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10 Questions on……. 2011

2011 was a fairly dreary year in the world of property, but it wasn’t all bad news. We have compiled a list of 10 of the most interesting property stories to come of the UK last year as part of … Continue reading

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10 Questions on….domestic wind turbines

With the introduction of various Government incentives to turn your home ‘green’, including Feed-in-Tariffs introduced on 1 April 2010 and Renewable Heat Grants on 1 August this year, we are taking a look at the different options available to homeowners … Continue reading

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10 Questions on….Geothermal Power

With the introduction of various Government incentives to turn your home ‘green’, including Feed-in-Tariffs introduced on 1 April 2010 and Renewable Heat Grants on 1 August this year, we are taking a look at the different options available to homeowners … Continue reading

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10 Questions on…. Solar Power

With the introduction of various Government incentives to turn your home ‘green’, including Feed-in-Tariffs introduced on 1 April 2010 and Renewable Heat Grants introduced on 1 August this year, we are taking a look at the different options available to … Continue reading

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10 Questions on … Smart Meters

Anwering such questions as: What is a Smart Meter? Why are they in the News? How do they work? What are the benefits to the consumer? What are the benefits to the utility company? Where can consumers find out more?  … Continue reading

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10 Questions on … Gargoyles and Grotesques

Answering such questions as: What is the difference between a Gargoyle and a Grotesque? What are they for? What is the origin of the word Gargoyle? How long have they been around? Where might I see one? To read the … Continue reading

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10 questions on … Climbing Plants and your Property

Ten things to consider when planting next to your property, or taking on a property with climbing plants in situ. Can it damage the foundations? What sort of plants are best, and which aspect is best for them? Which plants … Continue reading

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10 Questions on … Chancel Tax

Chancel Tax – What is it?, Why was it introduced?, How do I know if my property – or the one I’m going to buy – is affected?, Can I insure against it?, and other questions answered about this liability. … Continue reading

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10 Questions on…… Carrying out repairs, replacements and building work to your home or office.

We have been asked by a number of clients recently as to when they need to legally apply for building regulation approval in relation to upgrades and improvements to their properties. At some point in our lives most of us … Continue reading

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10 Questions on…..Hedgerow Regulations.

The existing Hedgerow regulations came in to force on 1 June 1997 and were created with the intent of protecting important countryside hedges from damage and destruction. The regulations are extremely complicated so we have put together a few often-asked … Continue reading

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