The sharp rise in energy costs has undoubtedly been one the major talking points of 2022 so far. The hike in prices has not only been felt by home-owners, but also by commercial property proprietors and tenants alike. With no sign of energy prices falling, the energy efficiency of commercial buildings is becoming an increasingly important consideration when buying, selling or leasing.
Mother’s Day gives families the opportunity to show their appreciation for their mums and show them how special they really are - although arguably we should be doing this all year round!
Yesterday P&O Ferries took the decision to dismiss 800 members of their staff. While large scale dismissals may have been fairly common due to the pandemic the key difference here is that this decision came seemingly out of the blue.
Miller Samuel Hill Brown are delighted to have supported Simon Community as our charity over a two-year campaign from 2020. Initially, the fundraising campaign was impacted by the pandemic however the team put their best feet forward in a bid to raise much needed funds for people who are experiencing homelessness or are worried about their accommodation. Holding bake sales that showed unexpected talent; racking up a staggering 3,991,774 steps for the Steps Challenge; and taking part in the Virtual Kiltwalk. In the run up to Christmas, the team also organised a collection and donation of most needed items to support service users at a particularly difficult time of year.
