Property news from PWR Letting Agents Nottingham and Mansfield
Eminence recognised - Wednesday, July 28, 2010
RICS Scotland has accepted Gordon Mann, OBE, as a Fellowship member in recongnition of his services to property.
Real estate in emerging economies outperform Eurozone and UK - Monday, July 26, 2010
Property markets in the more dynamic economies of South America, Asia and Eastern Europe are outperforming those in the UK and Eurozone, says the RICS Global Property Survey for Q2 2010.
Housing market very challenging - Friday, July 23, 2010
Market activity in Northern Ireland increased during June, says the Ulster Bank sponsored RICS housing market survey.
Art and antique prices gather momentum, driven by the higher end of the market - Thursday, July 22, 2010
The value of art and antiques continues to rise, driven by price increases at the higher end of the market, according to the latest RICS Art and Antiques Survey.
Investor and occupier demand fall back on budget uncertainty - Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Tenant demand fell for first time in four quarters - most notably in London, says the RICS' UK Commercial Market Survey for Q2 2010.
RICS selects QS/Construction Board membership - Tuesday, July 20, 2010
RICS has selected the new membership of its Quantity Surveyor and Construction Professional Group Board.
Scotland's commercial property market outperforms rest of UK - Tuesday, July 20, 2010
According to latest RICS UK Commercial Property Survey.
Naughty Knotweed - Monday, July 19, 2010
With the summer upon us, RICS Scotland is encouraging all chartered surveyors, home owners and developers to be on the alert for Japanese Knotweed.
RICS Scotland announces new matrics Chair - Thursday, July 15, 2010
Rebecca Loughran has been appointed as the Chair of RICS matrics committee in Scotland.
Weaker demand and increased supply hits price expectations - Monday, July 12, 2010
RICS UK Housing Market Survey June 2010.
Scotland and London buck the trend with rising house prices - Monday, July 12, 2010
The RICS net price balance for Scotland was strongly positive in June according to the latest RICS UK Housing Market Survey.
University of Ulster Pro Vice Chancellor becomes chairman of RICS Northern Ireland - Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Northern Ireland must emerge stronger and more competitive from the period of public spending cuts ahead, the new Chairman of RICS Northern Ireland urges.
Surveyors in the South East fear Capital Gains Tax increase will deter new private rental investors - Monday, June 28, 2010
South East surveyors anticipate that a rise in the rate of Capital Gains Tax will deter much needed new investment in the private rental sector.
Capital Gains Tax rise will deter private rental investment in London - Monday, June 28, 2010
London surveyors anticipate that a rise in the rate of Capital Gains Tax will deter much needed new investment in the private rented sector.
Industry leaders represent RICS India's External Affairs Board - Monday, June 28, 2010
RICS India, has announced the formation of new Boards & Committees represented by stalwarts and leaders of the real estate & construction industry in India.
Taking care of our homes - an EU priority? - Monday, June 21, 2010
The European Housing Forum at the meeting of EU Housing Ministers in Toledo (Spain).
Local Government uncertainty must not delay planning process - Monday, June 21, 2010
Important changes to the Northern Ireland planning process should not be held back by the stalled reform of local government, RICS Northern Ireland urges.
Marginal improvements in housing market but significant challenges ahead - Friday, June 18, 2010
There was a marginal improvement in most Northern Ireland housing market indicators during May, according to the Ulster Bank-sponsored RICS housing market survey.
Fast-track planning for renewable energy projects - Thursday, June 17, 2010
RICS Northern Ireland calls for renewable energy projects to be fast-tracked through the planning process.
South East house prices edge up but abolition of HIPS increases supply - Tuesday, June 15, 2010
House prices in the South East edged up in May, but the Govenment's decision to abolish HIPS has given supply a boost, says the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey.
Buyer enquiries and sales expectations edge up as new instructions to sell falter - Tuesday, June 15, 2010
New buyer enquiries edged up in May, continuing the twenty month positive reporting trend in this area, says the RICS UK Housing Market survey published today.
House prices edge up in London but confidence weakens - Tuesday, June 15, 2010
House prices edged up in May, but there appears to be a weakening confidence in the London housing market, possibly due to concerns about the economy and likely budget cuts.
