Buildings insurance provides homeowners with peace of mind that in the event of catastrophic damage to their home from fire, flood, settlement or structural collapse and public liability, they receive financial recompense. Buildings insurance generally includes: • Somewhere to stay if your home is unfit to live...
A National park is a large area of land protected by law for the benefit of the nation. They were established in 1949 by the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, which was revised by The Environment Act in 1995. National Parks have...
What is a Grade I and II Listed building? So you have found your dream home but you then discovered it falls in the category of grade I and grade II listed buildings. What does this actually mean in practice? If a building is classed...
We are all living longer. According to the Office for National Statistics, women tend to live around 20 years after they retire, and men 15 years. Because of this, the market for retirement properties has grown noticeably in recent years, with more people freeing up...
Radon is an odourless, colourless radioactive gas that is formed by the decay of naturally occurring elements in soil and rocks. It may also be present in water and certain building materials. If you have never heard of this gas, it will surprise you to...
When purchasing a freehold property, one would be forgiven for thinking that there will be no additional freehold maintenance obligations. Unless experienced it personal, the majority of people assumed that maintenance obligations and payments are linked to common parts of leasehold properties through service charge...
Renewable energy is on the rise and the COVID-19 crisis coupled with the rising costs of gas and electricity has laid bare the downside to getting your energy from fossil fuels. Renewable energy is generally produced locally, however, its production may have external effects on...
More and more people are leaving their urban homes, in search of a home by the coast, giving in to the rhythmic call of sloshing waves and the sound of gulls and moving to a coastal idyll. According to Rightmove, in 2021 Cornwall overtook London...
The Land Registry keeps a record of all property in England and Wales. The register includes all rights benefitting a property, who the legal owners are, rights over the property, covenants, and any restrictions or charges. In the 1990s, the government brought in compulsory registration....
A build over agreement (BOA) is needed if building work is to take place within 3 metres or over an existing drain or public sewer. Work involving underpinning, new foundations, piling or basements requires the prior approval of the water company in your area before...
