Property Surveying Article Archive

Saving money with Household Waste Water

office — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:01:30 +0000

In times of drought, or if a house is on a water meter, it is possible to save water with the use of “Grey Water” in the garden.

Grey water is simply recycled water from the home that has already been used, but is not so contaminated that it will cause damage to plants and other areas of the garden if used as part of the garden watering process.

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Furnished Holiday Let Losses

office — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:39:18 +0000

Can purchasers offset their losses on a furnished holiday let against other income?

Although the last Government intended to change this situation, this was never achieved before the General Election. The Coalition has decided for the time being to leave the current position alone.

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GDP figures indicate Growth in 2nd Quarter of 2010

office — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:23:52 +0000

The GDP figures released from the Office of National Statistics last Friday bode well for the economy. The mixed economic news suggests, however, that one swallow does not make a summer.

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The Control of Wasps

office — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:26:16 +0000

Wasps can easily create chaos around somebody’s property, house or home by setting up their nest too close or even inside the property. The usually unwelcome pests can make using parts of any property, house or garden unpleasant and even virtually impossible to use normally in some circumstances.

People are used to wasp nests in trees and roofs and outbuildings but they can even be found at ground level. They can also appear almost overnight.

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Court Rules on Property Leases

office — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:25:07 +0000

Chancery Division Court Ruling puts pressure on tenants and their advisors to make certain that any option clause notices are properly served. Inaccurate serving of the notice will invalidate the process.

A tenant in Kensington did not follow the terms of his lease and the courts have confirmed that his wish to enact an option to break clause was therefore inoperable.

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Property Market Fact File - July 2010

office — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:15:28 +0000

The monthly property market survey fact file from the Propertysurveying.co.uk team collating survey data from the building and property market. To read click here.

Bank of England - Increase in Lending

office — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:10:49 +0000

According to the Bank of England, the net sterling mortgage lending by all UK residents increased in May 2010.

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20th July 2010

Mortgage Lending Increases in June

office — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:23:47 +0000

Mortgages issued by the Council of Mortgage Lenders Members increased from £11.4 billion in May to £13.1 billion in June according to figures released on the 20th July. To read the full article click here.

20th July, 2010

Uncertainty in the Housing Market in June

office — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:45:54 +0000

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) have reported that although the number of houses on their books fell slightly in June, the number of house hunters rose.

The RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) report gives the opposite picture, with the number of house buyers down and housing stock up.

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How close is your nearest Mobile Phone Mast?

office — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:47:01 +0000

To locate whether there is a mobile phone mast close to your home, or near a home which you are thinking of purchasing, involves considerable research. Will it be required as part of the local authority enquiries contained within a property search prior to conveyance?
Certain studies have shown a higher incidence of certain cancers, tumours and other illnesses in persons living or working close to mobile phone masts. However, a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, found no link between Childhood Tumours and the radiation emitting base stations which some people blame for a spate of illnesses.
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