The primary attraction of owning a freehold is that it gives control over the property in question; the freeholder owns the building and the land it stands on outright and in perpetuity. The owner’s name
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Overage, also known as claw-back, is a negotiated arrangement by which on a sale of land, the seller agrees with the buyer that if planning consent is granted on that land, the seller will be
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With energy bills set to rise and winter fast approaching, making some simple changes to the way a house operates can save money over the colder months. The average household spends around £1,277 on heating
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The increasingly diverse opportunities offered by land ownership are creating a widening spectrum of people interested in making such a purchase. While the majority of farmland sales are still made to farmers, non-farming buyers are
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The appeal of thatch is undeniable; the combination of old-world charm and a `roses around the front door’ image is guaranteed to attract interest from purchasers. However, the practical buyer may want to arm themselves
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In acknowledgement of the important role that historic buildings play in enriching our lives and environment, efforts to preserve such heritage assets have gained greater prominence over recent years. However, hundreds of listed buildings are
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Here, we put the problem of subsidence under the microscope and examine the following: What is subsidence? Signs of subsidence The causes of subsidence How to prevent subsidence How to fix subsidence The financial implications
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The choice of an air source heat pump as a home heating method is becoming increasingly popular; if the right design is installed it can provide all hot water and heating requirements. It is a
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Many households are planning renovation schemes after reassessing what they want from their homes following the pandemic. Living space has come under increased scrutiny and the desire to make changes has led to a surge
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Modular housing is being scrutinised as one option for alleviating the UK’s housing shortage; the method offers rapidly constructed houses and lower build costs. The Government has modular construction firmly in its sights as a
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