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Mandatory EPC Roll-Out to Cause Landlord Headache, David Moor Chartered Surveyors

Mandatory EPC Roll-Out to Cause Landlord Headache

With major policy changes related to mandatory EPC certificates due to be rolled out in 2018, are landlords are due to feel the wrath of the need to be energy efficient? For landlords that disagree with or lack Energy Performance Certificates, it would appear so. The Minimum Energy Performance Standard Policy Set to be rolled…

Property Professionals Urged to Examine Radon Risks for Conversions

As the property market continues to struggle in the fluctuating economy, an increasing amount of home owners are turning to extensions and new builds in order to boost property value and achieve a more spacious living area. The growth of this expansion mantra has seen basement conversions become an incredibly popular choice, as they offer…

Spring Has Sprung…

Spring is sprung, the grass is riz I wonder where the houses is. Sitting in garden on a glorious (for once) Bank Holiday, this little ditty came back to mind. Long ago when I was involved in the world of estate agency, in order to maximise discounts and newspaper advertising, estate agents had to advertise…

Surveyors Urged To Take Practical Measures to Mitigate Impact of Ash Dieback

Ash dieback is posing a serious health risk to the UK’s ash tree population after contamination from overseas imports. Although the first confirmed cases were reported as early as last year, it’s only now that as surveyors, we’re beginning to recognise the desperate need to act fast to minimise the effects of this destructive disease….