As with any property, fire is an ever present risk. This is particularly so when talking about properties with thatch type roof coverings! The risk of a fire is is further exacerbated as the majority of thatched buildings are older…
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Well the new Estate Agency Codes of practice are now live, i.e. those issued by the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team. The Estate Agents Act 1979 regulates estate agency work. Its purpose is to make sure that estate agents…
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In high demand market conditions, such as those currently being experienced in parts of the UK, the demand for a particular property may be high and as such Vendors may be offered higher than the asking price and also buyers…
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More and more people are swapping their hectic London & Home Counties lifestyles for the leafy and rural lifestyle benefits provided by living in the New Forest National Park and surrounding areas, however what are these and why should I…
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Firstly you should note, planning requirements change over time and different planning authorities may well interpret and/or manage requirements differently, along with having their own specific time requirements. As such you should always discuss your plans with a local qualified…
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At Castle Surveyors Limited we believe in helping our clients as much as we can, understanding that moving home is a complex and stressful thing to do, something that people don’t do very often. As such we have created this…
Lymington /ˈlɪmɨŋtən/ is a port town on the west bank of the Lymington River on the Solent, in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. It is to the east of the South East Dorset conurbation, and faces Yarmouth on the…
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The landowner may well be liable for trespass if she/he decides to enter a neighbour’s land without their permission, without contractual or statutory right to do so. So for instance where a landowner wishes to build or repair a wall…
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The pros and cons of what to consider if you are looking to buy, or already own, a home with a flat roof. In Victorian houses, flat roofs played a fairly minor role. However, jump to the present day, and…
In the mid-1800s Sandbanks was a wild and remote piece of Dorset. During the previous century however, this little sandy landmass bordering Poole harbour has grown significantly from a windswept, meagrely occupied tract of beach head, being less than 1…
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