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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...
The housing market for the year ahead
18/01/21
According to Rightmove, the number of residential properties selling within a week of hitting the market has reached a ten year high. This is undoubtedly in response to the Chancellor’s Stamp Duty...
How keeping alpacas can help you diversify and monetise your land
11/01/21
Whether you think alpacas are cute and cuddly or decidedly odd-looking, there is no denying that these soft-fleeced creatures are becoming increasingly popular. If you’re looking at ways to...
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...