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Movement in house walls
18/05/20
There are many benefits of having an RICS Homebuyer’s Report carried out if you have had an offer accepted on a residential property. An RICS qualified surveyor can identify a range of issues which...
The price is right – how to decide the best asking price
11/05/20
What is an asking price?An ‘asking price’ for a property or piece of land is also known as the ‘listing price’, as it is ‘listed’ at a certain price in order to attract...
Welcome news for England’s dairy farmers
07/05/20
Coronavirus hardship fund for dairy farmsThe Government has announced a new fund that will enable eligible dairy farmers in England to access up to £10,000 to support them following the impact of...
A keen eye: careers in surveying
04/05/20
The team at Forge Property Consultants is made up of rural chartered surveyors, building surveyors and those on the pathway to becoming full members of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. One...
Economic uncertainty leads to banks and mortgage providers feeling the strain
06/04/20
The property market is a complex beast sensitive to economic uncertainty. The unprecedented circumstances we are experiencing, thanks to COVID-19, have resulted in the market becoming stagnant, with few...
How should I start thinking about future proofing my farming business?
30/03/20
If you are planning to hand your farm on to the next generation, what steps should you be thinking about taking in the medium term, to increase its long-term economic viability as far as possible?A good...