It will work in parallel with the Government’s Green Deal. The ECO scheme will run until March 2015 and is primarily aimed at combating fuel poverty and upgrading hard to treat properties in both the public and private sector. It will reduce or remove the installation costs of critical home improvements (such as insulation and heating) for thousands of eligible householders. … Read More
Rising Damp etc
Rising dampness as its name suggests rises from the ground and can be found in buildings which do not have a damp proof course present. However, rising damp can also occur in buildings which have a damp proof course present but may have become damaged or failed due to a number of possible reasons. ‘Bridging’ is a common cause of … Read More
Condensation
What causes condensation? Air inside a building contains a certain amount of water vapour. This increases dramatically the larger the family, (we all breath out moisture) when kettles are boiled, baths are run and clothes are dried indoors. Warm air is able to hold more moisture vapour than cool air. When the hot damp air circulates it will eventually come … Read More
Networking
Although some people don’t like networking, those who have tried it and have stuck with it, have found that it is a very cheap and effective way of enlarging your business client base and profit. It is far cheaper than advertising but does require a personal commitment. That commitment is time. Over the last few years I have been a … Read More
What is the Green Deal?
For most people ( those who are NOT on qualifying benefits) it’s a LOAN to pay for such things as:- Cavity Wall insulation Double Glazing Boiler improvements Solar panels (There is a full list later on.) The Green Deal is available for both domestic and commercial properties and is paid for from the projected savings you’ll make on energy bills. … Read More
Networking on Merseyside
Are you a Professional Involved in or Associated with the Commercial Property Industry in Merseyside? …. Whether that be in the Construction of, Acquisition, Letting, Refurbishment, Relocation, Fit-Out, Maintaining or Supplying. Do you want to maximise your chances of success by networking with the right kind of people? Did you promise yourself that in 2013 you would make more of an effort … Read More
Government push for Bio-Mass
According to the Home Owners Alliance the average stamp duty paid on buying a home has jumped from £532 in 1995/6 to £5957 in 2011/12. In London, the average amount of stamp duty paid by homebuyers has rocketed to £17,529. Stamp duty has risen 7.1 times faster than inflation, 6.5 times faster than average earnings and 4.6 times faster than … Read More
Stamp duty – The unfair tax
29According to the Home Owners Alliance the average stamp duty paid on buying a home has jumped from £532 in 1995/6 to £5957 in 2011/12. In London, the average amount of stamp duty paid by homebuyers has rocketed to £17,529. Stamp duty has risen 7.1 times faster than inflation, 6.5 times faster than average earnings and 4.6 times faster than … Read More
Damp Proofing and Rising Damp
Rising damp is one of the least common types of damp; as its name suggests it rises from the ground and can be found in buildings which do not have a damp proof course present. However, rising damp can occur in buildings which have a damp proof course present but it may have become damaged and failed due to a … Read More
How to plan an extension
Here’s a list of things to consider regarding adding an extra room in your house: Checking your deeds First check the deeds to your house. It is crucial that you pay special attention to the deeds as they may contains information on the work you can and cannot do to the house. Consult a solicitor for any extra help and … Read More