Blog
For what it’s worth: Valuations vs Market Appraisals
22/11/21
We all know that everyone values things differently. For example, an old car that is worth its weight in gold to you as transportation, is probably not worth that much to a car dealer. The monetary value...
A quick fix? – the pros and cons of spray foam insulation
15/11/21
Insulation and heat efficiency are two of the most important aspects of a property, especially with the ongoing climate change issues and the need for the UK government to address it. The beauty of insulation...
Shopping around – retail conversion
08/11/21
Wherever we live, we’ve all seen our high streets changing over the last decade. People often highlight the negatives of shops closing, such as unsightly empty retail units and a lack of customers...
An interview with Rack and Ruin Alpacas
01/11/21
With increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and the challenges of an uncertain market having an impact on traditional farming, many land owners are looking for ways to diversify their land to continue...
A day in the life of a valuer
25/10/21
Our Senior Chartered Surveyor, Sophie Wall, shares her experience of a typical day in the life of a valuer: I qualified as a rural chartered surveyor before specialising in valuation of residential...
New Technical Administrator for Forge
14/10/21
We are very pleased to have welcomed Helen Bourne to the Forge Team. Helen has joined us as Technical Administrator and is providing assistance and support to the surveying and valuation team.Helen has...