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  The Residential Letting Sector changed dramatically with a new Legislation requirement imposed from the 1st April 2018, that any newly let property required to achieve a minimum energy performance rating (EPC rating) of an E. As of the 1st April 2020 ALL properties within the residential rental sector will be included within this, making … Read More »

How Can Architectural Design Services Work For You? When carrying out any alteration, extension or new build works having a professional company with experience in the field can save many headaches. The sight of skips, cement and scaffolding is something that should be a regular part of a project manager’s day not yours and as … Read More »

In October, 2019 Cockrams staff will be participating in the first fundraising event to officially launch the new partnership between Cockrams Surveyors and The Cornwall Wildlife Trust. The event will be a gruelling kayak down the river Fowey, from Lostwithiel, finishing in Fowey with the overall distance being just over 5 nautical miles (9.3km). The … Read More »

Petrolab, a mineralogy and petrography specialist based in Redruth, Cornwall are currently on the road cycling from London to Rome raising awareness and money for two charities; Admiral Nurses who work with people (and their families who are often more affected) with Alzheimers and Demelza House, which is a hospice that provides respite care and … Read More »

It is said that the construction industry is always interested in using the latest technology whenever it makes the work simple. Yes, it is undoubtedly true. Unless the technical advancement makes the life of a construction engineer simple, he or she will not be quite enthusiastic for it. When we see drones becoming a common … Read More »

Construction manager performs a significant responsibility in carrying out a building project from beginning to end. Whether it is a small renovation project or remodeling work, a massive commercial project or development of a residential complex; a construction manager brings a significant change in the success of it. The construction manager not just monitors the … Read More »

Construction engineers always try to find out materials that are aesthetically pleasing and functionally rich. They aim to enhance the value of a property by incorporating new concepts. In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase in the popularity of bi-fold doors across the UK. Statistically, the bi-fold doors recorded an extraordinary growth of … Read More »

When you are looking for a property, it is essential to make the decision systematically.  It applies everywhere, London or Cornwall. Whether to buy a new one or resale property depends on your choice. The blog talks about some driving factors affecting your decision. Are you in a hurry? If your investment has to finish … Read More »

The housing crisis is not a new thing in London. It has been one of the biggest challenges for planners from quite some time in fact. The Draft London Plan Examination in Public tries to address the housing supply and strategy along with growth and strategic regeneration. However, discussions are on about its relevance and … Read More »

Optimizing housing policy is the spotlight in the latest Draft London Plan Examination in Public. People are examining key policy topics.  It is said that it will not only bring good growth in the real-estate market but also help in strategic regeneration. The housing supplies will also get affected because of it. Everyone knows that … Read More »