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A Deep Dive into the Future of the UK’s Buy-2-Let Market
The UK is in the midst of a housing crisis, which is being played out in the nation’s rental homes. Over the last five years, demand for rental property has skyrocketed by 57%, yet the rental market has shrunk, with a decrease in the number of properties available. In...
Who Needs To Buy Latent Defects Insurance?
As you walk around your newly-acquired property or marvel at a just-finished construction project, everything appears in perfect shape. But lurking behind the pristine facade could be imperfections hidden from the naked eye. Enter the world of 'latent defects...
Home Sweet Secure Home: PCC’s and 10-Year Warranties Unraveled
In the realm of construction, the bedrock of any enduring structure lies in its quality and longevity. As we step into the world of real estate, two crucial terms often come to the forefront: the Professional Consultants Certificate (PCC) and the 10-Year Structural...
10-Year Structural Warranty Cover: What’s Included?
When embarking on the exciting journey of buying or building a new home, protection against unforeseen structural defects is a necessity. Within the maze of warranties and guarantees, the '10-year structural warranty cover' stands out. So, what does it really entail?...
Do You Need a Structural Warranty for a Conversion?
Across the UK, many homeowners are seeing the allure of converting their property. From rustic barn makeovers to chic loft transformations, conversions are breathing new life into old spaces. But amidst the excitement, a question arises: Is securing a 'structural...
What are Modular Homes?
Modular homes - you may have heard the term before, but what does it actually mean? In this guide, we'll explore what they are, why they're creating such a buzz and why they might be the perfect choice for your next home. Understanding Modular Homes In simple terms,...
Why Every Landlord Needs Loss of Rent Cover
In the world of renting out your property, unexpected events can cause significant disruptions. That's where loss of rent cover comes in. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at what it is, why it's not just a good-to-have but a must-have for landlords....
Get an instant price on an Insurance Backed Guarantee now with Compariqo
Compariqo have made getting an IBG even easier by introducing their new instant online pricing system The process of obtaining an Insurance Backed Guarantee for your project can often be tedious and time-consuming. But now with Compariqo's new instant online...
The Process of Constructing a Building
Have you ever wondered about the process for constructing a building? The construction of a building involves several steps, which typically include: Planning and Design: This is the initial phase where architects and engineers work with the client to understand their...
Construction – The Dangers
The Construction Industry - The deadliest profession? With the tragic news recently of a construction worker being killed at a site in Scotland, questions have again been raised about worker safety in the construction industry, and rightly so. Construction can be a...
How does the Conveyancing process work when you buy a house?
How does the Conveyancing process work when you buy a house? In the UK, the legal procedure of transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer is referred to as the conveyancing process. Buying a home can be a confusing time, particularly for...
What’s the difference between an Insurance Policy and a Warranty?
What’s the difference between an Insurance Policy and a Warranty? Sometimes in the Structural Insurance world, the two terms are interchangeable and typically used incorrectly such as ‘New Home Warranty’ vs 'Latent Defect Insurance' - but what actually is the...
Do you need Title Insurance when buying a house?
Do you need Title Insurance When buying a house? Buying a home is an exciting time, but also one with a lot of confusion around the process, and the requirements; particularly if you are a first-time buyer. One area that is prevalent in other markets like North...
Ever thought about a career in construction?
Have you ever thought about a career in Construction? Construction can be a rewarding industry, and the UK needs tens of thousands of new workers in the construction industry over the next several years to help meet demand. If you’re interested, the following a few...
Buying a New Home
Buying a new home? The various insurance and warranty products can be confusing! There are various different forms of insurance you can require when buying a new house: 1. Homeowners Insurance: This insurance type protects against loss or damage to your house and...
House Prices in 2023…what is happening?
House prices in 2023… 2% drop? 15% drop? What’s happening? There has been a lot of news in the past weeks about the state of the housing market in the UK. The consensus is that residential house prices will contract throughout the year, the one conflicting metric is,...
*Rated Insurer* What does it mean?
