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Last Friday the Professional Information team got a call in from a solicitor who was not sure what use class a veterinary practice came under and was writing this into a lease. We usually ask enquirers to take a look at the Planning Portal page which gives the latest listing. You'll see by following the last link it unfortunately doesn't ...

It's tricky keeping on top of what's happening for businesses out there. On Friday one of our members was trying to find out what was on the cards for VAT as a client thought they'd be able to get a VAT reduction on building materials for a refurbishment. After scouting on the website I found this article on the 2008 budget. You'll see on page ...

I was reading The Guardian yesterday and found an interesting story on the energy company E.ON and the University of Nottingham who are set to build a 1930s semi to test out how to make old UK housing stock more energy efficient . It made me think of how useful our Hot Topic listings on Green Buildings are. You’ll find they split into ...

I received an enquiry today from a member who was interested in tracing details of buildings in a street near London Bridge station. Here is a list of useful sources which I found.  Is anyone aware of any additional sources which they would like to share? London Metropolitan Archives   RIBA National Archives Southwark Council ...