Blog
The impact of Brexit on the property market and the agricultural sector
10/05/21
In our view, Brexit does not appear to have impacted the property market. In fact, at Forge we have seen an increased demand for property, resulting in a large number of transactions and property surveys...
Five minutes with.....Sophie Wall, Senior Chartered Surveyor
04/05/21
When did you decide to pursue a career in chartered surveying? I had started studying Psychology before I decided to change my degree to Rural Enterprise and Land Management at Harper Adams University...
Home-grown to takeaway!
26/04/21
Over recent years many farms have embraced the phenomenon of the farm shop. These range from the most basic, cash-only, seasonal selection of produce grown or reared on the farm itself, through to elaborate...
Trouble in store – home defects in garages
19/04/21
When you are appraising the condition of a home, additional aspects, such as the garage, can often be forgotten about. They are part of the property too – literally, if the garage is an integral...
Wide open space available? Consider camping as a means of diversifying
15/04/21
With the current uncertainty over the future of foreign travel, and a significant proportion of Brits choosing to stay in the UK for their holidays for the foreseeable future, holiday accommodation at...
Valuing houses – what has the greatest impact on property value?
29/03/21
When it comes to valuing houses, the structural condition is key. If a house is just in need of a touch of TLC, this does not impact the value as much as you might think. For example, repointing and replacement...