We have recently received the following testimonial. We were able to save the client £18,500. But the background to this survey also serves as a word of warning as to why you should never trust the bank’s valuation ‘surveyor’. Jon recently completed a survey for a client of ours which saved her a massive £18,500! […]
How to create a treehouse without a tree! For this Ultimate Den & Activity Space project, we have really been thinking outside the box. As you can see, we’re part way through this build but wanted to show you our progress as we think it’s a really interesting project. We were tasked with building a children’s den,
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Many UK homeowners do not know who is responsible for advising on the physical condition of a property prior to purchase and are unclear about the purpose of a mortgage lender’s property valuation report, a survey from YouGov has shown. The survey of more than 2000 people commissioned by Landmark Valuation Services and Countrywide Surveying
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The property market is buoyant, interest rates are at one of their lowest points ever and if you are thinking of moving, now is a great time. We survey all types of property ranging from this magnificent early 20th century mansion through to the small, city-living apartments now found throughout Liverpool. Your home will be
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State of the Art Training Facilities We prepared the 3D concepts below as part of a feasibility study for a proposed new construction academy. The project, which is expected to cost in the region of £4 million, will create state of the art training facilities for students.
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Last month The Friends of Leasowe Lighthouse appointed JDB to carry out a final inspection before they assume full responsibility for the building from Wirral Borough Council. Our visit was almost 6 years to the day since we undertook a full structural survey, which included abseiling down the side of the building. Leasowe Lighthouse was
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JDB were appointed by The Whitechapel Centre to assist with the acquisition of premises for their new Charity Shop, which has opened on Allerton Road in south Liverpool. The shop sells everything from clothing, shoes, accessories, bags and jewellery, books, CDs & DVDs. The shop generates vital funds, which helps the charity to remain open.
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The Lady Lever Art Gallery recently received £1.2m backing from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to go towards a stunning redisplay of more than 1,500 items of fine and decorative art. The grant will also go towards returning the galleries in the South End of the Lady Lever to their former Edwardian glory. The restoration
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Many people see property valuations as being an unnecessary expense, but in actual fact they are a key tool in the toolbox of many small businesses. This blog, in conjunction with the PDF on the subject, shows you why and when you might need a property valuation.
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As the housing crisis in Britain seems to deepen, with less homes being built some commentators are blaming the government’s Green Belt policies for strangling new developments around London, saying they have one aim “to keep the urban unwashed out of the Home Counties.”
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