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• A Fair Public Sector Rent Rise 12 November 2012
  Minister announces Public Sector Rents to rise by inflation but that they will be more closely linked to the amenity values of the properties. [More]
• New Chairman sought for Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission 27 April 2012
  The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has announced that it will be recruiting a new Chairman as the term of Claire Milne, a partner in Appleby (Isle of Man) LLC, an international provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administrative services, comes to an end in July this year. [More]
• Jurby Stores to Open Soon 30 November 2011
  Since the previous tenant decided to cease trading earlier this year, the Department of Social Care has been actively marketing the Jurby Store premises with the assistance of local estate agents Black Grace Cowley. [More]
• Reminder to all Developers, Builders, Property Owners and Landscape Gardeners in regard to Tree Protection 2 November 2011
  The Ministers for both DEFA and DoI wish to remind all developers, builders, property owners and landscape gardeners that, subject to certain exceptions, no person shall; (a) cut down, uproot, or intentionally or recklessly destroy any tree which has a main trunk diameter greater than 8 cm (approx. [More]
• Reminder to all developers, builders, property owners and landscape gardeners in regard to tree protection 1 November 2011
  The Ministers for both DEFA and DoI wish to remind all developers, builders, property owners and landscape gardeners that, subject to certain exceptions, no person shall; (a) cut down, uproot, or intentionally or recklessly destroy any tree which has a main trunk diameter greater than 8 cm (approx. [More]
• Government Builds on Property Savings 19 September 2011
  GOVERNMENT is stepping up an initiative to cut its accommodation costs and sell off surplus land and buildings which has already achieved savings of more than £500,000 a year and the disposal of property worth £1. [More]
• How to be “Gas Safe”? 13 September 2011
  Do you know about the Gas Safe Register? The Department of Infrastructure and the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading want to make sure that consumers understand the dangers of badly installed or serviced domestic gas appliances. [More]
• First Time Buyers Interview 2 September 2011
  BBC presenters Annabel Tiffin and Arif Ansari will be presenting a half hour programme on Sunday 11th September at 10. [More]
• New hope for Jurby Stores 8 August 2011
  The Department of Social Care is actively marketing the Jurby Store premises with Black Grace Cowley, contact number 645550, for commercial expressions of interest in running this retail facility. [More]
• House Purchase Assistance Scheme 30 June 2011
  The Department of Social Care will be seeking Tynwald approval at its July sitting for an amendment to the current House Purchase Assistance Scheme (2007) to extend grant availability to eligible open market purchases by increasing the income ceiling for grant assistance from £25,000 to £35,000 and increase the minimum grant available from £3,000 to £5,000. [More]
• Isle of Man hosts clean tech event bolstering its presence in the sector 23 June 2011
  On 9th June 2011, the Isle of Man Department of Economic Development held a clean tech networking event, highlighting to companies involved in technology development the benefits of locating clean tech businesses on the Isle of Man - further increasing its presence in the sector. [More]
• Ramsey Regeneration Contractor Anounced 8 June 2011
  The Department of Infrastructure and the Ramsey Regeneration Committee is delighted to announce the first phase of the regeneration work in Ramsey. [More]
• Department of Economic Development brings forward proposals to modernise intellectual (IP) property legislation 3 June 2011
  The Department of Economic Development has released a consultation document which sets out extensive proposals to modernise existing intellectual property (IP) law. [More]
• Work Starts on new Affordable Housing in Jurby 27 May 2011
  The commencement of works on the construction of four bungalows for the Department of Social Care Housing Division in Jurby next to the Bretney Estate, is to be celebrated today Friday 27th May 2011 by a sod cutting ceremony undertaken by the Minister for Social Care, Hon Martyn Quayle and attended by various Members of the House of Keys, representatives from the Local Authority, and project team. [More]
• HOAX Calls to MEA Customers 26 January 2011
  The MEA and Office of Fair Trading have been advised by members of the public that hoax telephone calls are being received by Island residents allegedly from the Manx Electricity Authority. [More]
• Island to retain the reduced VAT rate for building repairs 16 December 2010
  TREASURY Minister Anne Craine MHK announced today (Thursday, December 16) that, following successful negotiations with the United Kingdom Treasury, the Island is to retain its experimental VAT reduced rate of 5% on the repair and refurbishment for domestic property on a permanent basis. [More]
• Severe Weather Warning issued by Ronaldsway Met Office 10 November 2010
  The Department’s Met Office issued an early severe weather warning today in order to allow those working on development sites or with property which may be vulnerable to storm force winds, to prepare before the severe weather develops. [More]
• New homes built for first time buyers in Foxdale 4 November 2010
  Last Friday saw the completion of 7 of 17 first time buyer homes at the new development at Archallagan Terrace in Foxdale. [More]
• Firefighters rescue cat from water wheel 3 August 2010
  Fire crews from Douglas were called out to rescue a cat that had become trapped underneath the bottom of a restored waterwheel at a property in Glen Vine this afternoon (Tuesday, August 3, 2010). [More]
• Allan Hickling and the Organs of Dormston House Sedgley 25 February 2010
  In the period of the late 1950s through to the end of the ‘70s the small town of Sedgley in the Black Country area of South Staffordshire was a Mecca for enthusiasts of the Theatre Organ. [More]
• OFT warns about flammable mobility scooters 23 September 2009
