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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released a report on UK public sector valuer rotation. The organisation says that after rigorous discussions, industry experts decided that public sector valuations of investment properties, whether undertaken internally or by an external valuation firm, are distinct from valuations of investment property counterparts in the private sector in terms of both actual risk and public perception. The valuations for which rotation is mandatory are known as regulated purpose valuations (RPV). The purposes covered are fully detailed at UK VPS 3. RICS’ UK rotation policy is included at UK VPS 3.3. The RICS…

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A second arrest has been made over a stabbing at a home which sparked a large emergency response.Multiple police cars and ambulances were called to Spring Lane in Canterbury at about 9pm on Monday, where a 36-year-old man suffered stab wounds.Police and paramedics in Spring Lane, Canterbury. Picture: Chris GaddOfficers investigating the incident first arrested another man aged 36 following the incident but the force confirmed he had since been released without charge.Emergency vehicles were seen parked between Barton Manor School and the Fyndon House flat block next to Russet Road.The victim required medical treatment at a London hospital, though…

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There is a growing need to address existing wear and tear rules in light of the fact that more people are now working from home, according to Inventory Base. The company reports that furnishings and fixtures in rented homes are wearing out 30% faster than before Covid-19, yet guidelines remain based on outdated assumptions. Inventory Base points to research that shows around 41% of the UK workforce now working from home, up from 26.7% pre-pandemic, with rented properties experiencing higher daily usage as a consequence. Items such as carpets, sofas, and painted surfaces are said to be deteriorating far more…

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In modern workplaces, the traditional 9-5 structure is apparently outdated, as more employers lean into hybrid work to ensure a stronger focus on work-life balance.However, new research from StandOutCV suggests that working beyond regular hours is still the norm for most UK workers, with the average employee reportedly putting in more than £4,000 worth of overtime each year.The culture change could be coming from bosses, as Startups’ research shows that a large majority of SME leaders believe working overtime is still a necessity.Now, the StandOutCV findings could be a wake-up call for directors to reflect on whether they’re unintentionally promoting…

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Rightmove, the UK’s largest property platform, has launched the next phase of its brand advertising campaign, ‘If they can find it, so can you.’ The multi-channel campaign will appear in prime-time TV slots, and across digital, social, and outdoor advertising, to help drive people to agents’ brands and properties on Rightmove. ‘If they can find it, so can you’ communicates that, with the UK’s largest choice of homes, everyone can find a home that fits their unique requirements, according to the portal’s marketing team. Rightmove says the campaign aims to deliver even more significant outcomes for agents. New creative additions…

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Zoopla has issued a short statement in response to an Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) investigation into OnTheMarket’s (OTM) claims regarding its market position. The advertising regulator has informally resolved a complaint against OTM around its claim to have overtaken Zoopla’s website traffic. ASA received a complaint about a controversial paid for online advert but has now closed the case after OTM withdrew the ads, pledging in future to “prominently state the specific period for which the claim applies”. ASA explained: “We received a complaint about a paid for online display ad and an ad, featured in an email for a…

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Location : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A428 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 15 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

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