By Head of Broker Relations, Richard Westgate There have been a large amount of businesses recently that are focusing on rated insurers only for the peace of mind of their client and their clients purchasers. This is absolutely the right thing to do for the...
Latent Defects for Property Developers
A Structural Warranty isn't just for Residential Developments Although many property developers use a Structural Warranty to cover new build residential developments, there are also many other areas they can be used.With demand across the UK being high for housing,...
Structural Warranty Insurance Charges Explained
Structural Warranty Insurance Charges – What are all these charges on my invoice? If you’re a builder or developer, you likely need to buy Structural Insurance (or Latent Defect Insurance) for your new build project, but have you ever wondered what all the charges are...
Home Insurance or LDI?
What’s the difference between home insurance, and latent defect insurance? A homeowners guide. If you live in a home that was built within the last 10-years, you likely have a Structural Insurance Policy on the property, these are also called Latent Defect Insurance...
What is the state of the Construction Market?
Based on shop decorations, it’s basically Christmas (?!) and we are heading towards year-end, so what should we expect from the construction industry in 2023? The Autumn Construction Forecasts for 2022-2024 have just been released by the Construction Product’s...
How Did Customer Service Get So Bad in the Latent Defect Insurance Market?
Latent Defect Insurance (LDI), sometimes referred to as a New Home Warranty, is an unusual animal in the insurance world. It is one of the only types of insurance that a policyholder inherits from someone else as opposed to buying it themselves, and that can cause...
Latent Defects Insurance – What is it?
What is Latent Defects Insurance? Latent defects insurance can be confusing if you aren’t familiar with it as the way it is purchased, as how it functions can be very different from most other types of insurance. If, for example, you were purchasing car insurance;...
What is a Collateral Warranty?
Collateral warranties have become standard on most construction contracts, but what are they? What do they mean? And who is liable under them? To understand collateral warranties, you first need to understand some basics of Contract Law in the UK. In Contract Law,...
Heat Pumps- The Basics
A heat pump extracts energy from renewable sources such us ground, water and the air. A Water source heat pump uses a body of water to extract heat and provide energy to heat your home. The working fluid in the pipes uses the heat from the water source to create...
Efflorescence – What’s it all about?
Brickwork can be subject to all kinds of discolouration depending on the type of brick and the stain. However, concentrating on efflorescence its necessary to understand what it is and why it happens. There are 3 types of efflorescence, 2 primary and 1 secondary...
There’s a snag – Common issues with new build housing
The housing market moves at 100mph, and Developers are eager to deliver on timescales so that homeowners can move in to their new home on time. Well, no one but most of the issues listed below are due to people rushing to be finished on time. Every effort is made to...
The falling cost of Home Insurance, despite the rising costs of living
As the cost-of-living increases, the cost of home insurance has decreased, reveals new data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The research conducted by ABI shows that there has been a 7% decrease over the last 12 months. The average cost of home...
HMO Decline in the UK Caused by Strict Regulations
New regulations introduced by the UK government in 2018 has likely caused the decline in HMOs over the last year, suggests data from Octane Capital. The government implemented new rules that require that a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) applies for a licence for...
SHORT SUPPLY OF STOCK SENDS HOUSE PRICES SOARING
Rightmove, the UK property website which states that it covers 96% of homes in the UK that are put up for sale, has reported that soaring asking prices for British homes has been recorded as the highest monthly jump for the same time of year since March 2004. This...
STAY DRY- UNDERGROUND WATERPROOFING PART 2
Part Two – By Compariqo’s Head of Risk Managment, Dan Holding. Once the Certified Surveyor in Structural waterproofing (CSSW) is appointed they will work with the existing design team. Early involvement means that the waterproofing design can be incorporated into...
First-time Buyer Numbers Double, but it’s Not All Good News
New data released by Barclays reveals that first-time buyer numbers have doubled over the last year, whilst the price of a starter home has dropped by £10k. This accounts for a 98% increase in people taking that first step onto the property ladder in 2021. The...
Booming Buy-To-Let rental market reaches record high of 8.7m
Long-term renters are dominating the UK rental market as the sector has recently swelled to such an extent that the UK is now currently fourth world position in terms of rental market size. A study by Octane Capital has found that the UK is only behind the USA,...