  Users of Days Healthcare UK Ltd ‘Strider’ mobility scooters are being warned by the OFT that their scooter could overheat and catch fire, potentially causing serious injury to the driver or other people, as well as damaging property. [More]
• Fire safety Park Smart campaign 14 September 2009
  PARKED cars that impede emergency access to property have prompted the Island’s first Park Smart campaign. [More]
• Respect, Protect and Enjoy the Island’s Countryside 23 April 2009
  With the arrival of spring and its longer, milder days, people have been out and about enjoying the Island’s countryside. [More]
• First homes open on Royal Park, Ramsey 26 November 2008
  Seven affordable homes at the new Royal Park development, Ramsey, will be officially visited by Juan Watterson MHK, DLGE Member with responsibility for Estates and Housing on Thursday 27th November at 3pm. [More]
• Warning issued to trick or treaters 23 October 2008
  YOUTHS caught throwing eggs, flour or mud at people’s property during the run-up to Hop tu Naa may be handed a bucket and sponge and told to clear up the mess. [More]
• Ballacubbon development opens for residents 14 October 2008
  DLGE's new Ballacubbon development, Main Road, Colby will be officially opened by Juan Watterson, MHK for Rushen, and DLGE Member with responsibility for Estates and Housing on Wednesday 15th October at 10am. [More]
• Government’s Affordable Housing Policy provides 33 New Homes in Peel 29 July 2008
  Last Monday tenants were formally welcomed to their new homes at Bluebell Close, Ballawattleworth by Juan Watterson MHK. [More]
• Householders - be wary of approaches from builders 2 May 2008
  The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is warning householders to be wary of using builders who call at their homes without an appointment offering to do work. [More]
• Isle of Man is captive domicile of choice for Vaultex UK Limited 3 April 2008
  Fast track incorporation follows strong Island collaboration. [More]
• DHSS Announce Plans for the Opening of Winter Night Shelter for Homeless 17 October 2007
  Eddie Teare MHK, Minister for Health and Social Security, in response to a Tynwald question, today announced the Department of Health and Social Security’s plans to open a winter night shelter for the Isle of Man’s homeless. [More]
• Appointment of new members of the Gambling Supervision Commission 31 August 2007
  The Chief Minister announced today the appointment of the Chairman, and a new member, of the Gambling Supervision Commission. [More]
• Isle of Man Community Safety Booklet is published 23 July 2007
  HOUSEHOLDS on the Isle of Man will receive top tips this week on keeping property and people safe. [More]
• ‘Institute of Clerk of Works (IOM) – Health and Safety’ 2 May 2007
  The Island’s Chapter of the Institute of Clerk of Works held its 3rd meeting with a safety briefing from Steve Bentham of the Health & Safety at Work Inspectorate and Dr Peter Slinger of SafetyNet Ltd. [More]
• Fire safety seminars’ success 3 April 2007
  MORE than 200 people attended the flat fire safety seminars staged by the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service this month. [More]
• Fire chiefs to stage Flat Fire Safety Seminars 23 February 2007
  FLAT owners, landlords, estate agents, and property developers are being invited to attend a free seminar on fire safety. [More]
• Practice Note 138/06 - Corporate Taxpayers Income Derived from Land and Property in the Isle of Man 2 November 2006
  Income Tax Division, on behalf of Treasury, has today issed a Practice Note providing further guidance on the taxation of income from Isle of Man land and property received by corporate taxpayers. [More]
• Practice Note 134/06 - Election to Pay Corporate Income Tax at a Rate of 10% 5 May 2006
  The Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2006 will shortly receive Royal Assent. [More]
• Taxation of Income derived from Land and Property in the Isle of Man 4 October 2005
  Treasury has today published a consultation document on the proposed Taxation of Income derived from Land and Property in the Isle of Man. [More]
• First-Time Buyers Move into New Homes in Douglas 7 September 2005
  A distinctive new housing development has just been completed at Linden Gardens, off Victoria Road Douglas, providing 40 two bedroom homes for First-Time Buyers. [More]
• Insurance Premium Tax 8 February 2005
  The OFT reminds Manx residents that they shouldn't be paying Insurance Premium Tax. [More]
• Tourism Development Fund Relaunched 16 July 2004
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure is re-launching the Tourism Development Fund. [More]
• RTPI President Enjoys Visit 12 July 2004
  The president of the Royal Town Planning Institute complimented the island on its new buildings and preservation of the past. [More]
• First-Time Buyer Homes 9 July 2004
  A project has begun to build 27 first-time buyer homes in Ramsey at the former Queens Hotel site. [More]
• Linden Grove Affordable Homes 25 June 2004
  Pamela M. Crowe will formally commence a development of 40 new affordable homes on 28th June 2004. [More]
• Domestic Rating Study 25 June 2004
  The Treasury is to undertake a study looking at changing the basis of domestic rates from rental to capital value. [More]
• Reduced Rate VAT on Repairs 16 February 2004
  The Treasury has announced that the 5% rate on most domestic repairs will remain for a further 2 years. [More]
• Peel Harbour Works In Progress 14 January 2004
  Work has commenced on the water retention scheme for the Inner Harbour at Peel. [More]
• Do You Need Planning Permission? 11 December 2003
  Property owners are being reminded of the need to obtain planning permission before replacing windows and doors. [More]
• Reduced VAT on Home Improvements 2 December 2003
  There is still no word on the future of reduced rate VAT for home improvements. [More]
• First Time Buyer Homes 10 October 2003
  Tynwald asked to approve £5.7m for first time buyer homes. [More]
• Problems with Natural Gas Conversion 3 October 2003
  The Chairman of the Office of Fair Trading has responded to recent comments on the conversion program. [More]
• Japanese Weed Invades Island 22 August 2003
  Over the past few years a rapidly spreading invasive weed, [More]