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Category Archives: General
Rightmove changes
Just looked at a property or two this morning to notice a bar of photos across the bottom of the page “Showing: Similar properties nearby” I don’t like it for several reasons. I can’t quickly see the info about the … Continue reading
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Mind the gap!
Some people would welcome the space next to their home. A bit of parking, a bit of space between you and the neighbours. But no, someone spotted a gap and has built a house in it. This story in the … Continue reading
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Igloo for sale
Igloo, Park Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Igloo for sale – Igloo on The Stray In Harrogate, North Yorkshire All proceeds going to Yorkshire Cancer Research. Visit ebay, REF 271142681345, to bid. A beautifully presented and smartly appointed ground floor stand … Continue reading
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SDLT Disadvantaged areas relief
SDLT Disadvantaged areas relief In some areas properties are exempt from stamp duty. Your solicitor should tell you about this but you can check yourself and confirm with them whether the property you’re buying is exempt. Disadvantaged Areas Relief applies … Continue reading
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Need an energy performance certificate
You can search by number or address for EPC here at the EPC Register site
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Derelict property
Councils should deal with derelict properties says the Local government ombudsman
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RICS party wall surveyor
http://www.rics.org/Global/Downloads/PartyWalls.pdf PDF file of info on party walls. RICS have a free consumer advice line where you can talk to an RICS party wall surveyor for 30 minutes for free, tel.0870 333 1600.
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rebuild cost of your home
Ever wondered where to get an accurate rebuild cost for your home? They ask it on insurance forms BCIS Residential Rebuilding Costs calculator is free to use Register to get a password and then it’s very easy!
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Improving insulation in heritage properties
Interesting pdf file – English Heritage – a guide to improving energy efficiency in traditional and historic homes
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House in the middle of the road
People in the UK are familiar perhaps with the farmhouse on the M62 which sites in between the two carriageways. This one in China isn’t so fortunately spaced.
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