PWR Property News
Supply outstripping demand - Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Supply outstripping demand says RICS February UK Housing Market Survey.
RICS launches AssocRICS for Project Managers - Wednesday, March 3, 2010
AssocRICS provides an alternative route to an RICS qualification for property professionals.
European Housing Showing Signs of Recovery - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
2010 RICS European Housing Review
US and Japan to lead pick up in distressed properties - Monday, March 1, 2010
RICS Global Distressed Property Monitor Q4 2009
RICS commends the Union Budget - Friday, February 26, 2010
RICS applauds the continued focus and monetary boost provided to rural and urban infrastructure, housing and development
RICS highlights significant gaps in transparency of professional fees - Wednesday, February 24, 2010
RICS urges Government to introduce consistent and comprehensive regulation of the property sector
Northern Ireland construction market by far UK's worst hit - Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Northern Ireland chartered surveyors are deeply pessimistic about prospects for the local construction industry despite hopes of improvement elsewhere in the UK.
New RICS guidance creates a consistent approach to valuing trees - Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The Valuation of Trees for Amenity and Related Non-Timber Uses Guidance Note published
Farmland prices rebound as the pace of demand outstrips supply - Thursday, February 18, 2010
According to RICS rural land market survey H2 2009.
BREAK THE CHAIN – RENT FOR A SHORT PERIOD - Wednesday, February 17, 2010
If you have a buyer for your property, but haven’t found anywhere to move to, now is a good time to secure the deal and rent for six months or so, giving you time to look around for the ideal new home, rather than lose a buyer and/or be pressured into buying ‘just anything’.
10 Tips to Let your Property Fast - Tuesday, February 16, 2010
“Make sure that your property lets as quickly as possible do not leave it to chance, since letting properties is more competitive now than ever before”, states Simon Perkins of PWR Property Consultants.
RICS professional membership offered to share and business valuers - Monday, February 15, 2010
SSBV members set to adopt the RICS mark of property professionalism demanded by financial institutions, corporations, governments and organisations
Construction workloads continue to fall amid general election concerns - Friday, February 12, 2010
According to the RICS UK construction market survey Q4 2009.
RICS India submits its proposal for the 2010-11 Union Budget - Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ahead of the 2010 Indian Budget RICS urges action to ensure a vibrant yet sustainable property market.
Activity up despite icy weather, but prices continue to slide - Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The cold weather didn't completely freeze out activity in the Northern Ireland housing market during January, according to the RICS housing market survey.
Expansion sparks Promotion for Robert West - Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Robert West has been promoted to Manager of the Mansfield Office as PWR expand in to Nottingham
House prices rise again but weather depresses activity - Tuesday, February 9, 2010
According to RICS January housing market survey.
Tender prices fall further but costs stabilise - Friday, January 29, 2010
According to the latest BCIS UK Tender Price Index Q3 2009, tender prices have fallen for the seventh consecutive quarter.
Indian commercial property prices rising for first time in over two years - Friday, January 29, 2010
Findings of the RICS Indian Commercial Property Survey for Q4 2009.
Investment cash returns to commercial property - Wednesday, January 27, 2010
According to the RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q4 2009
RICS report stresses on ensuring energy efficiency while upgrading informal settlements in India - Friday, January 22, 2010
RICS releases the research report titled 'The energy efficiency impacts of upgrading informal settlements in developing countries: An exploration of urban areas in India'.
London office availability no longer rising - Thursday, January 21, 2010
According to the latest RICS UK Commercial Property Survey.
Energy inefficient homes exposed by cold period - Thursday, January 14, 2010
If the recent cold period doesn't jolt homeowners into necessary energy efficiency measures, nothing will, according to experts.
RICS introduces new FM qualification - Thursday, January 14, 2010
AssocRICS provides an alternative route to a career in the property sector.
House prices continue to rise albeit at a slower pace - Tuesday, January 12, 2010
RICS releases its December UK Housing Market Survey.
