across the UK we advise a wide range of clients with a full development consultancy service. We are experienced in dealing with single plots to new settlements and work on both green and brownfield opportunities throughout the development cycle.
Leeds office market report Q4 2023
Figures compiled by the Leeds Office Agents Forum (LOAF) reveal that a total of 185,651 sq ft of office space was transacted in Q4. Four city centre deals in excess of 10,000 sq ft occurred in the final quarter, the largest being Barnett Waddingham’s pre-let of 13,466 sq ftg at City Square House. Other notable deals included Freeths at Central Square and Northpoint Wellbeing at the Small Mill.
Development Appraisals
View Sections Development Appraisals A development appraisal is crucial to assess whether a site is financially viable Our valuation surveyors are recognised across the country for our in-depth local insights, market knowledge and for truly taking pride in helping our clients’ businesses and projects succeed.
Covid-19 | Sanderson Weatherall
How do I keep my vacant property safe & secure? Here are the top 10 things you need to do with your property: Disconnect power – turn off all battery charging equipment that you won’t be using. Get rid of the rubbish – try not to leave any waste hanging around in your empty building. Remove valuable items – where practical, take any high value items with you.
Expert Witness | Sanderson Weatherall
What we do Expert Witness Services View Sections Expert Witness Services Our Expertise With a team full of skilled and experienced professionals, we regularly act as Expert Witness on property issues across the country. Surveyors are often instructed to give a professional opinion on a case, based on their experience, knowledge and expertise. Our experts provide clear, impartial and independent advice on disputes across land and property.
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