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It’s a sign – guide to countryside road signs
21/08/22
Winding country roads, never-ending patchwork hills, rapid flowing brooks, crystal clear lakes and ancient woodlands. The British countryside has never been so appealing. With holidays abroad still difficult...
Say it with flowers – flower farming
15/08/22
In the current, challenging economic environment, many landowners are looking to diversify. One route to diversification is to turn to producing native flowers commercially.In 2016 the National Farmers...
Selling your property: How to get the best price.
11/08/22
With the property market booming and very little stock available, it’s a good time to sell your house. There are several actions you can take to help get the best price possible.Maximise the property...
A day in the life of a technical assistant
02/08/22
Our technical assistant, Helen Bourne, first entered the world of surveying back in 1999. She worked as a secretary/PA for a regional firm of surveyors for eight years before joining a local practice...
Current planning challenges due to rising phosphates
26/07/22
One of our biggest challenges when it comes to planning applications is coping with legislation and managing clients’ expectations of timescales. There’s no definitive answer as to how long...
'Mist' opportunities – when double-glazing fails
20/07/22
When our surveyors are carrying out appraisals and evaluations, there are some problems they encounter much more regularly than others. One of the most common defects spotted by our surveyors is problems...