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UK: Grants Vacant to Vibrant scheme for Belfast city centre Grants from £2,500 to £25,000 to renovate or repurpose a vacant space in Belfast city centre. Belfast City Council's Vacant to Vibrant Capital Grant Scheme has allocated £1m and aims to bring vacant Belfast city centre spaces back into use and support the city centre’s revitalisation. Grants from £2,500 to £25,000 are available and it is anticipated that the following capital costs will be covered: - smaller financial support to pop-up shops - larger grants to encourage uptake of vacant units for a minimum of two years - external capital works to façade to improve look and feel of the high street - internal capital works to make a vacant property fit for purpose and support long-term occupation - diversification of property’s unoccupied space to help existing businesses survive   Grants of up to £2,500 are available for pop-up ground floor use (minimum four months), up to £15,000 for active floor usage up to 150m², and up to £25,000 for active floor usage over 151m².   The scheme is open until July 2024, or until funding has been exhausted. Applications will be awarded funding on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need any help our team at Farrell & Farrell Chartered Accountants are happy to help. #FarrellAndFarrell #crossbordertaxadvisors #crossborder #taxadvisors #uktaxadvisors #roitaxadvisors #accountantcountydown #accountantnearme #newryandmourne

Things are beginning to take shape in the Borough of Flemington as the #UnionHotel restoration and redevelopment continues to hum along. 🏗🛎 Maraziti Falcon represented the Borough in the negotiation of a revised redevelopment agreement to revive the #redevelopment of downtown #Flemington which had stalled due to litigation. In 2017, the #BoroughofFlemington entered into a Redevelopment Agreement to redevelop the historic downtown, including a 100-room hotel, 222 multifamily residential units, commercial and educational space, 770 parking spaces, along with a Financial Agreement / PILOT and Redevelopment Area Bonds. The original project was immediately held up by several pieces of litigation challenging the designation of the properties, execution of the Agreement and scope of the project. The delay threatened the historic #FlemingtonHotel which had suffered significant deterioration and neglect. The Firm was retained by Flemington to address the challenges to the project and restructure the financial impact to the Borough. The Firm successfully negotiated a revised Redevelopment Agreement which lowered the maximum height of the project from eight to four stories, brought more certainty to the funding of critical infrastructure improvements and allowed the Police Department to remain in their current location, saving the Borough millions of dollars. Construction on this project is now underway, including the #historicpreservation and #adaptivereuse of the hotel. 📷 Flemington Focus #FlemingtonNJ #njhousing #redevelopmentlaw #redevelopmentplanning #njredevelopment #njdevelopment #realestatelaw #constructionlaw #njlawfirm #njlawyers

Quite rare to get a city centre purchase opportunity like this. Loads of asset management angles and in an area which is undergoing massive redevlopment. #commercialproperty #commercialinvestment #propertyinvestment

We had a good discussion on housing supply and how to increase it

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I'm really looking forward to the Procurement for Housing meet the buyer events this month. We are very proud to be a part of the Building Better DPS for Category 2 MMC homes which easily enables #housingassociations to appointment MMC providers. Getting out and about and helping contractors, developers and providers realise that there is a way to easily build homes to Future Homes Standard brings me joy! 😍 Our existing Social/Affordable Housing Provider customers are using Etopia as they want to ensure that the homes they build are energy efficient homes that will not require futureproofing or suffer from condensation, damp or mould. The Etopia system is a panelised SIP System that delivers the superstructure of a home with air-tightness and U-Values that exceed the current Part L requirements. The flexibility of the system enables construction to your existing designs, or we can easily work with you to maximise the unique properties of the panels. The width of our panels (The panel is 185mm and a completed wall is 262.5mm) is significantly less than traditional or timber frame solutions to meet the revised Part L of Building Regulations. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a conversation after the event to learn more about the system and how easy it is to move to MMC. #ifnotnowwhen #housingcrisis #futurehomes #energyefficiency #housebuilding #affordablehousing #socialhousing #housebuilders

