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October 10, 2024 All, Commercial Property, Construction, Residential Property, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

Four Urban Spaces Primed to Become Homes

In light of recent economic and societal shifts, developers are transforming underutilised commercial spaces into community developments. This strategy aims to meet growing housing demands while rejuvenating neglected areas and reducing the ecological impact of demolition and rebuilding. Read on to discover four types of urban development currently being transformed into residential and community spaces. […]

July 8, 2024 All, Construction, Dilapidations, Neighbourly Matters, Residential Property, Rights of Light, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

Four Neighbourly Considerations for Home Extensions

Planning a home extension is a popular venture that offers increased space and comfort without the rigours of moving house. However, a responsible and sustainable extension involves more than just grand designs. It requires careful consideration of neighbouring properties. Read on to discover four key factors to consider when planning an extension to ensure harmonious […]

January 24, 2024 All, Construction, Expert Witness, Thought Leadership admin

Expert Evidence: Lessons from Coldunell Ltd v Hotel Management International Ltd

2022’s High Court decision in Coldunell Ltd v Hotel Management International Ltd [2022] EWHC 1290 (TCC) illuminates the pivotal role expert evidence plays in the built environment. This case considered a hotel landlord’s pursuit of compensation for his tenant’s alleged failure to return a property in good repair, as stipulated by a 20-year lease. The […]

December 13, 2023 All, Construction, Thought Leadership admin

Construction’s Call for a Circular Economy

Did you know that the built environment consumes nearly half of all materials extracted globally each year? That’s especially bad news when you consider that by 2060, the weekly global construction footprint is estimated to equal a city the size of Paris. The rapidly-expanding build environment is putting immense strain on Earth’s limited resources, with […]

November 21, 2023 All, Construction admin

The effects of high inflation on the construction industry

There can be no doubt that the volatility in inflation rates over the past couple of years has affected businesses across the nation and beyond and the construction industry is certainly no exception. With the disruption to supply chain caused by the pandemic still being felt, the energy crisis caused by the war in the […]

October 26, 2023 All, Construction, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Material Reuse in Construction

The United Kingdom generates a massive 220 million tonnes of waste annually, with construction, demolition, and excavation contributing to over half of this total. In light of this, construction decisions are increasingly scrutinised for their carbon impact. This has given the industry the goal of achieving net-zero emissions, with the government giving 2050 as a […]

September 1, 2023 All, Commercial Property, Construction, Residential Property, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

The Local and Global Benefits of Green Housing

In the midst of property market disruption, homes with high energy efficiency ratings and eco-friendly design aspects are holding their value, suggesting a green path toward a more stable future for homeowners and investors. With homebuyers of the immediate future showing unprecedented concern for environmental impact, the benefits of eco-friendly housing transcend individual investments, fostering […]

July 17, 2023 All, Building Surveying, Construction admin

What Are the Benefits of Drones in Construction?

The use of drones in construction has become increasingly popular over the past few years, and for good reason. Drones are able to provide a range of benefits that can help improve safety, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the key advantages that drones can […]

October 17, 2022 All, Building Surveying, Construction, Dilapidations, Residential Property, Rights of Light, Valuations admin

Shared experience is the backbone of AWH’s CPD training

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “Change is the only constant in life.” This is equally true in property, where building regulations and safety standards are consistently under review. As experts in property, our team of chartered surveyors and valuers are always on top of these changes, ensuring our clients get the very best service. At […]

June 8, 2022 All, Building Surveying, Construction, Residential Property admin

What is a Party Wall?

One of the things that is important to remember when you are planning on making changes to your property is whether the work will affect any adjoining properties. This is especially important if in the case of a Party Wall. As outlined on our service page, a Party Wall is any wall that links two […]

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