Have Cautious New Buyers Led to Weaker Property Sales in the South West?
According to the September 2018 UK Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, the demand for new buyers in the South West has declined. (more…)
How Much of Great Britain is Built On?
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:20+00:00Is Britain overcrowded? This issue seems to come up every time any new build is proposed, or how many people live cramped in big cities, or urban sprawl is the subject of more complaints. There is a large amount of land in the UK, but how much of it is...
What Letwin’s Build-Out Report Means for Housing: Part One
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:20+00:00Oliver Letwin, the MP for West Dorset, has finally published his independent review into build out rates and presented its findings to the Housing Secretary, James Brokenshire. The report is of critical importance to anyone working with planning applications and housebuilding because Letwin has essentially been allowed by the government...
What the Build-Out Report Means for Housing – Part One
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:20+00:00Oliver Letwin, the MP for West Dorset, has finally published his independent review into build out rates and presented its findings to the Housing Secretary, James Brokenshire. The report is of critical importance to anyone working with planning applications and housebuilding because Letwin has essentially been allowed by the government...
What the Build-Out Report Means for Housing – Part Two
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:20+00:0013Oliver Letwin MP has published a critical review into the low build-out rates across the United Kingdom. In Part 1, we have talked about what precisely this problem is and why it is such an issue. Here in Part 2, we will look at Letwin’s proposed reforms and evaluate his...
Why You Need a Site Plan
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:20+00:00No matter how big or small your project, there is one universal truth: getting the site plan right is absolutely crucial to any project. A lot of time, thought, and money goes into getting it right, so in this article, we have explained precisely what a site plan is and...
Using Concrete in Beam Design
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:20+00:00From designing single beams to huge projects, you need to consider what material you want to use and why. In this article, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using concrete as your base material for your beams in your next building project. (more…)
Property Sales in the UK Continue to Decline
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:20+00:00Residential property sales in the United Kingdom are continuing to fall with figures showing that during July they fell by 3.2% when compared with the same month in 2017. (more…)
Common Structural Defects and How to Spot Them
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:20+00:00Structural defects within a property can be a sign of poor construction, general wear and tear or poor design. Some of the most common signs which are a little easier to spot are cracks on the walls, water stains, and loose plaster, but all of these can affect the value...
Cornwall Property Prices Growing at a Fast Rate
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:20+00:00According to recent figures from the UK House Price Index, property prices in Cornwall are growing at their fastest rate in nearly eight years. (more…)