Councils must support firms hit by business rates hike, says FSB

by Steve Everett - 3, April, 201731, March, 20170

As the controversial business rates revaluation comes into effect, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) warns that many firms could suffer if there are delays in helping those worst affected. The Government recognised in the recent Budget that the system was unfairly hitting some small businesses, with a number facing astronomical

Leeds surveyor crowned Young Surveyor of the Year

by Steve Everett - 10, December, 20159, December, 20150

A Leeds-based quantity surveyor has been crowned ‘Young Surveyor of the Year’ after beating tough competition from hundreds of other candidates from all over the UK at the 2015 RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards, held at the Lancaster Hotel, London. Leanne Kitson, a chartered senior quantity surveyor at

Yorkshire property projects in battle to gain national recognition

by Steve Everett - 2, September, 20150

Five award winning property schemes in Yorkshire and Humber will go head-to-head against other accolade winning property projects from across the UK, for a chance to gain national recognition at this year’s RICS Awards Grand Final 2015. The following category winners from this year’s RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards – which were

RICS to launch “Quality” scheme to encourage diversity & best practice amongst Yorkshire firms

by Steve Everett - 28, May, 201527, May, 20150

The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is launching a new initiative to help property firms across Yorkshire and Humber create a more inclusive and competitive workforce. The land, property and construction sector is not known for its diversity but RICS have been working across the industry and learning from other

Iconic Blackburn Wing at Bowcliffe Hall soars to success in RICS awards

by Steve Everett - 20, May, 201518, May, 20150

The Blackburn Wing, a stunning copper and glass centrepiece of a £6m project at Grade II-listed Bowcliffe Hall in Wetherby, has scooped a top award at the 2015 RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards. The 2,060 sq. ft treehouse conference venue, which is shaped like an airplane wing, won the Tourism & Leisure

Sustainable developer celebrates double award shortlist

by Steve Everett - 7, April, 20146, April, 20140

The developer behind the UK’s largest development of Passive Houses – at Little Kelham in inner-city Sheffield - has been shortlisted for two leading industry awards, thanks to its neighbourhood regeneration projects which are driven by design, innovation, community and sustainability. Yorkshire-based Citu has been shortlisted in the category of “Built