Gas meter boxes – what are they?
Gas meter boxes provide a method for smart meter installation, allowing your meter to be positioned safely and protecting against burglary, weather damage, or gas leaks.
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Is brise soleil effective?
Brise soleil, meaning “sun breaker” in French, is a unique architectural feature designed to reduce heat gain in buildings by deflecting sunlight. Originally inspired by ancient civilisations, this concept highlights how smart design can...
What to know about air source heat in 2024
Are you considering a shift towards a more sustainable heating option? Air source heat pumps in Worcester are a low-carbon heating alternative, making waves as a responsible choice over gas. But is an air...
The value of an architect
You have several options when it comes to choosing someone who can help design your project. Here are some reasons that architects have traditionally been the most qualified building professionals for you:
The scandal of empty housing
New rules that came into effect at the start of April could allow councils in England to make £540m more a year from empty homes. Since April 2013, billing authorities could charge 50% council...
What is a lease extension?
To understand lease extensions, it’s first essential to know what a lease is. A lease is a legally binding contract between a landlord and a tenant which forms an interest in a property. In...
What was the UK’s window tax?
Enacted in 1696 under King William III’s reign, the window tax was devised as a financial measure to bolster government revenue, primarily to fund military endeavours. The tax targeted property owners and assessed them...
The key differences between air source and ground source heat pumps
Heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular option for UK homes, and it is easy to see why. They are highly efficient, environmentally friendly and can significantly reduce energy bills.
Four Reasons Why Everyone Should Plant a Tree in Their Garden
Your garden is a space that gives you access to the beauty of nature, and what better way to make your garden a natural paradise than to plant a tree! Whether you buy the...
Pay Weekly Carpets, a Lifeline for many
With the basic cost of Living Rising, Mortgage Rates Increasing, Petrol and Diesel Costs reaching new levels and essential food items seemingly out of reach, many ordinary, hardworking families are struggling to make ends...
