Is it time for home buyers to admit defeat?
UK house prices increased by 5.7% in the year to June 2015, up from 5.6% in the year to May 2015. House price annual inflation was 6.1% in England, 0.8% in Wales, 9.0% in Northern Ireland and -0.6% in Scotland. Annual house price increases in England were driven by an annual increase in the East […]
Radon affected areas and important measures conveyancers must take
What is Radon? What are the potential sources? What are the potential risks? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas, produced by the radioactive decay of Uranium (238U) (1). Uranium is found in small quantities in all soils and rocks throughout the UK, with areas of elevated radon risk noted to include the granitic bedrocks […]
Groundwater abstraction and Groundwater Source Protection Zones
Definition and classification of Groundwater Source Protection ZonesGroundwater provides a third of our drinking water in England and Wales, 7% in Northern Ireland and 3% in Scotland [1]. In some areas of Southern England, groundwater supplies up to 80% of potable water. Potable water, also known as drinking water, is water that is safe for […]
Lawyer Checker shortlisted for two awards!
After a brilliant first two quarters this year, with business output tripling on last year, Cheshire based Lawyer Checker continues to strive for the very best. Still riding high from a win at last year’s Cheshire Business Awards’ glamorous ceremony held in the grand setting of Chester Cathedral’s nave, the team have done it again and […]