by Ffion Jones | Feb 6, 2020 | Residential
Call me sad, but the most interesting thing for me about going to another country on holiday is being able to investigate and compare differing methods of construction. I was in France recently and we rented a small house in the Dordogne. My first impression was...
by Mark Mason | Jun 13, 2018 | Architectural, Residential
This article is part of a series I am writing about our fixer-upper: an 18th Century pub in the middle of the Sussex countryside. In each article I will explore another aspect of its restoration. The first in the series is: Restoration Of An 18th Century Pub. This...
by William Grumitt | May 15, 2018 | Residential, Survey & Valuation
We often provide valuations to help people who are part of a Shared Ownership scheme. What is Shared Ownership? Shared Ownership or ‘Help To Buy’ schemes are for people who can’t quite afford a mortgage on 100% of a home. Through the scheme, you can buy a share...
by Mark Mason | Mar 9, 2018 | Architectural, Maintenance, Residential
Recently, I purchased part of an old pub, which dates from the late 18th Century. The property is in a dilapidated state and in need of many repairs, which include a complete new heating system, electrics, and addressing damp issues and cracks in the building. Before...
by John Wade | Mar 2, 2018 | Professional Services, Residential
We are frequently asked the following questions relating to party walls and The Party Wall etc. Act 1996. If you have a specific matter on which you would like advice, please get in touch. What is a party wall? A party wall is a wall which sits on a boundary line and...
by Ffion Jones | Feb 15, 2018 | Residential
If you need to drive over the pavement to access the front of your property, you will need to apply for a dropped kerb – this is officially known as a vehicle crossover application. It is illegal to drive over a footway where the kerb has not been lowered. This...
