Monthly Archives: June 2012

RSAR releases May 2012 existing home sales report

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The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® today released its May 2012 report on existing home sales in Washoe County, including median sales price and number of home sales in the region. RSAR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service (www.nnrmls.com) and includes sales of bank-owned (foreclosure) properties.During May 2012, the report showed Washoe County had 508 sales of existing single-family homes, only two homes less than a year ago in May 2011 and Read more [...]

Osborne under fire over listed building tax

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Calls for chancellor to scrap plans for VAT on listed building alterations George Osborne is facing mounting pressure to reverse his decision to impose VAT on listed building alterations.The decision to scrap tax relief for listed building alterations, announced in this year’s budget, meant the cost of many heritage projects suddenly jumped by 20%.Fifteen heritage and construction organisations have called on the chancellor to reverse his decision after a Freedom of Information request Read more [...]

Restaurant fire at Bury St Edmunds Strada destroys listed building

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18th June 2012, 8:03am A restaurant fire, which is believed to have started in the cellar, has destroyed a 17th Century listed building in Bury St Edmunds. The incident at Cupola House, which houses Italian restaurant chain Strada, started at around 9pm on a busy Saturday night (16th June). Suffolk Fire and Rescue said the fire swept quickly through the building, which is spread across five-storeys and was built in the 1600s. It was grade one listed and the Strada restaurant had only recently Read more [...]

Brixton Splash Festival Volunteers Request

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THIS EVENT IS TAKING PLACE IN: London at , SW2 1JQ on August 05, 2012 and organised by: Brixton Splash Brixton Splash is a free community street festival led by the local community. Each year it gets bigger and more support is required, so we're looking for more volunteers. The event is aimed at celebrating the area’s diversity, its progress through the years and the fusion of the numerous ethnic groups that now call Brixton home. It is a celebration of peaceful relations, vibrant living Read more [...]

Shareholders support PLUS exchange sale

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By Luke Jeffs LONDON | Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:41pm BST LONDON (Reuters) - PLUS Markets Group (PMK.L) shareholders have backed the sale of its loss-making stock market to broker ICAP (IAP.L), which wants the business as a launch pad into futures trading. European listed derivatives business is dominated by NYSE Euronext (NYX.N) and Deutsche Boerse (DB1Gn.DE), but regulators are keen to encourage competition and plan to open up the market, which should Read more [...]

Read’s status listed as day-to-day

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Kieran Read remains day-to-day in the lead up to the third test against Ireland in Hamilton.The All Blacks number eight sustained a head knock in the second test in Christchurch, placing him in doubt for the series finale.All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says Read shouldn't need to pass a concussion test ahead of the match.Foster says Read is feeling pretty good but they're doing what's best for him.Chiefs co-captain Liam Messam has joined the All Blacks squad in Hamilton. Read more [...]

Coronation Street Up For Sale After Being Refused Listed Status

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Who wants to buy the iconic set? Share Tweet The set of Coronation Street is set to be put on the market after the iconic set was refused listed status. The set which has been home to characters including Sophie Webster, Norris Coleman, Tina McIntyre, Carla Connor, and Roy and Hayley Cropper over the years, was denied listed status because it is not historic enough, according Read more [...]

500 listed firms to hold shareholders’ meetings this week

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According to experts, what industry gurus will say at their respective meets, as well as the outcome of the vote in Greece, will determine if the TAIEX will stand firmly above 7,100 this week and launch a V-shaped rebound. On average, some 100 companies will have their confabs each day of the week. Among the traditional companies that will hold their meetings are Formosa Plastics, Nanya Plastics, Taiwan Cement, and Uni-President. Also to be watched for are meetings held by high-tech and electronics Read more [...]

Author short-listed

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The Nation’s Housing: Is your listing a pinball?

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Washington, D.C. -- BHC 0617 Community     THE NATION'S HOUSING COLUMN    WASHINGTON — In the real estate brokerage field they're known as "setups" or "pinball" homes, and this spring's improving conditions in some markets could be stimulating more of them.      A setup or pinball property is a house listed with an unrealistically high asking price that pulls in lots of visits by agents and shoppers, but no offers. The problem is this: Real estate agents, including Read more [...]