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The Impact of Climate Change on the Housing Sector

As much as Brexit has been dominating the headlines for what seems like far too long, there is another, far graver, topic that is fighting for the world’s attention. It is, of course, climate change. David Attenborough rocked up at Glastonbury to make an impassioned plea to clean up our collective act, teenager Greta Thunberg…

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Help, I’m Worried That My Neighbour’s Building Plans Will Affect My Property!

Disputes between neighbours over building works are incredibly common. Online forums are full of anger, desperation and murderous intent as individuals rant about laws being flouted, lack of communication and downright bloody-mindedness. Of course, it doesn’t have to be that way and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 was introduced to protect the interests of…

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Building surveyor using drone

Another Year Over! Surveying Trends in 2018

As we reach the end of 2018, thoughts are naturally turning to what’s ahead of us in 2019. Brexit, obviously, casts a shadow over everything, but it’s not all doom and gloom, thankfully, and our industry does have a few things to look forward to. We look at the most important surveying trends of 2018. …

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Selling Your Property? Here’s What Potential Buyers Will Be Looking For

Marketing a property for sale has never been easier. Whether you decide to sell yours with an estate agent or go DIY, getting your property to be seen by potential buyers is almost effortless – we say ‘almost’ because there is some work involved. In this article, we run through what potential buyers will be looking for and how you can ensure your property ticks all the boxes.

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