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Roof Problems Surveyors Miss (And How to Spot Them Before You Buy)

You've found the house. Offer accepted. Now comes the survey, and you're expecting it to flag anything serious before you commit.

Except it often doesn't. Not with roofs, anyway.

Standard house surveys aren't roof inspections. Surveyors work from ground level with binoculars, they've got the whole property to assess in a few hours, and they're explicitly not climbing up there. That...

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Housebuilder's moving made easy weekend satiates homebuyers' appetite

Independent housebuilder Dandara is hosting a Moving Made Easy weekend at its Towerlands Park development in Braintree on the 29th and 30th July, offering support and advice to those looking to sell their previous property and move smoothly into their new home.

Despite soaring mortgage interest rates and an uncertain economic climate, the appetite to move homes has remained high in...

Barratt marks 75th NHS anniversary by extending its Key Worker Deposit Scheme in Pickering and donates £75,000 to NHS charities

To help celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service and to say thank you for the amazing work it does, Barratt Developments is helping NHS workers across Pickering to afford a new home by helping towards their deposits.

Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Barratt London, all part of the country’s biggest housebuilder Barratt Developments, is specially extending...

Langport locals enjoy outside space thanks to local housebuilder

Local housebuilder Allison Homes South West has installed a legacy bench at its Orchard development in Langport. The bench will offer a space for relaxation, socialising and appreciation of the scenery which the development has to offer.

Spending time in nature has been proven to have positive effects on mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. Leading mental health...

Boyer’s Loughborough office undergoes a sustainable refurbishment

National planning consultancy Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group ) has reopened its Midlands office, based at Cedar Business Park, Normanton on Soar, Loughborough following a re-fit with sustainability at its heart.

Boyer’s Loughborough sustainable office features solar panels, a biomass boiler and EV chargers.

It has sustainable carpets and hard flooring made from 65%...

Navigating Inheritance Tax: A Guide for UK Property Investors

Inheritance tax can be a daunting prospect for property investors in the UK, especially those looking to pass down their assets to the next generation. The complexities of this tax can create significant financial burdens if not approached with careful planning. However, with the right strategies and understanding of the tax laws, property investors can navigate inheritance tax efficiently...

Reducing Your Buildings Insurance Premiums – How?

Reducing your building's insurance premium is a smart way to save money while still maintaining adequate coverage. By taking proactive steps to minimize risks and demonstrate your commitment to safety and security, you can potentially negotiate a lower premium with your insurance provider. Here are some strategies to consider.

Improve Security

First and foremost,...

How can we plan cities to work better for women? By Aoife Hand, Carter Jonas (Cambridge)

Public spaces can spark social interaction, provide freedom to express an opinion and bring together people from different backgrounds, ages, and cultures. As such, they are fundamental in strengthening our sense of place and connections within communities. Public spaces can be used and enjoyed both individually and collectively.

Or at least they should be. Research conducted by the...

Commercial market activity forecast to fall by 50% this year

Industry analysis by the debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance , has shown that while the South East and London are expected to see the highest level of commercial property market activity in 2023, total sales are forecast to fall by half when compared to 2022.

Sirius Property Finance analysed data on the level of commercial property transactions seen across each region...

The worst London boroughs for bust boilers revealed

Expert insight from Fair Fix , the boiler engineer experts, has revealed where Londoners are most likely to fall foul of a dodgy boiler and which boroughs are home to the highest average cost when it comes to sorting the issue.

So far this year, Fair Fix has been called out to almost 2,000 London households to solve their boiler problems, with the average call out cost coming in at £...

HOUSEBUILDER LAUNCHES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SHOW HOMES AT THRIVING WHITFIELD DEVELOPMENT

This month, David Wilson Homes unveiled its latest two show homes at Richmond Park in Whitfield, Dover. Having launched earlier this year, the development comprises three to four-bedroom homes, with 40 acres of green open space surrounded by the countryside of Kent. Local buyers are actively invited to make an appointment with a member of the sales team or to view either of the two show homes...

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