Property
The Financial Essentials of Real Estate Investment: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you curious about the world of real estate investment or even considering taking the plunge? If yes, you've come to the right place! Real estate investment can be an exciting and profitable journey, but like any other venture, starting with a solid knowledge foundation is essential. This guide is designed especially for you to understand the basics and kickstart your real estate investment…
The Art of Negotiating Property Deals: Tips for Buyers and Sellers
Let's be real: buying and selling property can be daunting, especially if the seller and the buyer need to see eye to eye on the price and value of the property. Considering that the two parties may have different interests in mind, one party may feel they got the shorter end of the deal. That is where the power of negotiations comes into play. Ideally, negotiations satisfy both the needs of…
How to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Your Construction Project
The construction industry plays a significant role in the environmental impact on our planet. From resource consumption to waste generation, construction projects have historically had a negative influence on the environment. According to research, the construction industry contributes to 23% of air pollution, 50% of climatic change, 40% of drinking water pollution, and 50% of landfill waste. …
Is A UK House Price Crash Coming?
One of the key ways in which the resilience of the UK economy is often measured is the average cost of purchasing a house. If house prices are lower, then overall wealth is also lower, because houses are one of the main ways in which wealth manifests itself. This also means that spending is often lower when house prices fall, which can also lead to negative economic consequences. As…
HS2: A Ticket To The Future Of UK Transport
The HS2 project is one of the biggest talking points in the UK right now when it comes to transport. There are many who say that HS2 is going to be an incredibly impactful and beneficial addition to UK infrastructure, while others believe that it’s coming too little too late and that the project to install the line has done more harm than good. We thought we’d take a step back and look at HS2…
A Comprehensive Overview of London’s Most Budget-Friendly Property Locations
Navigating the property market in London can be overwhelming, given its reputation for exorbitant real estate prices. Yet, affordable options are available in various parts of the city. This guide aims to shed light on some of the most economically viable regions in London to purchase property, offering insights to aid in your purchasing decision. 1. Barking and Dagenham Situated in East…
Smart Cities: The Future of Urban Living
In a rapidly urbanizing world, cities are increasingly tasked with accommodating burgeoning populations while ensuring sustainability and maintaining livability. One innovative solution that has emerged to meet these challenges is the concept of Smart Cities. Envisioned as the urban centers of the future, Smart Cities leverage technology, data, and intelligent design to improve the quality of…
The Future Of Architecture: Technological Trends Shaping The UK’s Buildings
Architecture is one of the most exciting and forward-thinking disciplines in the world. Combining practicality and artistic aesthetic, architecture is a great way for designers to express themselves while also building structures that will serve a definite, concrete (no pun intended) purpose. As you might imagine, the world of architecture is no less affected by the inevitable march of…
Buyers and Sellers: What does Sold Subject to Contract (SSTC) mean?
Sold Subject to Contract (SSTC) is a common term used in the United Kingdom real estate market. It describes a property in the process of being sold, but where the contracts have not yet been exchanged. This means the sale is not yet legally binding and either the buyer or the seller can back out without facing serious penalties. However, backing out at this stage can still lead to some financial…
Exploring the Incredible Heights of the World’s Tallest Buildings
The world has been captivated by the incredible heights of the world's tallest buildings. From the Empire State Building to the Burj Khalifa, these towering behemoths have been the subject of fascination for centuries. In this blog post, we'll be exploring the 15 tallest buildings in the world, their features, history, and effects on the environment. We'll also be discussing the…
Agile Post COVID – need for culture ‘reset’
As we emerge from lockdown, one thing is virtually guaranteed – the world of work has changed and going back to the way work was conducted before is not going to happen. Social distancing creates a need to do things differently in all environments. Our place of work will be impacted to a greater or lesser degree – but there will be an impact. The ‘work from home’ bubble has been burst for a…
Spaceless Growth – hidden opportunity
Growth is now on the agenda for many organisations, but this is not growth at any cost. For some the focus is still on retrenchment, and cost cutting remains a key focus. Whether the organisation is expanding, contracting or striving to maintain the “status quo” its work space should reflect actual need, operate at peak efficiency supporting the workforce and its workstyles in the most…
