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Riot Damage Assistance
(23/08/11)The recent riots which have affected much of the country have left some business owners facing a heavy loss, with many insurance policies not covering this type of damage. The government has announced measures designed to assist those affected including: 1. Business rates relief – a £20million “high street support scheme” is provided by the government to local authorities who exercise their power to offer relief from business rates for firms affected by the riots. 2. Valuation lists – the Valuation Office ...Continue Reading
Checklist – Construction Contracts
(22/07/11)Whether you are a developer entering into a major contract for refurbishment or a homeowner arranging for an extension you are going to need to draw up an agreement with whoever you instruct to carry out the building work, and it is important that you cover the key points to avoid costly disputes. Many of the industry bodies (such as the JCT) publish standard forms of building contracts which will automatically cover many of these issues but you should always read ...Continue Reading
Outlook Despite the general doom and gloom following the budget, the construction industry is showing some signs of recovery. In the north west, the major areas of work remain student housing, infrastructure and publicly funded work and areas such as Knowsley and Sefton have a variety of ongoing and imminent projects. The announcement of the new Enterprise zones to be located at Liverpool and Wirral waters is bound to create new opportunities for developers, contractors and subcontractors in the local market. Everyone ...Continue Reading
