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Rapleys grows planning team in Manchester with Partner hires
Strategic property consultancy Rapleys has added two new Partners to its Planning Division, based in Manchester.
Developers need to see the light early or risk huge costs if they impede the light of others
Published in CoStar 28 March 2025 Developers have an increasing number of obstacles to tackle before they can deliver their schemes but there’s one that is often overlooked that can be costly – both in terms of delay and costs and, in some of the worst cases, can threaten viability of the whole scheme.
Learning from Las Vegas: How service stations can become more than just a pit stop
Motorway service stations in the UK have over 32 million visits annually, the equivalent of around one in every two people using the sites.
Rapleys acquires retail agency team from Avison Young as it accelerates strategic growth
Strategic property consultancy Rapleys has acquired a team of six retail agency and investment experts from Avison Young as it accelerates its strategic growth plan.
Planning Application Fees Going Up on 1 April – Submit Ahead of Time
Draft amendments to the regulations governing planning application fees in England have been published by the Government, due to come into effect on 1 April 2025.