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Setting standards higher than ever for residential property
01/03/21
A new RICS Home Survey Standard is coming into effect today (1 March 2021). The new standard aims to increase consistency, transparency, and competency across residential surveying in the UK. and will...
One step at a time: Staircases and Landings
22/02/21
At first glance, most properties look to be perfectly safe to the untrained eye. It’s only an expert property surveyor who would notice that the risers on a staircase were dangerous, or the balustrades...
Planning appeal – a refusal is not the end of the road
15/02/21
Applying for planning permission can be a tricky process, and is potentially full of pitfalls if you are not familiar with how the planning system works. Many people assume that a planning refusal is...
Forge Property Consultants builds on success with new appointment
08/02/21
We are very pleased to announce the recent appointment of Dave Bates to the growing Forge team. With over 30 years working within the built environment, Dave has acquired a vast range of experience...
Demand for country homes is up in Shropshire
01/02/21
Nationally, the country house market has seen a notable boom over the last 12 months. The south west, the Cotswolds and Scotland have been highlighted as particular hot spots, with beautiful homes in...
Go with the Flow: Ventilation
25/01/21
One of the many common defects to look out for, especially in older properties, is adequate ventilation. Newer builds tend to have ventilation measures incorporated into their designs. In older builds...