Hanover House hat trick of lettings
Posted by aran on Apr 29, 2013 in Commercial Property Small Business South Manchester Manchester City Centre Magnus News
A hat trick of office lettings at Hanover House, Manchester City Centre meant that Magnus once again rose to the challenge of undertaking office refurbishments within four weeks to satisfy the requirements of new customers. In particular, the fourth floor was striped back to shell, fully...
Planning change - offices to homes
Posted by aran on Jan 25, 2013 in Commercial Property Manchester City Centre Property Management Magnus News
The Government announced this week that under new planning rules the owners of office buildings can convert them to housing without the need for planning permission. It is hoped that relaxing rules will help alleviate the housing shortage, provide a much needed boost to construction output and...
ToughGuy Challenge 2013 for East Cheshire Hospice
Posted by aran on Jan 4, 2013 in Magnus News
In a moment of utter madness Steve, Ed, Paul and Aran have signed up to do the 27th January 2013 ToughGuy challenge 'the spiritual home of mud and obstacle running'. The event comprises an 8 mile muddy run combined with the killing field's assault course involving heights, deep freezing water,...
Subscription Renewal - RICS
Posted by aran on Dec 17, 2012 in Commercial Property Small Business
It's that time of year again when the RICS has invoiced for next years subscriptions. Most notable is another fee increase which I'm sure has been an annual tradition since my membership of the RICS in 2003. I didn't fancy mithering our Accounts Department for the relevant back dated...
Construction Output
Posted by aran on Dec 17, 2012 in Commercial Property Small Business
Construction has always been one of the main barometers of economic output. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistic, as reported in the Daily Telegraph , show that construction activity has grown 0.7% in the three months to October 20012. However, overall activity is down...