Category: Listed Property News
I’m sure you will already know that there was a nasty little surprise hidden away in the Budget 2012 documents about the removal of the zero rate of VAT on approved alterations to listed buildings. If you haven’t seen the details they are available in the consultation document on ‘addressing borderline anomalies’ in the VAT [...] Read full article
Category: Listed Property News
VAT on Alterations to Listed Buildings On 21st March 2012, in the budget, the government announced its intention to remove the zero rate of VAT for approved alterations to listed buildings. This means that from 1st October 2012 the standard rate of VAT will apply to the alteration of a listed building. The Listed Property [...] Read full article
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Betty Television are developing a fifth series of their popular Channel 4 show COUNTRY HOUSE RESCUE. We are looking for owners of large, country homes who would benefit from expert help and advice in how to make their historic properties financially self-sustaining. Maybe you own a large estate that is prohibitively costly to [...] Read full article
Category: Listed Property News
Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer made an astonishing, and unexpected, announcement that will affect a significant number of owners of listed properties in the UK. In short, the VAT relief that currently applies to alterations to listed buildings is being withdrawn with effect from 1 October 2012. The Chancellor described the existing relief as [...] Read full article
Category: Listed Property Show
We were delighted that so many members visited the clubs exhibition at Olympia last month and took the time to say hello. Its really helpful when members explain their problems and points of view as it ensures that we remain focused on relevant facts and issues. Of course the usual questions about planning, insurance [...] Read full article
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English Heritage are currently looking at ways to improve the advice and information they offer to owners of historic buildings. They would welcome feedback on what you would find useful. If you would like to offer your views, please complete this short survey, which will take no more than 10 minutes. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8SVBGXQ Read full article
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Tina Lloyd is a PhD candidate at the University of Bath’s Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture (CASA). She has recently been awarded a Graduate Scholarship to undertake research into ‘The physical and social consequences which have resulted from the listing of privately owned vernacular housing’. This academic study will last for three years. [...] Read full article
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There are almost a million empty properties across the UK. ‘Britain’s Empty Homes’ on BBC ONE shows viewers how to unlock the potential of these abandoned buildings, revealing ways in which they can be brought back into use and transformed into dream homes. With presenter Joe Crowley, the series offers invaluable advice for viewers looking [...] Read full article
Category: Listed Property Show
Saturday 18th February • Lecture 1 11.00-11.30 = Linda Hall – Countryside Books – Author of Period House Fixtures & fittings • Lecture 2 11.45-12.15 = Controlling Damp in Old Buildings – Duncan Worboyes – Igloo Builders • Lecture 3 12.30-13.00 = VAT & the listed building – Dave Brown VAT – Owners miss £250m [...] Read full article
Category: Listed Property Show
Property Renovation Advice: If you’re planning the renovation of your listed building and would love some professional advice and guidance to get you started, come along to stand B6 where Keim Paints, Rocare and Stonehealth experts will be available to answer your questions and give you guidance on internal and external renovation solutions for your [...] Read full article