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So what is a property of non-standard construction? The following are regarded as traditional construction: Walls • Cavity outer walls of brick/reconstituted stone with inner walls of brick or block. • Cavity outer walls of brick/reconstituted stone/blocks rendered with inner walls of brick or block • Timber framed property with outer walls of brick/reconstituted stone, … Read More »

Well, the two words seem to be synonymous and interchangeable. Even in the thesaurus, they are explained with almost similar words.   It is the reason; people get confused about it when they buy or sell a property. They feel that the price one gets for a house, mall, complex or industry is its value. … Read More »

The statistics of the population in London is amazing. Amongst the total population, almost one-third people are born outside the UK.   It means when you decide to rent your property, it is a significantly high probability that you will get an international tenant.   Though a lot has been talked about the diversity in … Read More »

Have you always wondered why do people recommend East London whenever you ask which is the right place to buy a property in London?   Well, go through this article, and you know why is it the most-lured area?   Apart from being a warm, welcoming and multicultural part where amazing diversity exists; there are … Read More »

You must have heard a lot about MEES Regulations. Yes, they occupied space in the front page of newspapers and TV news headlines for quite some time.   Though there was a big noise about it, several people do not have absolutely any idea about it.   What is the need for declaring these regulations? … Read More »

After World War Two there was a need for more housing to be supplied quickly which led to the development of many types of ‘temporary’ non traditional housing throughout the United Kingdom. The Cornish Unit is one of the most recognisable types and there are many located throughout Cornwall and beyond.   There are two … Read More »

Well, you have finally decided to buy a property there. It is a fantastic decision of getting settled in this beautiful city.   However, before you start dialing the numbers of property dealers or start reading blogs of property brokers; just delve this article to understand what area suits your lifestyle?   Yes, the city … Read More »

You must have seen people spending too much energy in thinking about property prices and interest rates. Especially, first-time buyers are more worried about it.   Sometimes, they get so confused that they just drop the idea of buying a home.   Is it a right way? Should we bother about things that are not … Read More »