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It is important for surveyors to be accurate in their descriptions of building materials along with services and fittings within properties. To this end, it was noted recently that some composite slates look extremely similar to natural slates as can be seen on the Photograph. The first thing to notice is that all of the … Read More »

Recent ‘Guidance for Valuers’ from HSBC states that they will no longer lend on a number of non-traditional construction types such as wimpey no-fines and in addition pre-1960s timber frame construction. Of particular concern to property owners in Cornwall and parts of South Devon is that they will also no longer accept mundic properties grade … Read More »

Catastrophic natural disasters and unforeseen events continue to endanger human lives as well as property. Besides leaving an indelible mark on humans, these disasters and extreme calamities damage property on a large scale. Every year, thousands of buildings are put to rubbles in a matter of a few minutes all over the world. Extreme weather … Read More »

Japanese knotweed, a huge perennial plant of the buckwheat family Polygonaceae is native to China, Japan and Korea. The herbaceous plant comprises of big heart-shaped leaves exhibited in a criss-cross way with hollow stems.  The plant grows in dense clusters and bears cream coloured flowers which attract various birds and bees alike. It has varying … Read More »

Who says that property market in London is sluggish?   When you look at the unbelievable increase of 5 percent in the national average price as compared to the previous year, it is hard to believe really on the so-called ‘slow down’ in the market. Yes, the real estate market has once again proved that … Read More »

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you get a phenomenal return on your investment at much faster pace than you expected? Yes, indeed nothing can be more exciting than it. According to property geeks who have been following the economic trends for quite some time, the scenario of rents and property prices looks pretty good. It … Read More »

Do you think the effects of Brexit will be long-lasting in the UK? Well, they are certainly. You can see the market scenario even today after a considerable time has passed after Brexit, the trend looks to be bearish. Property rates have been tumbling at quite a fast rate as compared to the massive crash … Read More »

Well, it is certainly a difficult thing to rationalize the property market of anywhere. Especially, places like London which are always on the radar of property buyers, local and global factors put a tremendous impact. You talk to anybody in London (native or immigrant), and the discussion will ultimately come to the properties and property … Read More »

An unexpected result of the general elections, a planned move to change the economic standpoint of the country or change in the international political scenario; should such factors affect your decision of buying a residential flat or commercial place? Well, the majority of people would answer affirmatively. Yes, socio-political circumstances do put an influence on … Read More »

Well, the results of the elections have been declared, and the situation seems to be further difficult because of coalition chaos. However, real estate experts feel that there has been a clear-cut correlation between the general elections and transactions happening in the real estate market. Just before the elections, there is always a dip as … Read More »