Why extend my flat lease?
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LEASEHOLD & FREEHOLD In a nutshell, the freehold owner owns the land and building present on the site (ignoring…
Property advice and news
DO SOLAR PV PANELS INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME?
So you’re thinking of buying a house with solar PV already installed and wondered how much, if anything, they add to the price you…
Thatched Cottage – Fire Safety Advice
As with any property, fire is an ever present risk. This is particularly so when talking about properties with thatch type roof coverings! The…
Guidance on Property Sales – Estate Agents Code of Practice?
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…
What is Gazumping & how to avoid it
In high demand market conditions, such as those currently being experienced in parts of the UK, the demand for a particular property may be…
London or New Forest National Park?
More and more people are swapping their hectic London & Home Counties lifestyles for the leafy and rural lifestyle benefits provided by living in…
Planning Applications – Process Guidance
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…
Move Planner – House Move Planner
At Castle Surveyors Limited we believe in helping our clients as much as we can, understanding that moving home is a complex and stressful…
Place on a Page – Lymington, New Forest
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.…