Recent Articles in Building and Renovating Property Checklists

Underpinned Property - Top five things to watch out for when buying and selling
Jan 3, 2015

An underpinned property is one that is either suffering from subsidence (ie movement) now or has done in the past. It is possible to buy and sell an underpinned property, however it’s not straightforward and you need to understand the causes of subsidence as well as following our top five tips when considering buying or selling. 

Kate's December Property Price Summary - Data from Halifax and Nationwide
Dec 10, 2014

Take a look at Kate's final property price summary of the year with data from Halofax and Nationwide.

How to stop your gas appliance breaking down this Christmas – and what to do if it does
Dec 1, 2014

Plenty of us have problems with Gas Appliances in the cold winter months, here's a few tips on how to avoid them or to solve isssues if they do occur.

Kate’s 5 ‘must-read’ property stories this week
Nov 11, 2014

Each week I take a look at the most important stories in the property world. This week one of  the key talking points is the balance between building more homes and preserving the British Countryside.

How to secure your windows and doors: why it’s essential
Oct 3, 2014

It’s an unfortunate fact that it takes a burglary or personal attack at home before many people think about home security. In this article I look at ways to make your home a safer and more secure place.