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A NEW DIRECTION? THE NON-DOMESTIC RATING ACT 2023

A lengthy document that takes quite a bit of unravelling and translation, the Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 may leave some Ratepayers unsure which directions are new and what they need to do next, while others may not be aware that it’s come into force at all… James Ward dissects the… Read More
15
November
2023
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BROCKTOBER – IT’S ALL ABOUT BADGERS

Today is National Badger Day (also part of what has become known as Brocktober, thanks to the Badger Trust and Scottish Badgers), so we thought we’d get on board with the organisation’s Space For Badgers campaign by sharing a few facts about the history and lifestyle of these beautiful,… Read More
06
October
2023
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TEAM HL HEADS NORTH TO SUPPORT HORSE TIME IN THE BUCCLEUCH PROPERTY CHALLENGE

Team HL recently headed North to take part in an industry-wide challenge to put their mental and physical capabilities to the test at the Buccleuch Property Challenge. Matthew Tilt, Neil Slade and Tom Morley made up the Harris Lamb contingent in the event at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, as one of 85… Read More
04
October
2023
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CYCLING WITH SEDDON: THE 60-MILE ON-THE-ROAD NETWORKING EVENT

Harris Lamb’s super-keen cycling crew jumped back into the saddle this month to take part in a networking event with a twist – insomuch that it took place over a 60-mile challenge. The Seddon Tour de Peak District took place last Friday (September 22nd), having been organised by construction specialists … Read More
28
September
2023
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FOR THEY ARE JOLLY GOOD FELLOWS

Harris Lamb’s dedicated Licensed and Leisure specialists have been honoured with an accolade from hospitality network The British Institute of Innkeeping (the BII). Victoria Trafford and James Ward have been offering expert business rates guidance and support to the hospitality industry for more than a decade, and have been made… Read More
23
August
2022
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KICKING OFF FOR DUDLEY CVS: TEAM HL SET TO COMPETE IN HIGGS LLP CHARITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Team HL are dusting off their football boots in readiness for the annual Higgs LLP charity football tournament this Week. More than 40 teams will take part in this year’s tournament, which will be held at Stourbridge Rugby Football Club on Thursday afternoon, raising funds for Dudley CVS (Council for… Read More
20
June
2022
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HARRIS LAMB JOIN ST BASIL’S HIKE FOR THE HOMELESS

Property consultancy Harris Lamb is Shropshire-bound later this month to help raise funds for St Basil’s, an established charity and housing association that provides accommodation and support to young homeless people. The business has assembled three teams who will tackle a range of challenging walks in the Long Mynd area… Read More
13
June
2022
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TEAM HL RAISES OVER £1,000 FOR SMART WORKS BIRMINGHAM

Pedal pushers at Harris Lamb have proved they’re more than capable of going the distance when it comes to fund raising, having exceeded both their £500 and 500-mile targets in the Cycle for Smart Works challenge. A team made up of Andy Smith, Andy Groves, Fiona Mellor, John Pearce and… Read More
30
March
2022
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INVASIVE SPECIES WEEK 2021: PREVENTING THE SPREAD

You may not be aware of it, but it’s Invasive Species Week, a national opportunity to raise awareness of invasive species brought into the country to its detriment, and to offer guidance on preventing their spread. Our Environment Team, explains why it’s important to recognise them. There are… Read More
25
May
2021
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PROTECTING CLIENTS AGAINST PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DELAYS

When it comes to the welfare of the UK’s ecosystem, the number of protected species might surprise you. Be they badgers, birds or bats, there are more than 25,000 types of protected species (26,427* to be precise!) that, unless they are identified and rehomed correctly, can cause serious delays… Read More
05
March
2021
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WHY WE’RE ALL ABOUT RESPECTING AND RESTORING WETLANDS

Next month kicks off with a key event in the environmental calendar World Wetlands Day takes place on February 2nd, and aims to raise awareness for this vital ecosystem. The goal of this global event is to heighten appreciation of wetlands and… Read More
21
January
2021
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500 MILES DOWN… 1,500 TO GO

A mental health awareness campaign launched by Simon Hawley of our planning team is well underway, with he and his team-mates having hit the 25 per cent milestone in their challenge. Simon and three friends pledged to raise awareness of mental health issues and funds for charities supporting those battling… Read More
21
December
2020
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GREEN GUIDANCE

Dr Holly Smith, Director of Harris Lamb’s Environment team, on the implications of Brexit on Environmental policy. We are currently in the final stage of the Brexit transition period, and with much of the environmental legislation in the UK being derived from EU legislation, there are huge implications… Read More
21
December
2020
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Commercial Property Forecast for 2021

2020. A year none of us will forget in a hurry. Some sectors have fared better than others, and we’ve asked our in-house experts for their forecast for the coming months within the residential, retail and hospitality sectors. Hospitality Sector 2020 has been a crippling year for the hospitality… Read More
14
December
2020
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Festive frolics to Save The Children

While Christmas is looking very different this year, some traditions still stand, and Christmas Jumper Day, in aid of Save The Children, is something we’ve supported year after year.  The office may not be buzzing with activity the way it usually is at this time of year, but Team HL… Read More
11
December
2020
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