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Welcome to the Property Advice Newsletter
Written by Independent Chartered Surveyors
of the UK wide network of Property Professionals
www.PropertySurveying.co.uk
Publication date: July 2017
In this month’s edition … we look at Bovis Homes’ continuing struggle to satisfy its customers, discuss how the property market in other countries compare to the UK, look at how to add additional living accommodation or storage to your existing home, and discover two opportunities currently available to own a private island …
The property market fact file is a collection of data compiled each month by our Chartered Surveyors and the propertysurveying.co.uk team; collating survey data, statistics, trends and information from the property market. This aims to provide a single place where anyone with an interest in UK property can find the information they need.
New leglislation has been passed that amends the permitted development rights partly responsible for the loss of drinking establishments from the high street.
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Pictured here on a beautiful summer’s day but, at 2.30pm on 18th July 2017, a flash flood caused devastation through the pretty Cornish coastal village of Coverack. The clean up operation is underway, at an estimated cost of over £1 million.
Taking preventative steps now could potentially save home owners time, money and heartache. |
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors discussion paper “a shake up is required in the residential sector” reacts to a Question Time debate in London.
After months of waiting for promised remedial works to faults in new homes, owners are still waiting for the work to be completed. The unhappy group has now been promised extra funding – but there are signs of bitter frustration, with the organisers of the Bovis Homes Victims Group accused of ‘taking the money’.
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The Ready for Work scheme is hoping to attract business involvement in supporting training and workplace opportunities for the young and homeless. |
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From Poundbury to Tregunnel Hill … and now Nansledan. Â Not on everyone’s radar, but the 4,000 home scheme is underway.
House plants may be an attractive addition to the home and some have distinct health benefits, too. But beware! Some familiar names can cause health issues in humans and pets … here are a few to watch out for.
How affordable is the UK housing market compared to Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand or the US? The Demographia study can tell you.
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It isn’t normally necessary to apply for planning permission to convert a loft space into living accommodation, unless the roof space is extended, altered, or exceeds specified conditions and limits. However, you must seek prior approval for Building Regulations. |
And Finally….
Buying an island has never been so affordable. Whether your budget is £325,000 or $7.95 million, there’s something available for everyone.
This newsletter is a free service by PropertySurveying.co.uk for those with an interest in the UK Property Market. As well as being posted online here, it is emailed direct to our subscribers all across the country.
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