Monthly Archives: May 2015

5 tips for: listed buildings

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2. Listed buildings are considered to be of special historical or architectural interest of national importance. Listing doesn't mean that the building can't be altered or extended - it often can, but the local council will have more control over what changes are made to it and may refuse permission for alterations if it doesn't think they're appropriate. Listed building consent is required to make alterations and while some home improvements, such as internal redecoration, can usually Read more [...]

What is the World Heritage In Danger List?

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The Great Barrier Reef is one of the wonders of the natural world The Great Barrier Reef is one of more than 1,000 places on Unesco's World Heritage List of precious environmental and cultural sites. In June, Unesco will decide if the Reef should be added to its "in danger" list. On Friday, a draft recommendation will be made about the reef's status. Who created the list and why?The World Heritage Convention links the concepts Read more [...]

5 tips for: listed buildings

Posted on by Listify Me
2. Listed buildings are considered to be of special historical or architectural interest of national importance. Listing doesn't mean that the building can't be altered or extended - it often can, but the local council will have more control over what changes are made to it and may refuse permission for alterations if it doesn't think they're appropriate. Listed building consent is required to make alterations and while some home improvements, such as internal redecoration, can usually Read more [...]

After decisive UK vote, estate agents draw up listing plans

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The investors behind a handful of British estate agents are looking to take their companies public, encouraged by the strong performance of European property stocks and an election that removed much of the uncertainty from the UK housing market. Purplebricks and easyProperty are seeking to harness demand from funds with limited tools for tapping into a thriving residential property market. With equity markets strong and house prices still on the up, these new kids on the block offer a less risky Read more [...]

Michael Jackson’s former Neverland home listed for sale with $100 million …

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Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch has been listed for sale at a price of $100 million (£65 million). The California estate was first listed for sale in 2014. Jackson originally paid $19.5 million for the house in 1988 and lived in the sprawling property in Santa Barbara County until his death in 2009. It is currently owned by hedge fund Colony Capital LLC, who bailed the singer out for $24.5 million (£16 million) debts he owed on the property shortly before his death. BLOG: The Incredible Read more [...]

£9m redevelopment of listed West Yorkshire country house to begin this summer

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What is Bdaily? Bdaily is a regional business news website, covering content in the North East, North West, South East and Yorkshire. We deliver a daily email bulletin directly to your inbox, featuring the latest news and event listings in your area. On the site we have a main news section, where our journalists publish breaking business news throughout the day.  In addition we have a members’ news section, where our members can upload their own stories using the self-publishing Read more [...]

Halifax Piece Hall ‘has potential to be global draw’ after £19m revamp

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Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can Waiting for Video... EXPERTS working on the £19.2m restoration and transformation of one of Yorkshire’s most impressive buildings believe it has the potential to become an international visitor attraction. Seven months into construction work at Halifax’s Piece Hall, Calderdale Council opened the doors Read more [...]

Award nomination for DH Lawrence Heritage Centre

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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Listed for $100 Million

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Pool, Getty ImagesMichael Jackson‘s iconic Neverland property is officially up for sale. So if you’ve got a paltry $100 million lying around and want to live in the late icon’s house, now’s your chance to make a move. The 2,700 acre ranch, which boasts a now-defunct train station, its own home movie theater and a six-bedroom house, has been put back on the market, according to the Wall Street Journal. The late Jackson reportedly paid $19.5 million for the Los Olivos property when Read more [...]

Listed Heron Stakes 2015: Consort cuts Sandown dash to book his place at …

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The son of Lope De Vega, who had won his only previous start at two in a warm Newmarket maiden, had been touted for the 2,000 Guineas, only to fail to please in his early spring work. Stoute will now aim for bigger targets again.“I was very impressed with the way he quickened. He has just taken a long time to come to himself this spring and only did his first piece of impressive work last week,” the trainer said. “We came here thinking he might want a mile and a quarter. It was pretty impressive Read more [...]