No big sales bounce in lead up to stamp duty holiday ending - Tuesday, January 12, 2010
There was no major rush to buy in the final weeks of the stamp duty holiday according to local chartered surveyors.
The rebound in the arts and antiques market continues to gain momentum - Friday, January 8, 2010
RICS publishes the results for the UK Arts & Antiques Survey Q4 2009.
RICS welcomes taller buildings plan - Thursday, January 7, 2010
Taller buildings will play an essential role in reducing Northern Ireland's carbon footprint and can provide high quality urban living environments, says RICS.
RICS NI Housing Conference - Thursday, January 7, 2010
This conference will consider the likely course of the Northern Ireland housing market in 2010 and beyond.
House prices to continue nudging upwards in the first half of 2010 - Tuesday, December 22, 2009
RICS forecast for the UK Housing Market in 2010
House sales volumes increase but still below 'normal levels' - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
RICS Housing Market Survey, Northern Ireland, November 2009
Increase in the supply of properties fails to halt rising prices - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
RICS releases the November Housing Market Survey.
Rents set to start rising - Wednesday, December 2, 2009
RICS publishes the resulys of its residential lettings survey for October (3rd quarter) 2009.
'No doubt' Home Report is benefitting Scottish buyers sellers - Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Scottish buyers and sellers are, without a doubt, benefitting from the Home Report says RICS Scotland as the scheme reaches its 1st anniversary.
BCIS offers essential free guide to construction data standards - Friday, November 27, 2009
2009 BCIS International Cost Elements Enquiry Report published
Sustainability remains on agenda as businesses look to their bottom line - Thursday, November 26, 2009
RICS publishes the results of its Global Property Sustainability Survey for Q3 2009
RICS unveils its UK Climate Change Action Plan - Wednesday, November 25, 2009
RICS announces its commitment to taking concrete action to respond to the challenges of climate change in the UK.
Distressed properties increase - Tuesday, November 24, 2009
RICS publishes the Global Distressed Commercial Property Monitor for Q3 2009
RICS opens up the residential profession - Tuesday, November 24, 2009
RICS has launched the second phase of its new AssocRICS qualification.
NI surveyors don't expect end of stamp duty holiday to significantly hit market - Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Northern Ireland chartered surveyors comment on the ending of the stamp duty holiday.
RICS unveils its Global Climate Change Strategy - Tuesday, November 17, 2009
RICS announces today its commitment to taking concrete action to respond to the challenges of climate change, at a conference in New York. (17 November 2009).
Lagging regions to be hit by stamp duty return - Tuesday, November 17, 2009
RICS publishes further research from their October Housing Market Survey.
Emerging markets to lead race for top positions in global construction - Thursday, November 12, 2009
Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford Economics release construction forecasts for next decade.
RICS opens up the profession - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
RICS has launched a new qualification which will open the surveying profession to professionals previously faced with the non-graduate glass ceiling.
House prices continue to rise but supply increases - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
RICS releases latest UK Housing Market Survey for October 2009.
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RICS Working Committee responds on the Model Real Estate Act - Friday, November 6, 2009
RICS submitted its recommendations on the 'Model Real Estate (Regulation of Development) Act 200_' to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) on November 6, 2009.
RICS launches Ska Rating - the first assessment tool for sustainable fit-outs - Friday, November 6, 2009
A new system which will rate the environmental impact of office fit-outs, an area that accounts for 10 percent of the £64.5 billion spent on construction in the UK, was launched by RICS today.
Public sector works support construction industry - Friday, November 6, 2009
RICS Construction Market Survey Q3 2009.
Accuracy of valuations holds up despite the downturn - Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The accuracy of Commercial property valuations increased in three of largest property investment markets in Europe, with the majority of valuations falling within 10 percent of sale prices.
Infrastructure event will help professionals plan for future - Tuesday, November 3, 2009
An event which will help planning and construction professionals in Scotland better plan for future infrastructure requirements is being held in Edinburgh on 4 November 2009.
