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Regional cities outperform the capital reports the IPD quarterly index…

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In the following blog, Andrew Jenkins, Director of the CS2 Birmingham office comments on a recent article published in Property Week in regard to the IPD quarterly index…

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Getting to know CS2….. David Jay

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David Jay is CS2’s resident dilapidations and retail expert. Within this blog we take some time out to get to know a bit more about him, his working life and his love of the bicycle…

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Is it time to split your large retail unit?

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The CS2 team has noticed a growing trend within our retail client base of splitting large retail units into smaller units to let. We are working with ...

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Air Conditioning: R22 Refrigeration Legislative Changes

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The issue surrounding R22 refrigerants and how they contribute to global warming is currently a subject of thorough debate. New regulation will come i ...

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Getting to know CS2…..Alan Edge

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When did you join CS2 and how have you helped to develop the business?
I joined CS2 in 2001 and since that time I have focuse ...

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Getting more £ per sqm

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CS2 are experts in the management and delivery of refurbishments on behalf of fund management clients. A thorough understanding of the complexities of ...

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The importance of re-instatement cost assessments

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Re-instatement cost assessments are required by most UK insurance underwriters in order to provide a professional evaluation of a building’s reb ...

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CS2 at the Property Ashes on 25th June

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Jonathon Grove is taking part in Property Weeks, Property Ashes!

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New Starters strengthen the Manchester team!

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Two new starters have joined CS2 this June further strengthening our Manchester team.

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What differentiates the CS2 brand?

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This post discusses the topic of brand and service delivery.

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CS2 works with new client Federal Signal

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This post discusses a recent new client for the CS2 Manchester office.

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The Property Week: London The Global City? Event

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This post discusses a recent Property Week event. Pauraic Kiernan comments on the event and key discussion points of the day…

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New face in London

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Guy Barlow joins the London team as Senior Surveyor

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CS2's Cost Consultancy team grows this March.

CS2's cost consultancy team has grown this March, further strengthening our service across the UK.

Amanda Lewis has been promoted to Quant ...

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Is your property portfolio ready?

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The government plans to introduce a minimum energy performance standard, preventing landlords from letting commercial properties with F and G EPC ratings from 2018. 

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CS2 improve prestigious City of London building from EPC rating of G to B

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CS2 were proud to assist Picton Capital Ltd in the repair and refurbishment of 1 Chancery Lane, a prestigious office building within the City of London.

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Percentage Fees: Proceed With Caution...

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This post discusses the topic of contingency fees. Despite recent debate, David Jay argues that contingency fees still have their place but war ...

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CS2 Secure a new Multi-Disciplinary Client in the Agricultural Sector

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CS2 Secure is delighted to be providing the following for this new agricultural client:


Getting The Most Out of Your Surveyor In Commercial Property Transactions | Pre-Acquistion, Due Diligence

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In part 2 of Getting the Most Out of Your Surveyor we discuss the pre-acquisition, due diligence and transactional process.

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CS2 at MIPIM 2013

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Meet the CS2 team at MIPIM 2013

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Solicitors - Getting the most from your surveyor.

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Getting The Most Out of Your Surveyor In Commercial Property Transactions | Tips for Solicitors

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Office move for CS2 London

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The London office of CS2 has relocated from its Cheapside premises to a prime city centre location.

CS2, which has been establi ...

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Supporting MOVEMBER this christmas

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This year instead of sending cards to our clients and industry colleagues we have decided to support Movember and are featured on the Estates Gazette ...

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FRICS awarded to Associate Director

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The fellowship is an honoured position within the property industry. It acknowledges the professional’s dedication, experience and achievements. ...

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Northampton are on the move

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Our Northampton office has moved to a larger premises in the business hub of Northampton.

Our new address details are:< ...

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CS2 Bristol Conker Championship

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Drinks event take an exciting change with Bristol Conker Championship.

