Latest updates and stories from Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and its Members

There are a wide range of benefits when using a commercial property agent, such as Robinson & Hall, to assist you with the disposal of a property, by lease or sale, or when acquiring a property, either as a purchaser or a tenant. We have detailed a number of these key advantages below.

Robinson & Hall, Land and Property Professionals have a few points they want to share with you on the ever changing world of planning.

The Government has launched a consultation on the Oxford to Cambridge Arc which is aimed to inform their approach and vision to the future of the Arc. The consultation will run for 12 weeks from 20th July to 12th October 2021.
Land and Property Professionals, Robinson & Hall, explain further…

As construction activity has surged in 2021, the availability of some materials has become extremely difficult. Many contractors are reporting issues regarding purchasing critical materials such as steel, cement, timber, roof tiles and plasterboard.

Robert Franklin, Head of Architecture & Building Surveying at Robinson & Hall provides an update…

The Forest of Marston Vale Trust has secured unprecedented levels of funding from the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to accelerate tree planting activity within the Marston Vale area of Bedfordshire over the next four years. Under this new “Trees for Climate” scheme, up to £8 million is available to support new tree planting projects up until April 2025. It presents an excellent opportunity for landowners looking at options for their land going forwards, and a chance to explore how trees can be part of their plans.

The Government has announced to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035. With under 14 years to go, it is an ambitious goal which the Climate Change Committee says will require big changes. 
Robert Franklin, Head of Architecture & Building Surveying at Robinson & Hall explains…

Robinson & Hall, Land and Property Professionals provide an update on East West Rail…

“With a number of clients affected by the proposed corridor for East West Rail we have been awaiting more news of the proposed route. We have today received information of a consultation on five possible routes for the line between Bedford and Cambridge.The consultation also includes details of planned changes on the Milton Keynes to Bedford route.

In March 2020 as part of the Budget, the Government committed to the preparation of a Spatial Framework for the Oxford to Cambridge Arc to guide the direction of development in this recognised growth corridor.

Robinson & Hall, Land and Property Professionals explain further….

We have been eagerly awaiting the latest information from Defra on changes to agricultural policy following Brexit and our withdrawal from the Common Agricultural Policy. On 30th November we received the England’s Agricultural Transition Plan which sets out Defra’s future plans.

Abel Bunu, Senior Planner at Robinson & Hall, Land and Property Professionals, provides a planning update of key areas which may interest you.

Robert Franklin, Head of Architecture & Building Surveying at Robinson & Hall gives his advice on how to become more energy efficient in 2020.

Robinson & Hall, Land and Property Professionals comment: As part of its obligations under the Climate Change Act, the Government has committed to a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Land and Property Professionals, Robinson & Hall advise that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced a new round of funding

Abel Bunu, Senior Planner at Robinson & Hall, Land and Property Professionals details the recent important planning changes you should be aware of.

Marketing a commercial property for sale or rent can be a confusing and time-consuming process. It is essential to ensure everything is in place to achieve the maximum return from your property.

The world of residential lettings is ever changing with new rules and regulations being introduced all the time. It can be quite confusing so to help, Land and Property Professionals, Robinson & Hall have summarised all changes

The ever-changing world of planning means that Land and Property Professionals, Robinson & Hall, always have plenty of updates to share with you. We have highlighted some of the latest changes below:

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 came into force in England this year.

The Act means that all social and private sector landlords, or agents acting on their behalf, will be required

2018 saw Land and Property Professionals, Robinson & Hall’s party wall surveyors involved in over 80 Party Wall Awards

What did and did not happen in 2018 and what changes are ahead in the world of planning and development in 2019?

 11th December 2018

Phillip Hammond’s Autumn Budget on 29th October 2018 has strengthened the Government’s commitment to growth in the Oxford to Cambridge corridor, which is also now referred to as the ‘Brain Belt’.

As Christmas draws closer, squatters are probably the last thing on your mind when thinking about closing up a commercial premise over the holiday.

On 12th September the Government presented the Agriculture Bill to Parliament, together with announcements about the future of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). 

According to ARLA Propertymark, the UK’s professional body for letting agents, a record number of landlords left the rental market during April 2018, despite demand for rental properties increasing.

A recent study by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has proposed significant new development along a broad corridor linking Oxford in the west with Cambridge in the east. This could extend to one million new homes by the year 2050.