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Useful Information
Noisy neighbours
People are living in closer proximity than they used to. Noise around the house can be bad, but noise from neighbours can be much worse. 
Architectural salvage
What do you do if you find an almost perfect property whose previous owners have ruthlessly stripped out original features? The answer may be architectural salvage - the 'boutique' end of the demolition salvage industry. 
Leasehold Enfranchisement
A useful overview of legislation for anyone wishing to acquire their freehold or extend their lease.
New life for old bricks
As Government planning policies focus more new development on urban locations and opportunities to build new properties in rural areas becomes increasingly limited what should aspiring urban refugees do to achieve their rural dream?
Damp or condensation?
When buying a property one of the primary concerns is often whether or not there is any damp present and if so what type of damp it is and what are the effects and remedies?
Understanding property surveys
Confused about the difference between a survey or valuation? The Carter Jonas handy guide to understanding property surveys can help.
Top ten tips when purchasing or improving a period property
Thinking of purchasing or improving a period property? Read our top ten tips first.
New RICS Consultancy Practice Statement
A new Practice Statement became mandatory at the beginning of the year.
Grand Designs
Kevin McCloud of Channel 4's Grand Designs talks about his passion for property in the latest edition of The Collection.
Winter Maintenance: Top Tips
A Stitch In Time Saves Nine, and you’ll always pay through the nose for emergency repairs. The following tips might help you to prepare for winter, and might save you an unwelcome repair bill.
Windows - some important considerations
It is arguable that no other building element is as important in establishing the character and style of your property as its windows. Windows can also say a lot about you – reflecting your taste and your aspirations.
The realities of owning a thatched property
The thatched property is one of the UK’s enduring rural images. Along with village greens and country pubs, there’s no better picture of chocolate box Britain. But what are the realities of owning a thatched house?
Sarah Beeney: High Priestess of Property
Sarah Beeney talks to Richard Wilcock about how she became the High Priestess of Property
Restored to Glory: An interview with Charlie Luxton
An interview with Charlie Luxton, presenter of the BBC's Restored to Glory television programme.
Marylebone: a village in the heart of London
Relatively overlooked until the 1990s, Marylebone is now one of the most sought after areas to live in the Capital.
Energy efficiency in period homes
Want to find out how to make energy savings to your period home? Download our Top 10 Tips. |
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