Day: February 19, 2018
Farming
News
Property
Changes to borehole rules will mean Welsh farmers need to apply for a licence
Agricultural property surveyor, Christine Thomas of Rees Richards, Swansea explains why welsh farm owners operating a borehole must now apply for a licence. Water is an increasingly expensive resource that is easily influenced by infrastructure and climate, often leaving farmers with a costly, inadequate supply that is restricted in times of good weather. Most agricultural businesses require […]
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Bridgend
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Property
Welsh private 'hobby' landlords cautioned about new EPC regulations
The rentals sector in Wales is becoming increasingly challenging for private landlords. There is now a formal requirement for landlords to complete mandatory training and to register, as well as specific requirements for gas and electrical safety, and the need to provide an energy performance certificate for the property. From the 1st April 2018, a […]
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Manufacturing
News
Welsh Government announces £8M R&D boost for Welsh Manufacturers
Welsh manufacturing businesses will benefit from an extra £8m to extend a scheme to help them access world-class expertise to develop cutting-edge new products and services, announced by Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford. Backed by £4m of EU funding, Swansea University’s ASTUTE 2020 scheme will help to establish more research collaborations between participating Welsh universities and […]
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