A planning department in a local authority is there to manage the way our towns, cities, suburbs and countryside develop. This includes the use of land and buildings and their appearance, landscaping considerations, the impact upon roads and highway access and the effects in which any proposed development will have [...]
The dream of escaping the hustle and bustle, the stress and the pollution in city life to escape to the country is one of the most popular ambitions for many of us. It has spawned a whole new generation of TV programmes and magazines as people try to fathom out [...]
There are a number of safety aspects which are important to establish and questions you should be asking too. Here are some good tips to follow when looking at issues of safety when considering moving house. This will enable you to draw up a safety checklist. One of the key [...]
Moving house is a stressful experience, but you can easily minimise the worry by making some plans in advance when you are looking for a suitable property to buy. Thinking ahead will save you realising when it's too late that there are points you should have checked, and questions you [...]
When you buy a house, you need a survey, possibly more than one. The type of survey you need depends on the age and location of your dream home. Why do I Need Another Survey? Sounds like a fair question. You've already had to have a basic survey done by [...]
