IMMIGRATION MATTERS By Charles Kelly Immigration Adviser & Director of Overseas Consultancy Services and Co Author of "How 2 Come to the UK to Live Work Study or Visit" As previously reported by Immigration Matters, the government has finally unveiled its plans to change the entire UK immigration system to one based on points: the more in demand the skill, the more likely the individual will be able to come to the UK. In this special report we assess how the new rules will affect the care industry. Government changes to carrot & stick - Energy Efficiency & property tax savings Produced by E3Consulting "Anyone involved with design and construction of property will have been pleased to see the update to Part L of the Building Regulations, finally issued last week [13 September 2005] by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister as draft Approved Documents" says E3 Consulting's MD, Alun Oliver. 'Sweet deals' could be sweeter! Is Property Taxation on Your Agenda? Produced by e3consulting Capital Allowances and Land Remediation Tax Relief may not spring to mind when working on a proposal or putting together a deal, but they should be carefully considered advises property taxation specialists, E3 Consulting. Are you being fair to your residents? By Giles Gillingham rhw Solicitors In the wake of a National Care Standards Commission report which found that many care home contracts contain unfair and possibly un-enforceable terms, Giles Gillingham of rhw solicitors details what constitutes an 'unfair' term. Thinking of selling or buying a Care Home for redevelopment or alternative use? By Giles Gillingham rhw Solicitors Homes that have closed or are struggling to survive may be attractive to residential developers or for purchasers wanting to operate another Class C2 (residential institution) use under the Planning Acts. Asbestos -Produced by Thomas Guise Solicitors The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 imposes duties on property owners and occupiers from the 21st May 2004. However these regulations are being fundamentally ignored by care home operators which can cause difficulties and delays with the sales and refinancing of care homes writes Stuart Bailey, Commercial Property Solicitor at Thomas Guise Solicitors. Planning Permissions Produced by Thomas Guise Solicitors Care home sales are being delayed due to the lack of planning permission or building regulation documentation resulting with the seller paying thousands of pounds for defective title indemnity insurance.