property market Archives - Anderson Wilde & Harris

February 21, 2024 All, Building Surveying, Thought Leadership, Valuations admin

How Japanese Knotweed is Squeezing Property Prices

In the world of real estate, there are few green monsters as notorious as Japanese knotweed. This invasive plant first made its way to Britain in the 19th century, touted as a decorative garden plant. Little did anyone know the lasting effect it would have on the property market and real estate law. Characterised by […]

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 […]

December 11, 2023 All, Commercial Property, Construction, Residential Property admin

What’s in store for the property market in 2024?

2023 has been an exciting year here at AWH. We have expanded a number of our teams, bringing some very experienced experts onboard, which has allowed us to enhance and expand the services we provide. We are also delighted that our Valuation team were awarded the “Best Surveyor” title at the 2023 B&C Awards in […]

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 […]

November 15, 2023 All, Construction, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

Climate Change: A Shifting Landscape for Property Investment

The discourse around climate change has evolved from a distant concern to a pressing reality, significantly impacting industries across the board. Real estate is no exception, with property investors facing a changing landscape shaped by rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise. One fundamental shift is the increasing likelihood of physical damage to properties […]

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

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The Benefits of Material Reuse

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 26, 2023 All, Residential Property, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

How Proptech is Defining the Future of Real Estate

If you’re a property professional, chances are you’re already reliant on Proptech. Short for “property technology”, Proptech encompasses a wide range of digital tools and solutions, including data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and smart home technology. Professionals are already using Proptech solutions to analyse the market, make investments, and value properties. However […]

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 […]

June 20, 2023 All, Residential Property admin

The importance of designing safe and inclusive spaces

Feeling safe where we live is extremely important. After all, no-one wants to worry about their own safety, or that of their children, friends or loved one, when they are out in their local neighbourhood. However, creating communities that promote feelings of safety and inclusion is something that has to be considered from the very […]

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