Tenders fall lower despite stabilisation in new work output - Monday, November 2, 2009
BCIS publish Tender Price Index for Q2 2009.
Lack of supply pushing up prices - Tuesday, October 13, 2009
A lack of supply is still underpinning the house price recovery, according to the results of the latest UK housing market survey, published today.
Arts and Antiques market shrugs off recession - Friday, October 9, 2009
RICS' UK Arts & Antiques Survey for Q3 2009.
RICS to mediate in planning disputes - Tuesday, October 6, 2009
RICS is launching a pan-industry Planning Mediation Service which can help save money both for public authorities and applicants.
Tenders set to keep falling until 2011 - Thursday, October 1, 2009
BCIS Five Year Forecast Q12009 - Q12014
RICS uses official guidance to promote sustainability in the profession - Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sustainability and the Property Life Cycle Guidance Note released.
RICS joins world business leaders to accelerate deal on climate change - Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change
RICS guidance to reduce environmental impact of rural business - Monday, September 21, 2009
Energy Strategies for Rural Businesses Guidance Note released
Novice buy-to-let investors test out market - Monday, September 21, 2009
The second and third quarters of 2009 brought a surge in interest from first time investors, reported Assetz, as people looked to take advantage of good value in the market amid strong signs of increasing house prices.
Novice buy-to-let investors test out market - Monday, September 21, 2009
The second and third quarters of 2009 brought a surge in interest from first time investors, reported Assetz, as people looked to take advantage of good value in the market amid strong signs of increasing house prices.
Price balance turns positive - Tuesday, September 15, 2009
RICS UK Housing Market Survey, August 2009
RICS negotiates 'common sense' approach to money laundering legislation - Monday, September 14, 2009
In an industry where duplication of regulation is rife, but some high risk areas of property are left unregulated, RICS has negotiated a common sense approach in the property management sector.
RICS launches pioneering standards for facilities management - Friday, September 11, 2009
RICS White Book: the first Facilities Management practice standards
Bat problem could cost projects time and money - Thursday, September 10, 2009
Building professionals in Scotland are being warned not to ignore the problem of roosting bats in building projects or their work schedule and budget could fly out of the window.
RICS to 'value' sustainability - Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Valuation Information Paper - Sustainability and Commercial Property Valuation
RICS introduces clarity to muddy world of construction insurance - Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Construction Insurance Guidance Note released.
Rental falls slow as supply starts to dwindle - Monday, September 7, 2009
RICS residential lettings survey May to July 2009.
RICS appoints new chair of regulatory board - Friday, August 28, 2009
Eve Salomon, has been appointed chairman of the RICS Regulatory Board.
Distressed sales increase worldwide - Monday, August 17, 2009
RICS Research Commercial Property Distressed Sales Q2 2009.
Construction workloads still falling but state spending boosts public sector - Friday, August 14, 2009
RICS UK Construction Market Survey, Q2 2009.
Outlook improving but housing market not out of the woods yet - Thursday, August 6, 2009
RICS Housing Market Update, August 2009
Sustainability still an issue for business despite the downturn - Wednesday, August 5, 2009
RICS Global Property Sustainability Survey, Q2 2009
Rents fall further ! - Monday, June 22, 2009
Rents fall further but pace of decline set to moderate -
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Rents fall further ! - Monday, June 22, 2009
Rents fall further but pace of decline set to moderate -
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Private Rented Sector Consultation - Thursday, June 4, 2009
The Government has published its response to the Rugg Review into the private rented sector.
Private Rented Sector Consultation - Thursday, June 4, 2009
The Government has published its response to the Rugg Review into the private rented sector.
PWR Let 52 Properties in April ! - Thursday, May 21, 2009
PWR let 52 properties in April, despite many agents reporting it becoming harder to let properties with the influx of properties into the market that won't sell.
Adam has been extremely reliable, phoning me back, keeping me informed and very polite and friendly. Thank you for making me feel confident that an employee of PWR is as professional as Simon is
Carolyn Wild
