Apartment complex for listed bank given green light

PROPOSALS to build a five-storey apartment complex at the former Lloyds Bank site opposite Poole Civic Centre have been agreed by council planning chiefs. Chessland Estates wants to demolish the existing buildings at 1-3 Commercial Road, and build 50 new residential units and retail space. Developers will remove the buildings onsite - a car showroom, a maintenance workshop, and the majority of the Lloyds building - while retaining the facade Read more [...]

A perfect fusion of heritage and vision at Belfast’s Belvoir Park

Following the unprecedented success of the opening phase of new homes at Belvoir Park last spring (potential buyers queuing from 5am hit the headlines), UK developer Neptune Group is planning the release of a new collection of luxury three to five bedroom homes in the Shaw’s Bridge development on Friday February 5. This exciting new phase will include the sympathetic conversion of two of the original Grade II listed pavilions into six stunning Read more [...]

St. John’s United Church in Halifax listed for sale at $1.35M

After seven years of vacancy a nearly century-old Halifax church may finally get a new owner. The old red brick St. John's United Church on Windsor Street was listed for sale this month for $1.35 million. Along with the church, the sale also includes a two-storey home on Willow Street the congregation used for office space. While most of the church has been emptied, the property's buyer would get the church organ, which is built into the building structure and impossible to remove. Read more [...]

St. John’s United Church in Halifax listed for sale at $1.35 million

After seven years of vacancy a nearly century-old Halifax church may finally get a new owner. The old red brick St. John's United Church on Windsor Street was listed for sale this month for $1.35 million. Along with the church, the sale also includes a two-storey home on Willow Street the congregation used for office space. While most of the church has been emptied, the property's buyer would get the church organ, which is built into the building structure and impossible to remove. Read more [...]

‘$3000’ to leave Auckland

Aucklanders languishing on the state house waiting list are likely to be offered financial incentives to move to regions that have a surplus of homes, the Herald can reveal. Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett confirmed last night that the Government wants prospective tenants to consider moving to regions where dozens of state houses are vacant - and in some cases could be offered thousands of dollars in taxpayer sweeteners. Pacific Island tenants could be prime candidates for such a move, she Read more [...]

The Best Event Management Platforms Software According to G2 Crowd Winter 2016 Rankings, Based on User Reviews

Cvent named Leader; tops overall satisfaction ratings CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) January 19, 2016 G2 Crowd, the world’s leading business software review platform, today released the Winter 2016 Event Management Platforms Software GridSM report to help businesses make the best technology decision. Cvent was named the sole Leader in the report, receiving a strong customer satisfaction score with a large market presence. Bizzabo, Attendee Interactive Read more [...]

Plans submitted to turn grade II listed North Yorkshire mansion into a £25m …

PLANS HAVE been submitted to transform a 17th century Grade II-listed mansion near Ripon into a £25m country house hotel and spa. The proposals would see Grantley Hall, which is set in 30 acres of wooded parkland and grounds, converted into a 52-bedroom hotel, which would aim to be one of the leading country house hotels in the UK.The development would retain and showcase its many Georgian features. As well as accommodation, it would include a signature restaurant, Read more [...]

Plans submitted to turn grade II listed North Yorkshire mansion into a £25m country house hotel

PLANS HAVE been submitted to transform a 17th century Grade II-listed mansion near Ripon into a £25m country house hotel and spa. The proposals would see Grantley Hall, which is set in 30 acres of wooded parkland and grounds, converted into a 52-bedroom hotel, which would aim to be one of the leading country house hotels in the UK.The development would retain and showcase its many Georgian features. As well as accommodation, it would include a signature restaurant, Read more [...]