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CS2 Bristol take part in 2012 BPAA Cyclosportive Event.

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Over 300 property professionals from the Bristol area took part in Bristol Property Agents Association Cyclosportive Event.

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New CS2 twitter feed now live and ready for you to follow.

Keep informed by joining the new @CS2_Surveyors twitter feed. We will be announcing regular business communication tweets and hope to build our s ...

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All the fun of the fair for LandAid.

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CS2 London take to the streets of the City of London for LandAid.

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CS2 attend CIWEM debate on Environment, Water and Health

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Debate on the link between environment and health and the role it plays in delivering a sustainable future.

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A race to the Brussels finish line...

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Senior Quantity Surveyor from CS2 Northampton takes up the challenge of cycling 300 miles,

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Shopping Fever at BCSC 2012

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CS2 experts Andrew Jenkins and Mark Edwards attend BCSC

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CS2 are proud to support Cynthia Spencer Hospice

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Tom Harris from CS2 Birmingham completes a charity bike ride on behalf of Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

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Empty Property Rate High Court Ruling

A High Court ruling provides reassurance to landlords in regards to the application of empty property rate relief.

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CS2 proud sponsors of Hereford United Football Club

CS2 are proud to announce they are official club sponsors of Hereford United Football Club

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CS2 Bristol take on boules challenge

The CS2 Bristol office recently took part in the annual Bristol Property Agents Association (BPAA) Boules event held in Clifton.

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Super Prime Residential

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CS2 highlights super prime residential expertise within the London residential property market.

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The psychology of negotiation

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David Jay publishes an article on the psychology of negotiation and how it can be used to supplement technical knowledge and the five cardinal sins you must avoid.

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Promotion at CS2

CS2 is delighted to announce that Steven Day has been promoted and is now the director in charge of the CS2 London office.

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CS2 supports the RICS in China

Mark Humphries, an Associate at CS2 Bristol office, recently attended a two day RICS Governing Council and property conference in Beijing.

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Asbestos Regulation Update

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On the 6th April, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 came into force, which updates previous asbestos regulations.

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CS2 aboard the Metrolink

CS2 have been appointed to undertake schedules of condition and defect analysis reports on properties on Metrolink lines, a total of 18 properties in all.

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CS2 go the extra mile...

CS2 were instructed by GB Oils to undertake stock condition surveys of 35 sites throughout remotest Scotland, including the surrounding islands.

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Health and Safety at CS2

CS2 is committed to making health and safety an intrinsic part of daily working life at CS2.

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CS2 topping out

CS2 join team in the topping out ceremony of Berry Bros & Rudd new South London distribution centre based in Battersea.

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CS2 Charity Cycle Ride 2011

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The CS2 team completed the CS2 Charity Cycle Ride 2011 on Sunday 11th September raising £5000 for the LionHeart and Stars Appeal charities.

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CS2 in FA Cup celebration countdown...

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CS2 has been appointed to help transform Hereford United's Starlite Rooms in time for their 40 year FA Cup celebrations.

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CS2 in South Africa

As part of the Old Northamptonians, Vince Owen, Director and Mark Edwards, Senior Building Surveyor at CS2, took part in two highly successful rugby coaching sessions in the townships of South Africa during a recent tour of Cape Town.

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A race to the finish line....

CS2 Managing Director, Andrew Mather and Director, David Jay both embark on cycling endeavours during summer 2011 to support charitable activity.

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CS2 project manage BMW and MINI dealership

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CS2 complete project management of Wayside's new BMW and MINI dealership at J14, Milton Keynes.

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CIWEM environmental Photographer of the Year

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CS2 are proud sponsors of the CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year competition.

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CS2 Birmingham

CS2's Birmingham office, led by director Andrew Jenkins, continues to develop and grow.

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A Medical for your Premises

The building survey is an essential part of the process when acquiring premises. Alan Edge, a director of chartered building surveyors CS2 Limited, explains …

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