House prices edge up but the abolition of HIPS increases supply - Monday, June 14, 2010
House prices edged up in May, but the Government's decision to abolish HIPS has given supply a boost, says RICS May UK Housing Market survey.
NSW Government awards funding grant to RICS and UTS partnership - Friday, June 11, 2010
RICS Oceania, in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney, has won a funding grant to develop a training programme on energy efficiency in the built environment.
House prices in London show strong gains - Monday, June 7, 2010
RICS surveys the views of property professionals in London to identify trends in the property market and publishes the results in the housing market survey each month.
Delaying water charging not in interests of Northern Ireland - Monday, June 7, 2010
RICS NI has expressed concern at the prospect of a further postponement to the introduction of domestic water charging in Northern Ireland.
Ireland and US to see biggest pick up in distressed properties - Sunday, June 6, 2010
RICS Global Distressed Property Monitor Q1 2010.
South East rents start rising again as demand outstrips supply - Thursday, June 3, 2010
A lack of supply in the South East is pushing rents higher signalling a revival in the lettings market, according to the latest RICS lettings survey.
South East construction industry sees tentative signs of improvement - Thursday, June 3, 2010
Construction workloads in the South East have turned positive for the first time in two years according to the latest RICS UK Construction Market Survey.
Sustainable real estate solutions increasing globally - Friday, May 28, 2010
RICS Global Property Sustainability Survey Q1 2010
Construction industry in London shows signs of improvement - Wednesday, May 26, 2010
In London construction workloads have turned positive for the first time in two years, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Market Survey of the industry.
Rents start rising again as demand outstrips supply - Tuesday, May 25, 2010
A lack of supply is pushing rents higher signalling a revival in the lettings market, says the latest RICS Lettings Survey.
Northern Ireland construction market records further falls - Thursday, May 20, 2010
Northern Ireland's construction market continues to experience a significant contraction, according to the RICS UK Construction Market Survey Q1 2010.
Construction industry sees tentative signs of an improvement in sentiment - Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Construction workloads turned positive for the first time in two years, according to the RICS UK construction market survey Q1 2010.
RICS announces inaugural annual Property Awards for New Zealand - Tuesday, May 18, 2010
At their recent Global Property Seminar in Auckland, RICS Oceania announced winners for New Zealand in three categories.
Post-election period subdued in local housing market - Monday, May 17, 2010
The post-election period is unlikely to see significant change in Northern Ireland housing market conditions according to RICS.
West Midlands commercial property - should I stay or should I go? - Monday, May 17, 2010
Commercial property lettings activity continued to pick up across office and retail property within the West Midlands for the second consecutive quarter.
RICS says new Tax is bad for NSW - Friday, May 14, 2010
RICS Oceania says the advent of the new property transfer tax will act as a barrier to investment into the property sector.
RICS Global President to launch New Zealand Best Practice Guide - Tuesday, May 11, 2010
RICS global president Mr Max Crofts will launch a new best practice guide for property and construction professionals in Auckland in May.
Spring optimism helps lift the housing market despite election uncertainty - Monday, May 10, 2010
The April 2010 RICS UK Housing Market Survey showed an across the board rebound in sentiment.
RICS New Zealand Technical Due Diligence of Commercial and Industrial Property - Monday, May 10, 2010
The RICS New Zealand Technical Due Diligence Guide for Commercial and Industrial Property will benefit owners and investors alike.
Indian rental recovery kept in check on rising available space - Monday, May 3, 2010
RICS India Commercial Property Survey Q1 2010.
Commerical property upswing continues - Thursday, April 29, 2010
RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q1 2010.
Substantial rise in London office rent expectations - Thursday, April 22, 2010
There are signs of a turn around in some sectors of London's commercial property market, pushing rental expectations for London offices up at the fastest rate in over two years.
Substantial rise in London office rent expectations - Thursday, April 22, 2010
RICS UK Commercial Property Survey Q1 2010 - signs of a turn around in some sectors of London's commercial property market.
Vendor activity picks up in South East - Friday, April 16, 2010
Surveyors in the South East have recorded the highest reading of vendor activity since May 2007 whilst the rate of house price rises has slowed, according to the latest RICS Housing Market survey.
