Blog
New appointment adds value to the Forge team
04/01/21
We are delighted that Sophie Wall has joined the Forge team and she will be working across both of our offices in Shropshire and Staffordshire. Sophie is a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer...
Cracks in walls and what they mean
21/12/20
Whatever the age of a property, visible cracks are never a good sign. But there are many different reasons why they may be appearing. The most common reason for cracking is due to a shift in the structure...
Diversification – the natural landscape
14/12/20
In recent years, rural communities have changed considerably and so has the role of farming. Vast swathes of countryside are no longer filled with cattle or used to grow crops. But many of these places...
Drawing the line – the pitfalls of shared spaces
07/12/20
We all know how easy, or difficult, it can be to live with someone else. The multitude of multi-occupancy properties, apartments and flat conversions means that we are living in closer proximity to other...
What is going to shape British agriculture over the next five years?
30/11/20
Uncertainty over the future looms large regarding a potential trade deal with Europe, the availability of foreign labour and stricter regulation on the use of pesticides.Since the 1970s, the Common Agricultural...
Early warning signs: Contamination and what to look out for in properties
23/11/20
When you are buying a house there are so many aspects of buildings and their components that need to be taken into account, when looking at the condition and value of properties. Many are invisible to...