Exterior view of the Lucent Building on Bothwell Street in Glasgow city centre. (Photo: Contributed) A 15-year lease has been agreed which will see the firm’s 300-strong Glasgow team move to the Lucent Building on Bothwell Street in 2024. The firm said the planned move underlined its “strong commitment to Scotland’s global business community”. It …
There was a “sharp rebalancing of demand-supply conditions” in Toronto’s real estate market last month as the Bank of Canada’s recent decision to resume its rate hiking cycle pushed some buyers to the sidelines, a new report from RBC suggests. The report, released last week, notes that home sales fell 6.9 per cent in Toronto …
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Legislation is a critical tool in addressing societal issues, and homelessness is no exception. The United Kingdom made significant strides in this area with the enactment of the Homelessness Act 2002. This Act outlines the responsibilities and duties of local housing authorities in preventing homelessness and providing necessary support to those affected. However, legislation must …
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What It Could Mean for Private Landlords and Investors Landlords and investors in the private rented sector do not currently need to comply with the Decent Homes Standard. However, if the standard or an amended version of it is introduced into the private rented sector, local housing authorities will be able to apply it to …
How Dangerous Is It? The inherent danger of asbestos cement lies in the asbestos fibers that it contains. When these fibers are inhaled, they can cause serious health problems. The risk arises when the cement material is disturbed or damaged, causing the asbestos fibers to become airborne. Asbestos is a known carcinogen and can lead …
Metro Vancouver’s real estate market is heating up according to local real estate agents. After a brief cooling down period due to rising interest rates, one agent says he’s seen full houses pack up again, with all types of properties going fast. “We’re seeing a lot of multiple offers and the prices are moving up …
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New Consumer Portal Delivers Pristine Listing Data CHINO HILLS, Calif. and GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. and ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The nation’s largest and most influential MLS organizations have joined together to create Nestfully, a new leading consumer portal developed and run by the residential real estate industry, the source of principled and …
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How to Figure Out Your Loan Repayments Buying a home is a big decision that can take years to pay off. A mortgage is a long-term loan used to buy a property, and it’s important to know exactly how much you’ll be paying back each month. That’s where a mortgage payment calculator comes in handy. …
