The government has named a series of ‘enterprise zones’ designed to rebuild and shape local economies throughout the UK; amongst the new zones is the Northampton Waterside.The zones will benefit from discounts on business rates, new superfast broadband, lower levels of planning...

Stewart Sherman is a Chartered Surveyor with over 16 years experience of surveying in the UK.We asked Stewart about the 10 most common problems he finds whilst conducting surveys:  His answers were as follows:DampWet RotDry RotFlat roof failureAsbestosCast iron rainwater goodsHigh ground...

If you are selling, renting or building a property* then you are legally required to provide an EPC or 'Energy Performance Certificate'.EPCs are conducted by qualified 'Domestic Energy Assessors' and they will need to visit the property to conduct a thorough assessment before producing the...

This could mean that your freeholder has, as per his or her legal obligation under the 1987 Act. offered the leaseholders of the building the opportunity to purchase the freehold under the so-called ‘right of first refusal’ under that Act.Why would the Freeholder offer the Freehold to...

Derspite the challenges in the present day property market, Worcester is currently benefitting from a major property development that has attracted millions of pounds worth of investment.

Summer 2007 – one of the worst floods on recordIn the summer of 2007, Worcester experienced one of its worst floods on record, devastating hundreds of businesses. The repair costs for council properties in the city, including Timberdine Nursing Home, reached £120,000 and the total cost...

Leicester council has big plans to improve local football facilities, but protesters argue that the Ayelstone Meadows nature reserve is not the proper place for a pitch. How will the councillors' decision impact on Conveyancing in Leicester?

Will the recent proposed amendments to Sheffield's green belt development plans complicate Conveyancing in the vicinity?