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On course for auction

Auctioneers have hailed ‘possibly the most stand-out residential development opportunity currently on the market’ in the Plymouth area.

The lot going under the hammer is a garage workshop in a prime riverside position with planning consent for a three-bedroom house.

From its elevated position next to 861 Wolseley Road, Saltash Passage, it has glorious views directly over the...

Unique crowdfunding programme launches in SW

Crowd10, a crowdfunding initiative aimed at helping ambitious start-up businesses to grow, is being launched in Bristol.

Crowd10, which has been developed by crowdfunding experts IdeaSquares, will shine a light on ten of the most exciting start-ups in the South West region.

Kirsty Ranger, Founder of IdeaSquares, explained: “Equity crowdfunding is an increasingly popular method...

Devon architect named one of Europe’s top women in construction

Glayne Price from the Devon-based practice of LHC Architecture + Urbanism has been named one of Europe’s leading ‘Women in Construction and Engineering’ (WICE).

Architectural Technologist Glayne is one of an elite shortlist of women from across Europe who have reached the finals of the WICE Awards following a two-month judging process.

As a Company Director for LHC, based in...

Rare chance to tie-up brace of offices overlooking harbour

Businesses on the lookout for stylish office premises on Plymouth's bustling waterfront are being steered to a brace of properties with outstanding views across the harbour.

Leading Plymouth commercial property agents Bruton Knowles has been called in by regeneration specialist Sutton Harbour to find new tenants for two unique waterfront offices.

The Jetty Office on Sutton...

Supertech open day in Plymouth

Supertech Training, part of The Focus Training Group, are opening their doors this Friday (8th April) to welcome all local plumbing companies and industry personal to their centre in Plympton, Plymouth. The centre doors will be open on Friday between 3pm and 7pm to all that wish to find out more about what we do and for the chance to see our facilities and meet our training consultants....

Cornwall and Devon vie for top place on solar in new league table

A new renewable energy league table reveals which counties have the most solar panels installed across England and Wales. The South West comes out top, with Cornwall taking first place and Devon hot on its heels.

The renewables industry is an important source of jobs, with more than 10,000 in the South West, including 2,800 in the solar sector. There are 120,000 people employed in the...

Major commercial deal signed hours before Chancellor’s deadline

Leading Plymouth commercial property firm Bruton Knowles was well placed to react to the Budget announcement – exchanging contracts on the acquisition of a multi-let investment at Langage Business Park just hours before the hike in Stamp Duty.

By signing off on the deal before the midnight deadline Mark Slade from Bruton Knowles was able to save his client nearly £20,000 in extra duty...

Two thirds of SW women dream of starting own business

New research released today shows that over 63% of women living in the South West dream of starting their own business, motivated by the desire to bring more flexibility and earnings to their lives and the potential to be their own boss.

In order to have a perfect work/life balance, women in the South West believe work should be 37% and life 63% however, currently 87% of their waking...

DuPont Corian Quality Accolade for Simply Solid

The Plymouth based company became a member of the Quality Network after successfully passing a series of assessments set by DuPont™ Corian® relating to workmanship and facilities. As a member of this premium group of fabricators, Simply Solid can now offer the DuPont™ 10-year limited installed warranty, and is able to design, create and install Corian® products for homeowners, architects and...

Seedbed celebrates a year of helping Devon social ventures grow

A major investment fund which has helped dozens of South West social ventures to grow and flourish has celebrated its first anniversary with a special reception in the region.

The £1.2 million Seedbed accelerator programme has already supported 30 social ventures, including Exeter Community Initiative; Dontsendmeacard.com, Exeter and the Tanglewood Project, near Tiverton, with many...

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