Monthly Archives: February 2014

Killara home inspired by Ontario lake house listed

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Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Michael van der Griend and his wife Solveigh have listed their post-Federation Killara residence. Set in Peter Fudge designed and managed gardens, the seven bedrooms, five bathroom house has been listed through Brent Courtney and Jon Dundas-Smith of McGrath Estate Agents for March 8 auction. It was 1999 when the couple purchased the property on Arnold Street, Killara. The grand 1918 bungalow has had over $3 million in renovations carried out, its redesign inspired Read more [...]

Shifnal hotel’s listed barn topped with thatch

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Hotel bosses have had to wait more than a year for the thatcher to be able to do the work at the hotel near Shifnal.The £40,000 project will see the grade-II listed building repaired for the first time in more 50 years.Owners of the family-run Hundred House Hotel, in Norton, have now ploughed more than £1 million into renovating the property since moving into the venue in 1986.The hotel is still run by Henry Phillips, 75, while his sons David, 52, and Henry, 49, run the maintenance and Read more [...]

New Forest pony listed as rare breed

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20 February 2014 Last updated at 17:09 GMT The number of New Forest foals being born has dropped by two thirds in five years The New Forest pony has been classed as a rare breed by an animal charity. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) listed the pony in its minority breed category on its watch-list, for equines with up to 3,000 breeding females. There are now fewer than 3,000 breeding mares Read more [...]

Whistle-blower provision mandatory for listed firms: SEBI

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Amid a growing number of scams related to corrupt practices in corporate India, market watchdog SEBI has decided to make it mandatory for listed companies to have a whistle-blower mechanism for their employees and directors.The mechanism would also need to have necessary safeguards to protect whistle-blowers from victimisation, while checks would also be required against any misuse of this facility aimed at encouraging directors and employees to report genuine concerns and any wrongdoings at Read more [...]

Presidents get overlooked in favor of Dr. King events

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Presidents get overlooked in favor of Dr. King events Reverse discrimination manifests itself in subtle ways; not unlike a diet rich in salt - we know it's not good, we know it's to be avoided, and perhaps most troubling, it's difficult to prove it's occurring since the effects are usually subtle and cumulative. Then one day the blood pressure cuff gets applied, and all the transgressions come rushing to the fore. In Marietta, we just had such a pressure cuff situation, but you may have missed Read more [...]

Britain’s most expensive rental property? Grade-II listed mansion costs £780k …

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Audley House in Mayfair, London, has a master bedroom one-and-a-half times the size of the average new UK homeThe six-storey home, spread over 8,346 sq/ft, is worth around £35million - and you can rent it for £15,000 per weekIt has four reception rooms, five VIP bedroom suites, family kitchen, gym and private walled gardens The tenant will still have to pay council tax, gas and electricity and water bills along with their TV licenceWith security fees included, the bills come to £125,000 Read more [...]

Killara home inspired by Ontario lake house listed with $6 million plus …

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Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Michael van der Griend and his wife Solveigh have listed their post-Federation Killara residence. Set in Peter Fudge designed and managed gardens, the seven bedrooms, five bathroom house has been listed through Brent Courtney and Jon Dundas-Smith of McGrath Estate Agents for March 8 auction. It was 1999 when the couple purchased the property on Arnold Street, Killara. The grand 1918 bungalow has had over $3 million in renovations carried out, its redesign inspired Read more [...]