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FROM HUMBLE ROOTS: HOW UK GARDEN CENTRES HAVE FLOURISHED INTO ALL-DAY DESTINATION ATTRACTIONS
I attended the HTA Catering conference at The Belfry earlier this month as part of the panel of experts. As usual, the event was full of new ideas that I was keen to pick up on. Our team has an excellent reputation across the UK and beyond for creative design… Read More
A WELL-EARNED ACCOLADE FOR KAL
Here at Harris Lamb we pride ourselves on recognising rising stars so it’s no surprise to us that one of the newest members of our support team, Kalvinder Kaur has been presented with an award for her superb admin skills Kal joined Harris Lamb in March… Read More
Lawful Use Certificates Explained…
Anyone who’s ever enhanced their business with an extension or added an extra income stream courtesy of a change of use knows that to do so within the law, you need to apply for, and achieve, planning permission. But because planning can be a lengthy process and some businesses… Read More
Shiny, Happy People…
Birmingham has been getting some long-overdue glowing praise in recent months, and this latest piece of good press, courtesy of The Guardian, is particularly welcome. Apparently our beloved Second City is one of the top ten happiest places to work… Read More
Our concerns over the impact of enterprise zones
Harris Lamb’s Rating team has voiced its concerns over the financial incentives being offered to Enterprise Zones in comparison to those areas that fall outside their boundaries. Nigel Fletcher Nigel Fletcher of the rating team said: “Enterprise Zones are central to the Government’s long-term economic plan,… Read More
In the black
Harris Lamb’s Retail team has been working with clients with a view to boosting their high street presence ahead of November 27th. The Black Friday phenomenon is no longer the online secret for savvy shoppers that it once was – the last Friday in November is now… Read More
A second city with a first class future
It’s been a few short weeks since the long-anticipated new-look New Street and Grand Central shopping centre revealed itself to the public, and what a welcome addition to Birmingham they’ve proved. The always great second city has become a real force to be reckoned with as it welcomes… Read More
ANOTHER TRIO OF TROPHIES FOR THE AGENCY TEAM
The Harris Lamb trophy cabinet continues to grow after our agency team was presented with three accolades at the CoStar Agency Awards. The business has been named top West Midlands industrial agents within the availability, deals and instructions categories at the prestigious industry awards… Read More
The JLR Effect
For many months now, the Midlands media has been full of stories about luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover going from strength to strength as it drives the UK economy, particularly here in the Midlands. High-level development by the brand has ensured that its Solihull plant represents… Read More
Magnificent men and their flying machines
Occasionally, the Harris Lamb team likes to take a step back from the commercial property world and turn their hands to something different. The business’ annual conference took place this month, and colleagues found themselves split into teams facing an extraordinary challenge. Each team was presented… Read More
Planning Uses Simplified – An Agents View’
With activity increasing in the commercial world as a result of the rise in market confidence, the outlook for the future is bright. Over the past 12 months I have been incredibly busy making the most of this revival within Harris Lamb’s Agency Team where we have concluded record levels… Read More
Worcestershire – The County to do business in
As we, at Harris Lamb prepare to support the Chamber of Commerce ‘Expo’ at the County Showground in Worcester, we are getting ready with all the property details and profiles of opportunities across the County of Worcestershire where we are adding value to clients property holdings and where we will… Read More
Profitable Housebuilders
When financial analysts start talking about a national housebuilders published accounts as being “outrageously impressive figures” as Alistair McCraig of IG has just said about Barratt Developments, then you know the housebuilding market must be pretty good at the moment. Barratt’s Chief Executive said earlier this week that it sold… Read More
Building Obsolescence and the Challenges for Building Surveyors
How long will my building last? Not a question that many people ask frankly but everyone in property should consider the implications around property lifecycles more carefully. The reaction to the age of buildings can vary depending on your place in the property market, if presented with a 20 year… Read More
Demolition Desires: Do i need planning permission to demolish a building
It sounds like people have grand plans ahead, as Harris Lamb’s planning team has been deluged with enquiries regarding the necessity of obtaining permission from local authorities before demolishing buildings. Fortunately, Sam Silcocks is on hand to help. As you’d expect from a… Read More