Choosing the right survey is a routine part of the house buying process. Proposals from RICS would deliver a standardised approach for all.
RICS Planning to Simplify Building Surveys
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Is The British Heatwave Harming Your Home?
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Britain is famous for its cloudy and damp weather and our homes have been built in such a way to function in this environment, so the recent prolonged heat wave is causing issues for many homeowners. Damp and mould have been replaced with subsidence and aggressive weed infestations. If you are planning to purchase a…
5 Things to Check Before Buying a Fixer-Upper
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Make Sure Your Dream Home Doesn’t Turn Into a Nightmare A new home is a huge investment, both financially and emotionally. Run through this checklist to help you choose wisely £235,000. That’s the average price of a home in the UK. It’s a massive purchase, and one that you are likely to spend decades paying…
How To Replace Rotten Floor Joists and Insulate A Suspended Wooden Floor in 1930s House
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The bedroom in my 1930s bungalow smelled musty and damp. After taking up the carpet, I discovered rotten floorboards. Taking those up revealed rotten floor joists. So I replaced them myself, insulated under the floor, insulated the wall, replaced floorboards, skirting and decorated. Job done.
The Energy Drinks That Have Kept Britain Building For 80 Years
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MacPherson & Co Ltd bottle, advert, and Lucazade bottle – energy drinks that have helped build Britain for 80 years!
What to Do If Your RCD Keeps Tripping
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A RCD that keeps tripping does so for a reason. Don’t ignore it, but follow some simple steps to get to the bottom of the fault.
How Built Up Is Your Local Area?
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Britain needs more homes, but many are concerned about new developments encroaching on the countryside. Just how built up is your local area? The real facts might surprise you!
Fast and Effective Ways to Make Your Home Warmer
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This blog is not all about extensions – I am broadening out into other areas of home improvement now! This week I have been tackling the idea of improving insulation on a budget. My brother has an old house that gets really cold in winter, and cavity wall insulation is not an option (due to…