FIRSTLY – Photovoltaic technology – IS ROCKET SCIENCE – PV was originally designed for use on satellites. As most satellites remain active for decades, the system is tried and tested. The weather conditions on in Britain are nothing compared to the bombardment to satellites experience in deep space. SECONDLY – WIDELY USED AND TESTED IN GERMANY – Many houses in … Read More
A florist went for a haircut
One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you, I’m doing community service this week.’ The florist was pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen roses … Read More
A few reasons why you should be optimistic about Britain’s Housing Market
Britain’s property market has done well recently, despite early predictions of a late summer lull. It is welcome news that can be analysed in three parts: House prices in England and Wales rose by an average of 1.3% in July according to Land Registry figures, the biggest monthly increase since January 2010. The South West benefited in particular, with prices … Read More
So what is a Chartered Surveyor?
I was recently asked to define the phrase Chartered Surveyor. The text book answer is that a Chartered Surveyor is the description of Professional Members and Fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Only qualified members of the RICS are entitled to use the designation. But, of course, that is not the whole answer because the term Chartered … Read More
Our goals are to solve building problems and to save our clients money
Our goals are to solve building problems and to save our clients money. We can do this because we are Chartered Quantity Surveyors (RICS) / fully accredited SAVA surveyors and Commercial Energy assessors. For instance; we can prepare estimates for building works / legal claims claims. we prepared at Photographic condition Survey for a client. When their lease was up, … Read More
Its very good shark repellent
“This is going to cost me a £110,000.00,” worried client says. “Can you help me?” There’s nothing like the prospect of losing money that makes people start searching for answers (or grasping a straws) “What going to cost you £110,000.00?” I ask. “This schedule thing,” The client explains, waving it at me over the phone. “They want £110,000 grand.” “Who … Read More