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Pest control – looking out for unwanted visitors
14/09/20
Pests, such as insects and rodents, can cause problems in houses of any age. But they can be a particular problem in older properties, especially in rural areas, or ones that have been left empty for...
New Revenue Streams
07/09/20
The natural habitats associated with wildlife in our countryside are protected now more than ever. Legislation is ensuring that these habitats are being retained and looked after, so that we get the balance...
What is rewilding and why should you consider it?
01/09/20
As farmers and landowners look for more ways to diversify to ensure their future sustainability, then more opportunities emerge. One of the recent ideas to receive airtime is ‘rewilding’....
Plants can cause external damage to buildings
24/08/20
Along with thatched roofs and black-and-white half-timbering, an ivy-covered cottage is a quintessential sight in many British villages. But while plants may look very pretty growing up the external walls...
Water, water everywhere: the dangers of flooding
17/08/20
1 in 10 newbuilds since 2013 in the UK have been sited on areas in danger of flooding. According to Government data, the number of properties built in these high-risk areas each year has more than doubled...
Landlord & Tenant – new rent laws for 2020
10/08/20
The recently-formed National Residential Landlords Association, the NRLA, announced changes to UK letting legislation earlier this year. There are five key issues that have arisen from this new government...