Vendor activity picks up but house price rise slows in London - Friday, April 16, 2010
London Surveyors recorded the highest reading of vendor activity since May 2007 whilst the rate of house price rises slowed, says the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey.
Marginal improvement evident in local housing market - Thursday, April 15, 2010
The Northern Ireland housing market showed some signs of improvement in March, but continues to underperform all other UK regions in terms of prices, according to the housing market survey.
RICS encourages more social homes for Northern Ireland - Thursday, April 15, 2010
RICS has welcomed plans to increase the number of new social homes built in Northern Ireland.
ARLA Quarterly Review - Thursday, April 15, 2010
There is not enough rental property to meet consumer demand in the UK - and the situation is worsening, according to the most recent research from the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA).
Halifax House Price Index - Thursday, April 15, 2010
House prices increased by 1.1% in March. This rise partly reversed February's 1.6% fall and was the eighth increase in the last nine months.
RICS names new CEO - Tuesday, April 13, 2010
RICS Chief Operating Officer, Sean Tompkins, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the organisation and will assume his new role later this year following the retirement of Louis Armstrong.
Vendor activity picks up but house price rise slows - Monday, April 12, 2010
RICS UK Housing Market Survey: Surveyors recorded the highest reading of vendor activity since May 2007 - the month before HIPS - whilst the rate of house price rises slowed.
Shortage of supply pushes prices higher - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
According to RICS UK Arts & Antiques Survey, Q1 2010
Home sellers urged 'don't go round the houses' - Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Homeowners in Scotland planning to put their properties on the market are being encouraged to cut out the middleman and go direct to an RICS member for their Home Report.
RICS to put sustainability at the heart of the home buying and selling process - Tuesday, April 6, 2010
A RICS report commissioned by CLG highlights actions that must be taken to raise the perceived importance of a property's energy performance throughout the home buying and selling process.
ARLA : Budget Fails Private Rented Sector - Friday, March 26, 2010
Government's plan to reform stamp duty by raising the threshold to £250,000 is a good start but doesn't go far enough in helping to combat the housing shortage, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).
Experienced Property Manager Joins Mansfield Office - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Craig Newton has recently joined the team in our Mansfield Office, after spending 2 years managing residential property in the area for another agent.
Big Banks Continue to Hold Back Lending - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
No, the mortgage squeeze is not getting any less pressured. UK mortgages approved by the six biggest banks dropped to a nine-month low in February, when the number of home loans granted fell to 48,000 from 49,000 in January, according to a seasonally adjusted sample from the Bank of England's lending panel report.
China rates highest on sustainability awareness amongst World counterparts - Monday, March 22, 2010
RICS Global Property Sustainability Survey, Q4 2009.
Regeneration must continue despite economic challenges - Friday, March 19, 2010
Continuing to achieve regeneration in the face of adverse economic conditions was one of the key topics of a joint RICS and EPLANI (Environment and Planning Law Association NI) event recently.
Housing recovery continues to be a slow one - Friday, March 19, 2010
There will be no rapid revival for the Northern Ireland housing market as the local economy is set for a slow and uneven recovery.
RICS launches its global 'Vision for Cities' policy programme - Wednesday, March 17, 2010
RICS has published the first-stage discussion paper for its 'Vision for Cities' work programme targeted at the international property community.
Rent expectations on the rise as new instructions fall - Tuesday, March 16, 2010
RICS residential lettings survey November 09 - January 2010
RICS India successfully concludes 'Advanced Valuation Workshop Series' - Monday, March 15, 2010
RICS in conjunction with Cambridge International Land Institute, UK recently successfully concluded its 'Advanced Valuation Workshop Series' across three cities - Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru
RICS President to learn from Lochgelly Charrette - Thursday, March 11, 2010
Max Crofts, President of RICS is in Lochgelly, Fife today to see first hand how the Lochgelly Charrette is progressing. He hopes to share this new way of working with other towns in the UK.
RICS Scotland celebrates new surveyors with an eye on the future - Thursday, March 11, 2010
RICS Scotland announces the key findings of research commissioned to ascertain the future of chartered surveying in Scotland.
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 beforeâ€, 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.
We were very impressed with everything, so much so that we recommended you to some friends in the village. Thank you
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