As we approach a year of Labour being in power, we thought it would be an ideal time to look at their housing and property commitments. The Labour government has pledged to deliver 1.5 million homes during their five-year term in office. To put this into perspective,...
Throughout the UK, many homeowners will have gardens with mature and established trees within them. In most cases, these trees will live long and prosperous lives, far outlasting the current owners of the property. However, in some cases, the current owner of the...
If you have a garden, it is likely that you also have a fence. Like all installations, these require maintenance over the course of their lifespan. However, they are often overlooked and left to deteriorate, eventually collapsing or becoming damaged by adverse weather...
Kitchen renovations are one of the most popular forms of renovation work homeowners can embark on. They can transform the space, update the kitchen with modern energy saving appliances and, in many cases, change the way a kitchen plays an integral role in your home....
In an ever changing property market, ensuring accurate valuation has never been more essential. The most favoured method of property valuation for residential property tends to be the Comparative Method or Comparison approach, as this uses historic transactions and...
UK house prices have increased by 3.5% from the start of the year to April. While this presents firm growth, it is worth noting that this is down from a 7% annual increase in March, marking the first slowdown in annual UK house price growth since December 2023. In the...
Victorian homes remain a prominent feature of Britain’s housing landscape and make up much of our property stock. Much of Britain’s population still lives in properties built during the reign of Queen Victoria, from 1837 to 1901. During her reign, Queen Victoria...
Renovating your home is an exciting but complex process. With proper planning in advance, you can avoid common pitfalls and ensure a smoother experience. As a team of Building Surveyors, we’ve assisted with all kinds of renovation projects over the years, including...
The 1900s and 1930s saw some of the most significant years for property construction in England. So, how does the old housing stock compare to the new? The Old In the past, older homes were often seen as more desirable. This was mainly due to their limited...
Moving house is often ranked as one of the most stressful life transitions you can make. With requirements such as finding the right property, packing and transporting your belongings, changing your address, meeting your neighbours and getting settled in, the process...
