Improvements to your Homes Energy Rating

Here is a list of some of the improvements that have a positive effect on the energy performance of your house.

When an Energy Performance Certificate is needed.

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development

A lawful development certificate (LDC) is a statutory document confirming that the use, operation or activity named in it a lawful for planning control purposes.

Once granted, the certificate will remian valid for the use or development described in it, on the land it describes.

You must apply to the local planning authority (LPA) for such a certificate. If the LPA refuse the application (or do not give a decision within the time period - usually 8 weeks) you can appeal.

What are the benefits of a Certificate of Lawful Development?

DERBY PAINTER KILLED BY ASBESTOS FROM SANDING DOWN CEILINGS

At Andrew R Williams & Associates, Chartered Surveyors, we always ensure that when drafting reports of properties with texture-coated ceilings or walls dating from before the mid-1980s or possibly later we include an asbestos warning.

What type of survey do I need?

http://www.andrewrwilliams.co.uk/

Arcadia’s Children - Author Andrew R Williams

If the Great One’s plan succeeds nothing will ever be the same again.

Both Quinn and Nonne Tomio start to suspect what is going on but will they be able to prevent it.

Arcadia’s children will shortly be published as an ebook. If you require more details email

andrew@andrewrwilliams.co.uk or twitter @plans2extend

Your local surveyor

We are an independent chartered surveyors practice covering Widnes, Warrington, St Helens, Runcorn, Frodsham, Helsby and the surrounding area helping clients with both residential survey and commercial property issues.

QSi plan new conference for 2012.

Following an extensive survey of members, the QSi General Council decided that there would be another Conference in November / October 2012.

The most likely venue this year will be Wolverhampton University if the venue is available. 

UK house prices crept up by one per cent across 2011

According to recent research, House prices in the UK inched up by one per cent in 2011.

Regional variation in prices has been less significant than that recorded in previous years, with London witnessing the strongest growth for 2011.

Frequently asked questions concerning Energy Performance Certificates on holiday lets in England and Wales.