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Country living: The appeal, now more than ever, of a rural retreat
05/10/20
If there’s one thing lockdown has taught us, it’s how fortunate you are if you can walk out of your front door into open countryside. Having the countryside literally on your doorstep can...
The road to success: Infrastructure planning
23/09/20
The UK lockdown brought some interesting questions to the fore. One of them has been the ‘work from home’ ethic that has been instilled in those able to do so.It used to be the case...
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...