There is no consistency in approach or fairness in general in the way nursery properties are assessed for rates; in some cases, we are seeing similar sized nurseries (in terms of Registration) having completely different Assessments.
Within the UK, there appears to be a handful of regional and corporate operators who have either financed or have sourced new private funds and are currently looking to expand.
The economic downturn has had a negative effect on many business sectors however pharmacy businesses are still attracting a lot of interest from purchasers and investors a like.
We have pleasure in attaching our latest Care Sector Update (March 2013), which provides a care home market round up as well as highlighting some of our activity in the care sector in 2012.
Following number of years attending the Scottish Care Conference as a delegate we ventured into taking a stand at the conference at Hilton Glasgow in November 2012.
Over the next few years, there will be much debate about Scotland's case for Independence, however, insofar as the care sector is concerned, Scotland is already enjoying a degree of independence for its care for the elderly.
As a property expert, with extensive experience in the care sector for the last 10-15 years, I am asked regularly for my views on the impact the events at Southern Cross are having on the market.
Over 350 delegates from the private and public sector came together at MurrayField Stadium on the 23rd and 24th of March to discuss the various issues affecting the sector.
