Tag: warned
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Homeowners warned of inheritance tax shake-up in Budget
Homeowners could soon be hit by changes to inheritance tax rules as the Treasury reviews how property wealth is treated ahead of the November Budget. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says current rules are “out of date” and have not kept pace with the surge in house prices over the past decade. With frozen…
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Construction employers warned of impending training costs
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A UK-based training and apprenticeship provider has issued an urgent call to employers in the construction and civil engineering sectors as the government prepares to make changes to skills funding. S&A Academy has urged employers to enrol their employees onto Level 7 (masters level) courses before the end of this year, or face significant costs per…
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Florence Welch warned £1.9m house renovation could unearth medieval skeletons
Florence Welch’s dream of restoring a historic Somerset estate could bring her face-to-face with something far darker than structural challenges. The Florence & The Machine frontwoman has been granted planning permission and listed building consent to reunify four ancient dwellings into a single home known as Beckington Abbey. But amid the architectural ambitions lies a…
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‘Plan early’ — homebuilders warned building costs are set to rise 12% by 2030
Homebuilders and renovators face a challenging landscape as building costs are set to rise by 12% over the next five years, according to the latest forecast from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). With tender prices also expected to increase by 15% and new work output predicted to grow by 19%, those looking to build…
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Former farm buildings offer conversion opportunity but buyers warned about overage clause
An opportunity has arisen for potential buyers looking to invest in a piece of Dorset’s countryside. The former High Lea Farm buildings, located in Witchampton near Wimborne, are now up for sale via online auction with a guide price starting at £600,000. However, prospective buyers should proceed with caution as an overage clause attached to…