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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Property owners recoil at cost, burden of Joshua tree protections

But before you can get a shovel into the ground, everything changes. Joshua trees become candidates for the state's threatened and endangered species list and are then protected by an unprecedented conservation law. You must now apply for permits and pay fees - not just for removing the plants, but in some cases for disturbing the land around them. You must even get permits to pick up fallen branches.
Environment
fromHomebuilding
2 weeks ago

The costs of sanding a wood floor - from professional rates to DIY sander tools

Sanding wood floors enhances their appearance and quality, but costs depend on various factors like wood type and floor condition.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'An obtrusive feature' - split decision over unauthorised works carried out at tech tycoon's 3m mansion

Mark Roden's company sought retention for unauthorized works on the historical Straffan Lodge property.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Inside one of Britain's greenest homes: Award-winning Essex eco house relisted after price drop

Paternoster Lodge is an award-winning energy-efficient home featuring integrated renewable systems, achieving an A+ EPC rating.
#real-estate
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

How a small Croydon community took on a developer and won 200K legal battle

Eight households successfully challenged a developer's plans to replace a bungalow with flats, revealing flaws in planning law.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Al Fayed family battle over luxury penthouse with 'leaky roofs and noisy lifts'

The owner of a multi-million-pound penthouse on Park Lane has been engaged in an eight-year legal battle over a lift installation agreement. The dispute escalated to include allegations of leaky roofs and disruptive noise from the lift.
LA real estate
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Tickets Alert: Visit the Earl's Court development site

Visitors can step into the empty Earl's Court building site to see the plans for 4,000 homes and experience the area firsthand during organized tours.
London
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Candlesticks owned by Marilyn Monroe in auction of millionaire's treasures

Manny Davidson amassed a multi-million pound fortune in property development and collected rare artefacts, including candlesticks from the royal wedding of 1747 valued at 100,000-150,000.
London
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Application to turn home into HMO among Havering planning round-up

Havering Council is reviewing multiple planning applications for property developments across the borough, including conversions and extensions.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

More incentives planned for SF commercial-to-housing conversions, but there are still challenges

San Francisco is incentivizing conversions of commercial spaces to residential units amid rising construction costs and uncertain economic conditions.
Boston food
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

June 2: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Brooklyn Daily Eagle highlighted significant property developments in Massapequa and reported on notable fashion trends from Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and her contemporaries.
Renovation
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Tech entrepreneur Mark Roden appeals retention refusal over unauthorised works on 3m Straffan Lodge

Kildare County Council denies retention for works that harm a protected structure.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

San Jose towers deal leaves notorious real estate empire near collapse

New ownership of the San Jose housing towers provides hope for improvement after years of issues.
Machine Investment Group plans to revitalize the complex amidst a history of mismanagement and problems.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Another big revamp on Shrewsbury Road gets the thumbs-up from an obliging neighbour

Mr Trenaman expresses his support for the Lawlors' plan, noting that the sympathetic design will seamlessly integrate with the existing streetscape.
Renovation
London politics
fromHomebuilding
4 months ago

I'm a planning permission expert and this is how to win over a planning committee and secure approval for your project

Planning committees hold significant authority in deciding planning applications, making it essential to understand their operations.
fromianVisits
4 months ago

National Army Museum to get larger with expansion underneath its car park

The National Army Museum is set to expand under a new housing development with a basement extension planned for additional galleries and events space.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

4 garage conversion mistakes that can easily be avoided if you plan ahead

Garage conversions require careful planning to avoid pitfalls and ensure compliance with local regulations.
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