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Last month HS2 Limited issued “Rebalancing Britain”, its vision for the HS2 project. One of the key aspirations for Phase 2 is the speeding up of delivery of the Western leg between Birmingham and Manchester, with the proposed North West Hub being at Crewe. Accordingly, Sir David Higgins, Chairman of HS2 Limited, recommended that delivery…
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Following a report by Sir David Higgins, Chairman of HS2 Limited, David Cameron has given the green light for plans to go ahead for HS2 Phase Three, the East-West link between Manchester and Leeds. A timetable has not been announced for this but Sir David has proposed that the local authorities from five keys cities…
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The London Borough of Barnet are currently undertaking steps to transform the Brent Cross area. Plans have been drawn for a £4 billion regeneration scheme designed to create a new Northern town centre for London. The plans include developments to infrastructure, retail, leisure, educational facilities and residential developments which will radically alter the wider area.…
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Planning permission has been granted for a new 32 unit housing development at Andrew Street Compstall near Marple Bridge, across the road from The Compstall Mill Estate. The 1.9 acre site sits on the edge of the River Etherow opposite Etherow Country Park. It has been derelict for over 10 years. The scheme involves part…
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London Road Fire Station is a Grade II* listed property that has been largely disused and vacant since 1986. The building was placed on English Heritage’s buildings at risk register in 2001. The property is integral to the wider regeneration of the Piccadilly area. The Station is currently owned by Britannia Centres Limited (BCL) who…
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Who is liable for business rates if the lease of property is disclaimed by the tenant’s liquidator? The choice is between no one and the landlord. For many years local authorities have opted for the latter, although there has always been doubt as to whether a landlord is in fact liable in such circumstances. In…
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Two supplementary cash payment schemes for residential property owners affected by HS2 Phase One include: i. Alternative Cash Offer ii. Homeowner Payment An Alternative Cash Offer takes the form of a lump sum payment of up to £100,000 and is available for those property owners who qualify for the Voluntary Purchase Offer but do not…
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The June Roger Hannah auction results have been released with more than £5m of property sold so far. Highlights of the Commercial Auction included the sale of Hill Stores, a multi-tenanted a landmark grade II listed former Co-op building in Oldham which sold to an investor for £495,000. On behalf of Council Clients, Ash Road…
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