Despite having the backing of the Government, the number
of retail to residential conversions have fallen by 17% in the last year in
England, new figures suggest. Shop conversions are stubbornly low despite retail
industry struggles and there are reports of some councils starting to restrict
conversions, according to a new report from private wealth law firm Boodle
Hatfield. The number of retail properties approved for conversion to
residential property has dropped 17% from 453 in 2017/2018 to just 376 in
2018/2019, the research shows. Read more on the Property Wire website.
Country diary: The challenge of making a thatched roof pine-marten proof |
Tom Allan
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*Glenisla, Angus:* Damage by squirrels is common; the mustelid less so.
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