Author: Rob Lambert

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Rob is our Head of Content, with a keen interest in writing about a wide range of topics related to planning and development. He has a degree in Journalism from the University of Chester. He’s a passionate football fan – particularly European football – and enjoys attending film and comic conventions, gaming and spending time with family, friends and his French bulldog Pepper.

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Conversions, extensions and renovations

Avatar By Rob Lambert on Feb 14, 2021

Lockdown has led many homeowners to scrutinise their homes as never before, having been compelled to spend more time in them. Families have perhaps been most affected in terms of living space, often having to find areas suitable for an office and home schooling. This has led to a re-evaluation of a home’s purpose with the consequence that many families are facing the dilemma of moving or extending. Significant numbers of households, having saved money by commuting less and not travelling abroad, are deciding to upgrade their homes.

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A guide to tree felling and hedgerow removal

Avatar By Rob Lambert on Nov 1, 2020

Before undertaking tree felling or hedgerow removal, several requirements must be fulfilled to avoid falling foul of the law, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) or both.

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Eight top tips for first-time buyers

Avatar By Rob Lambert on May 20, 2019

When contemplating a first home purchase it is wise to be armed with as much relevant knowledge as possible. First-time buyers can make a careful examination of the property market and mortgage options to put themselves in the strongest position when choices have to be made.

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Farm smallholdings for sale

Avatar By Rob Lambert on Feb 23, 2019

In line with the current demand for all types of property and land, smallholdings for sale are highly sought after by those seeking a more rural environment; an added incentive for many is that they can offer a self-sufficient lifestyle. The definition of a smallholding is indistinct and whilst it is widely regarded as being a productive farm of less than 50 acres, the Collins dictionary defines a smallholding as a piece of land used for farming which is smaller than a normal farm.

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Grazing land for sale

Avatar By Rob Lambert on Feb 26, 2018

The appetite for buying land of all descriptions remains keen and grazing land is enjoying high levels of interest. Prices are robust, bolstered by a lack of supply to the market. Areas of grazing land range from high quality blocks of pastureland to farms and can vary in quality: agricultural land is classified using the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) system which assesses land quality from 1-5 according to its characteristics, with grade 1 land being the highest quality.

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