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Planning Update – Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) that was introduced under the Planning Act 2008 and is defined in the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended 2011) concerns how the Local Authorities in England and Wales will make a charge on new developments. … Continue reading

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It’s been an interesting year to be a Building Surveyor……..

For some years now there has been a steady flow of instructions to inspect and report on all kinds of property across the south west but more recently whilst the commercial sector has been active residential property instructions have reduced … Continue reading

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the attic!

The roof space in any property can be a forgotten and ignored place. Continue reading

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Building Surveys

Are all building surveys the same? Surely if the report is produced by a Chartered Surveyor then they will be and I can go for the lowest quote received? Well no! A building can be very complex and to produce a … Continue reading

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