Valuation not estimation
The St Jude storm served as a timely reminder that the British weather is both unpredictable and potentially damaging. Yet it is estimated by a leading insurer that up to 30% of British businesses are underinsured as a result of relying on out-of-date or inexpert estimations of the costs to reinstate damaged property.
Read moreFlats: New restoration boosts Crouch Street, Colchester
This £1m plus restoration of Grade II* listed John Cole House could be the start of a return to glory for the once highly fashionable road.
Read moreIt’s official – it’s growth, and it’s steady!
While some warn of the danger of the property market overheating so soon into the long-awaited recovery, it is interesting to note the recent comments of the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC).
Read moreFishing for compliments
Fenn Wright’s specialist fisheries sales department launched its updated website last month.
Read moreShut shops could be happy homes, says MP
But beware unintended consequences, warns Mark Sargeantson
Read moreConverting offices to residential – now no need for planning permission!
The subdued office market, combined with the political desire to promote the delivery of new homes throughout the UK, led to the government introducing new rules at the end of May through an amendment to the General Permitted Development Order 1995 which, amongst other things, allows for the change of use of offices to residential without the need to obtain planning permission.
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