Even if you think we can’t…we usually can! Our quick response and construction solutions can save projects, just ask Exeter City Football Club. When Exeter City Football Club faced an unexpected setback with their training facility project, Modulek stepped in to turn potential disappointment into success. Our expert team quickly re-engineered the project's plan, ensuring it met both timeline and budget requirements without compromising on quality. 🏗️ Project Highlights: Floor Area: 845 m² Time on Site: 16 weeks Services Provided: From initial call to installation, including groundwork, service connections, manufacturing, and delivery. The new Clifford Hill Training Facility is more than just a building; it's a central team hub designed for peak performance. It features advanced gym and fitness facilities, dedicated treatment rooms, and spacious changing areas for both the first team and academy team. The facility also boasts a vibrant canteen and terrace overlooking the training pitches, fostering a strong sense of community among players and staff. What Sets Us Apart? Modulek provided a comprehensive turnkey solution that made sure Exeter City had their training pavilion when they needed it. In just a few short weeks, the project was completed, ready for immediate use, and officially opened on 29th June 2023 by His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon. 🗣️ Client Testimonial: "We were very appreciative of Modulek picking up the project at short notice and bringing it to a conclusion. We’re delighted to now be able to offer our players and staff a high-quality facility and accommodation." — Nick Hawker, Interim Executive Chair, Exeter City Football Club. 🔗 Explore our case study on this remarkable project: https://lnkd.in/e_Z-Wvk6 Watch our youtube video: https://lnkd.in/eSerNKdf 📞 Planning a new sports and leisure building? Contact us at: 📱 01202 813121 📧 sales@modulek.co.uk #ExeterCity #TrainingFacility #SportsConstruction #ModularBuilding #ProjectDelivery #InnovativeDesign #FacilityManagement #CommunityBuilding #SportingExcellence

Hard as it is to believe, I entered the workforce exactly 20 years ago today. Being at the Planning Magazine Awards last night gave me a good opportunity to reflect. This profession looks totally different to how it did in 2004. Financial crashes, austerity, localism, multiple PMs, Grenfell, promises of planning reform after planning reform; it’s a lot of water under the bridge. Through all of that came the return of public housebuilding. For the first time in a generation, councils began building homes again. When we wake up 5th July, an alarm bell looks set to ring. 1.5 million new homes have been promised by the likely new government and eyes will once again be fixed firmly on councils and RPs; expected to deliver more with less. Housebuilding is difficult. Public housebuilding even more so. This award is not only acknowledgment of the importance of small sites but of the need to be smarter in the way we develop them. Importantly, it’s due recognition of the efforts of our ambitious and visionary clients at London Borough of Camden, Clodagh McCallig, israel hurtado cola, who continue to work tirelessly to build the homes London needs. It’s also comendation of the superb team at Inner Circle Consulting and in particular Spencer Wicks who has taken an idea, deciphered my nonsense, and turned it into something of immense quality. Small sites matter now more than ever. We need to make sure that the right sites come forward for the right purpose. Let’s keep building but let’s be clever about how we do it and let’s keep innovating. #planning #housing #smallsites #lovelocalgov #development

As well as supporting you with new builds and existing medical centres, see below for an example how we can help when your medical premises is no longer fit for purpose, from alternative use planning through to sale. #AitchisonRaffety #planning #healthcare #assetdisposal

The property is being sold with a corporate tenant in place, on a 5 year term and rent annualised @ £540,000 giving a gross yield of 7.4%. Our client, a local property developer in Fareham, Hampshire, is dedicated to addressing the housing crisis. Their latest project, the Wates House renovation and air space development, exemplifies this commitment. Development Overview:  Wates House, previously an unused commercial property, has undergone a comprehensive renovation and air space development. Located near the bustling market town of Fareham, the building is now ready for occupancy, with all necessary building regulations signed off and a 10-year structural warranty in place. Apartment Variety:  The development offers 27 uniquely designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments spread across four floors. Each apartment features a contemporary high-class specification, providing flexible living space to suit various lifestyles. Additionally, residents benefit from private allocated parking, ensuring convenience and accessibility. Convenient Location:  Fareham's location offers convenience for both commuters and residents. Situated on the northwest tip of Portsmouth Harbour, the town provides easy access to nearby cities such as Portsmouth and Southampton. Major motorways, including the M27 and M3 leading to London, are easily accessible. Additionally, Fareham railway station, just a 20-minute walk away, offers regular services to various destinations, including Portsmouth, Southampton, Brighton, Cardiff, and London. Get in touch for further information. #propertyportfolio #propertyinvestment #propertyinvestor #investmentopportunity