Category “Property”
Methods of Non-Traditional Construction
Non-traditional buildings were mainly built during the post World War2 period in the United Kingdom. This type of construction is mainly of four categories: Pre Cast Concrete, In Situ Concrete, Timber Frame and Steel Frame. The Pre Cast and the In Situ concrete system comes under the heading of Concrete Panel System. Sometimes these different … Read More »
Elements of traditional construction
Traditional construction is one of the methods used to build houses. It is characterized by structures such as cob walls, stone walls, cavity walls, non cavity walls, thatch roofs, timber frame walls, natural slate covered roofs, scantle roofs, random diminishing natural rag slate, manufactured slate, asbestos slates, cement tiles, clay tiles, rafter and purlin structures, … Read More »
Building Insurance For Flooding
Extreme weather conditions have become rampant lately in various areas in the UK. Heavy rains seem to be on the rise. The flooding seems to be the worry for people who own property or buildings in flood prone areas especially those who have no buildings insurance for flooding. Flooding is cause for concern to many … Read More »
The take over of the drains and sewers!!
In 2008 the government announced that 10 statutory water and sewerage companies will take over ownership of private sewers and lateral drains (which connect to the public sewer system). So, this is taking place from 1 October 2011. Privately owned pumping stations which meet the same criteria will also be adopted by sewerage/water companies on … Read More »
House prices fall at fastest rate in 18 months
The average cost of a home dropped 1.4pc during the month to stand at £160,395, the lowest level since July 2009, according to the latest Halifax house price index. The latest slide led to property values being 3.7pc lower during the three months to the end of April than during the same three months of … Read More »
The cost of living by the seaside doubles in a decade
House prices in seaside towns in England and Wales have soared by 128% since 2001, with seven out of 10 towns seeing greater increases in property values than for the country as a whole, according to high street bank Halifax. Wadebridge in Cornwall has seen the biggest gains, with house prices more than tripling in … Read More »
How the internet can help you buy a house
The recent launch of what is being cheekily referred to as crimelocation.com, the new Police crime website, illustrates just how much information is now available online. Web sites like this show how the internet has levelled the playing field for buyers and tenants who are now able to peer into the murky world of property. … Read More »
How to be a first-time home buyer
If you are only buying your own home to “invest” in property you may find the next couple of years a little disappointing. Most predictions for house prices for 2011 are that they will be lower by the end of the year than the beginning. I do not see any sustained house price growth re-emerging … Read More »
Tradesmen
When you come to tackle your renovation project you will need to call upon the services of builders, plumbers, electricians and other tradesmen. If you are planning to undertake a large project, and / or have enough spare cash, it may be worth employing a project manager to oversee them. If not, you will need … Read More »
Area Research
It’s always a good idea to research the area before going ahead with buying a house in it. There are a number of elements you need to keep an eye out for, the importance you attach to each one will depend on your priorities, and who you ultimately decide to sell on to when you … Read More »
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