One of the problems that council face is that people are setting up unauthorised encampments at weekends, or bank holiday periods illegally while council offices are closed. Because it is often not possible to take enforcement act at weekends or bank holidays. This then means that no enforcement action is taken to prevent the cutting down of protected trees or … Read More
Not having a survey can cost you money
For many people, buying a house is one of the biggest decisions they will ever make. The financial layout is many times larger than they’d spend on a car. But despite the risks, many home buyers in England and Wales decide to take a chance an not bother with a survey. By doing so, they are putting themselves in a … Read More
Other Surveying Services
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) Residential & Commercial When selling a residential or commercial property or letting a residential or commercial property it is now a legal requirement to have an EPC for that property. We are able to provide energy performance certificates for domestic properties and non domestic dwellings. Contact us for a quote. Project Management If you require a surveyor to assist … Read More
THE SECOND ANNUAL QSi CONFERENCE Wolverhampton University
– Post Partnering – Back to lowest price and claims; making the most of It Start: 9:00am on Wednesday 7th November 2012 Following the success of last year’s event, the QSi’s second annual conference event will look at current trends in the construction market place. Our high quality speakers are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds with vast experience … Read More
The Company Profile
Andrew R Williams & Associates Ltd are Independent Chartered Surveyors and have been established since 1979 providing a full range of surveying services to the Commercial and Residential Sectors. Operating in Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn and Northwest and Cheshire at affordable rates. Our aim is to save the client money with both residential and commercial property issues. In particular … Read More
Call for turbine exclusion zones rejected.
The call to impose minimum distance requirements between wind turbines and homes and offshore wind farms and the coast has been rejected by the British Government. Each case will be assessed on its merits and will take into account such things as the local topography and site specific information.
The Party Wall Act
I have Planning Permission why do I need to bother with the Party Wall Act. The truth is, Planning Permission may not be enough. More importantly, legal action can be very costly. The Party Wall Act is an enabling act designed to protect Building Owner (someone carrying out building works) and adjoining owners. Compared to legal action, the cost of appointing a … Read More
Guide launched to transform run-down shopping parades
Neighbourhood planning is one of a number of initiatives highlighted by a new report from the Department for Communities and Local Government which sets out measures for transforming run-down shopping streets into decent areas. New research shows that local shopping parades – traditionally a neighbourhood preserve of convenience shops, greengrocers, newsagents and cafés – are crucial to the economy. The … Read More
Why do we need more new homes?
England’s chronic home shortage is well publicised. In order to provide more building land, the Government is releasing its own land for development. But why does Britain need more homes? Some reasons are listed below:- Single Occupation In past years, families would live under one roof, grandparents through to grandchildren. Now there is a trend towards single occupation caused by divorce … Read More
Community Right to Build Funding
Funding of £17m is available for communities to use their new Right to Build. The cash will help local people get their building projects off the drawing board – with an ‘early bird bonus’ for those that move quickly and get plans in early. And a new support hub is offering help and advice. Under the new Community Right to Build, … Read More