Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) has appointed the Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Eamonn Boylan, as interim Chair to oversee delivery of its 130-acre regeneration mission. The appointment follows the recent death of Lord Bob Kerslake, who chaired … [Read more...]
News for: Property
New service launches to simplify planning appeal process
The Planning Inspectorate has launched a new service to simply the process of making an appeal following a planning decision by local authorities. The new 'Appeal a planning decision' page on the government website adds an improved submission process to make appeals more user-friendly and … [Read more...]
Planning approval for apartment conversion of derelict town centre building
Stockport Council's Planning & Highways Regulation Committee has granted planning permission a 14-apartment mixed-use scheme on a derelict former nightclub building. The Committee gave the green light to developers, Stockport Vikings Luxury Properties, to demolish parts of the building and … [Read more...]
Stockport property leaders named in annual industry power list
Figures involved in Stockport's ongoing £1 billion town centre regeneration are among those named in Insider's annual Property Power List. Sponsored by Fieldfisher and included in July's North West Business Insider magazine, this annual list profiles 100 key figures in the North West's property … [Read more...]
North-west landlords committed to energy efficiency, finds Handelsbanken
Almost a quarter of landlords in the North-west plan to spend £200,000 to £500,000 to improve the energy efficiency of their portfolio, according to new research from relationship bank Handelsbanken. Polled for the bank’s second Professional Landlords Survey, 24% of them said they’re planning to … [Read more...]
Support measures announced for mortgage holders following interest rate rise
Following the Bank of England's decision to raise its base interest rate to 5%, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced new support measures for homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments. The Chancellor met with the UK's main lenders and the Financial Conduct Authority … [Read more...]
North-west house prices up 4.8% on 2022
House prices in the North-west rose 4.8% in the 12 months to April 2023, according to the latest UK House Price Index published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The region has seen the second fastest house price growth in the UK, behind only the North-east (5.5% growth in the same … [Read more...]
Conveyancing award for SAS Daniels
Stockport-based firm of solicitors, SAS Daniels LLP has been named Conveyancing Firm of the Year at the recent the Trinity Financial Mortgage Awards. Steph Lyke, partner at the firm’s Chester office and associate Angela Fergus were presented with the accolade at the annual event in Islington last … [Read more...]
Challenging economic times are making landlords think creatively, finds Handelsbanken survey
Large portfolio professional landlords are looking to pay down debt in the face of challenging economic conditions, new independent research conducted on behalf of Handelsbanken shows. This year’s Handelsbanken Professional Landlords Survey – based on nationwide research among large UK investors … [Read more...]
Orbit Developments new £1m project attracts ID card company
Orbit Developments, one of the North West’s largest commercial property companies has successfully completed a £1 million ‘defurb’ project in central Stockport, and secured a new long-term occupier for the space. Highbankside has been completely stripped back to a shell and refurbished to provide … [Read more...]
Landlords see opportunities despite tough economic climate, finds Handelsbanken survey
Despite the economic uncertainty, large portfolio professional landlords are in a confident mood, according to the findings of an independent survey commissioned by Handelsbanken. The Handelsbanken Professional Landlords Survey – based on nationwide research among large UK investors with an … [Read more...]
£15 million Bramhall care facility fully open following NHS partnership
Following its innovative three year partnership with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, New Care’s Bramhall Manor care centre is now fully open and welcoming private residents from the local area. Completed in March 2020, the £15 million facility was commissioned in its entirety by Stockport NHS … [Read more...]
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