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For local South West farmers and businesses the misery caused by the flooding is not all over yet.
As hundreds of millions of pounds are expected to be claimed on insurance for damaged crops, farm...
Temporary workers and employment agencies are being targeted by the taxman under new rules set out in the draft Finance Bill, which could have serious implications for the construction and off-shore...
There has been a mixed reaction to the Government's Autumn Statement from the commercial property world, with comments on the £1 billion loans to fund housing development, business rates,...
Up to 27,000 businesses in commercial property activities could benefit from a reduction of up to £2,000 from their employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) bill.
The businesses...
When purchasing or selling a commercial property one of the first things to establish is whether VAT will be applied to the price of the property, writes tax specialist Robert Stone. Land and buildings...
Farming in this country is steeped in tradition and for many the family farm is passed down from generation to generation. But, in recent years farming has attracted new investors, whether they...
Over 90 percent of surveyors believe that charges placed on shops and offices are 'significantly detrimental' to the recovery of the nation's town centres. Over half...
Helen Demuth, Partner at Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and investment management group, which has an office in Bristol, warns that property purchasers should be cautious when buying fittings...
Research by property search firm SearchFlow shows underinvestment in defences and climate change means the annual cost of flooding in England and Wales has reached £1bn.
The cost of individual...
According to Savills latest Bristol office market report, grade A supply stands at only 300,000 sq ft (27,870 sq m), just 11% of the 2.7 million sq ft (250, 830sq m) currently on the market,...