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Save your energy – how to improve older buildings energy efficiency

09/03/22

Nowadays, a multitude of energy efficiency measures may be incorporated into building design from the outset. From the materials chosen, to the size and shape of the structure, and layout of rooms, all aspects of the building can be tailored to maximise energy efficiency and minimise heat loss and environmental impact.There...
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Planning ahead – what you need to know about the planning regs

02/03/22

Before embarking on a building project, if you want to make changes to your property, or add a garage or outbuilding on your land, you’ll need to consider the submission process. There are some exceptions, but in most cases you’ll usually need to acquire planning permission. In England and Wales, you need planning...
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Designing Your Dream Home

23/02/22

Creating a wishlist for your new house Many people may spend years dreaming about designing their own home. What ‘must have’ rooms it will include and how the rooms will be used. Some may go as far as visualising how the rooms will look and feel when it is complete and being used for family gatherings, Christmas...
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Interview with Harvey Davenport, Managing Director

09/02/22

What do you enjoy most about your job? I find building and developing long term relationships with clients very rewarding. We’ve been working with some of them for over 20 years. When we started working for Pets at Home, they only had around 45 stores and were nowhere near being the biggest pet supplies brand in...
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Planning applications - exploding the myths surrounding planning

02/02/22

Submitting planning applications and gaining planning permission can be a minefield, not least for all the paperwork and time involved, but also because there are plenty of confusing misconceptions revolving around the issue. We’ve uncovered some of the most common myths regarding planning to reveal all you need to know...
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Why diversify?

19/01/22

With margins in the agricultural sector facing increasing pressures, farmers and landowners are always on the lookout for economic ways to diversify to identify and capitalise on new revenue streams. One market that has seen continued growth, even over recent months, is tourism in the UK - a staycation, or a ‘UK-ation...
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