Christmas is nearly here!

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Winter is with us once again,

Bringing cold and wind and rain.

Although the nights are longer and darker,

Midwinter has a special marker.

Christmas is that special time,

With choirs that sing and bells that chime.

With presents wrapped and ribbons curled,

Good cheer is spread across the world.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

To friends and family far and near.

We hope you have a fabulous break,

With all good things – like Christmas cake!

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We hope you have a lovely break & don’t forget if you have any property issues – feel free to give us a call 0800 880 6264.

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – Stamp Duty

George Osborne’s Autumn Statement has brought about the end of the frequently criticised ‘slab-style’ Stamp Duty system, introducing a new system more akin to income tax. The result will be stamp duty savings for all but the highest value 2% of the market. We look at what the changes really mean and how the previous method was flawed…
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Redhill Surveyors

www.redhillsurveyors.co.uk

Redhill buildings

Redhill Surveyors specialise in Property Surveys, Building Surveys, Structural Surveys, House Purchase Surveys, Homebuyer Reports, Major Defects Reports, Home Surveys and Property Valuations, Property Acquisition work, Party Wall work and other professional work throughout Redhill and the surrounding area.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call us on

Tel: 0800 880 6264

Chris undertakes surveys and valuations on period and modern residential properties, including houses, bungalows and flats for property buyers.


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In case you missed it…..

New £150m roundabout devastates resident in Clifton, Nottinghamshire as it renders her new £20,000 driveway useless
At least one resident has been left devastated by the construction of a new £150 million roundabout in Clifton, Nottinghamshire as it prevents her from ever using her £20,000 driveway…
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Super-sewer approved for London

A project to build an extra large sewer which will run for some 16 miles (25km) beneath London and the River Thames, was given the official go ahead this month. It aims to stop the 39 million tonnes of raw sewage which floats into the Thames each year from the incumbent overloaded, Victorian era system…
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Monthly Mortgage Update – Dec 2014

In this feature, we provide a broad overview of the mortgage market – essential reading for anyone looking to buy a property or operating commercially in the property market. According to the Money Charity, outstanding secured (on dwellings) lending in … Continue reading →

Tortious claims of conspiracy, interference with goods, negligence and misfeasance in public office settled in the High Court as unlawfully evicted tenant receives justice at last

Ref. AA v London Borough of Southwark [2014] EWHC 500 (QB)
In this case, a tenant had been the legal occupant of a flat since 2001. He paid the rent predominantly from housing benefit, with the shortfall made up from his own funds and, throughout his tenancy the tenant had been in arrears, amounting to £2,353.26 at the time of eviction. In the action of processing his eviction, Southwark made a number of mistakes which ultimately resulted in unlawful eviction, unlawful destruction of goods and over a year of unwarranted homelessness…
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Neglect tenants at your peril – Landlord fined £30k after leaving tenants with no heat for four weeks

A rogue landlord has been fined more than £30,000 to reflect the serious “physical and mental hardship” endured by five tenants under his duty of care. The message laid down by Hammersmith Magistrates’ Court is clear; ignoring serious, reasonable pleas from your tenants will result in council intervention and a hefty bill…
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Number of manhole explosions rises by more than 250% since 2010

The number of serious manhole explosions across Britain has seen a staggering increase of more than 250% since 2010, with the south east of England being the worst effected.
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Malcolm Howorth AssocRICS MCIOB

www.shaftesburysurveyors.co.uk

Shaftesbury buildings
Period Properties on Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Malcolm Howorth AssocRICS MCIOB specialises in Property Surveys, Building Surveys, Structural Surveys, House Purchase Surveys, Homebuyer Reports, Major Defects Reports, Home Surveys, Rebuild and Reinstatement Valuations, Property Acquisition work and other professional work throughout Shaftesbury and the surrounding area.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call Malcolm Howorth on

01747 333 013 or 0800 880 6264


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www.propertysurveying.co.uk
…for all your building survey and property requirements