STAY DRY- UNDERGROUND WATERPROOFING
Part One - By Compariqo's Head of Risk Managment, Dan Holding.Converting basements and creating floors below ground level has become a popular way of creating additional living space. This comes with obvious risk and the cost to remediate water ingress can be...
Record breaking jump on UK Property asking prices
Property Estate Agents Rightmove have stated that the average price of a home in the UK has broken history and jumped by £8,000 in just a month. Stirring existing concerns that the housing market is becoming increasingly inaccessible to those not yet on the property...
Average UK rent prices increase to nearly £1,000 a month
As the cost of living increases, residential tenants are being pushed to contribute more of their income to keep the roof over their heads as rental prices in the United Kingdom hit a 13-year high at almost £1,000. New research has revealed that rents had increased...
House builder Bellway home completions hit new record
Home completions hit a new record in half-year to end of January, as Bellway complete on 5,694 houses, up 0.7%. Bellway, a Newcastle based company, has revealed higher than forecast prices and strong buyer demand, in spite of recent warnings about the dampening of the...
Why Contractor Insolvency Cover is so important
The collapse of Carillion highlighted the importance of getting Contractor Insolvency cover in place to mitigate the risk of financial loss to developers and investors if a contractor becomes insolvent. Recently, another contractor, - Create Construction went into...
2021 saw first-time buyers topping 400,000
An increase in first-time buyers who braved the current economic climate in 2021, saw an estimated 408,379 mortgaged purchases, which accounted for over 50% of all mortgaged purchases according to Yorkshire Building Society (YBS). This is the first-time that buyer...
Housing Market Held back through Lack of Supply
A November survey into the UK residential housing market has revealed that despite the uplift in enquiries, there has been a lack of new listings which is holding back market activity. The limited supply of housing is also keeping prices rising which show no signs of...
Help to Build Scheme Goes Live
Having been formally announced in April, the Help to Build Equity Loan Scheme has launched. In a bid to boost the self-build and custom build sector and bring more opportunities for people to create their own home, the scheme has been allocated £150 million over the...
Self-healing concrete to arrive in the UK
Dutch firm Basilisk, the pioneers of its new Sensicrete product have signed an agreement with precast specialist JP Concrete for a supply deal which will offer self-healing concrete to the UK. Although normal concrete does have some limited self-healing capacity in...
Property Prices Continue to Rise Despite End of Stamp Duty
Many experts feared that the Stamp Duty Holiday surge in house buying would reach a “cliff edge” as the end of the holiday approaches, although this has shown no sign of happening. Zoopla has released figures showing that house prices have risen on average £10,246...
Material Shortage to Continue with Price Increases forecast
Along with the news of rising steel prices which are forcing many to lower their margins to win jobs, the UK is bracing itself for a continued shortage of other materials. Caused partly by pandemic lockdowns, Brexit and increased global demand, industry leaders have...
UK Housing Market is on Fire!
Although this is positive news for the economy, there are concerns being raised by Bank of England Chief Economist, Andy Haldane. He warns that the continued government incentives designed to ignite the housing market, could actually result in deepening the divide...
Halifax Price Index Reveals Record High for UK House Prices
Halifax’s House Price Index for May has revealed that annual house price inflation was at its strongest in almost seven years. The average of UK house prices was recorded at £261,743 in May, up 1.3% from April, 2.4% from the previous quarter and up 9.5% year on year...
Sold Property Market Value Jumps to £461bn in 2021
Property Market experts Zoopla has predicted that the current boom in the housing market is likely to surge to its busiest time in 14 years. The value of sales in the UK rose by 46% this year when compared with 2020 although London is still somewhat behind. This...
Model Design Code to be Trialled by Local Councils
Selected councils will trial the use of the National Modal Design Code (NMDC), which will allow them to adapt the code in their area. In response to the Living with Beauty report that was released in January 2020 by the Building Better Building Beautiful Commission,...
Latest London Crane Survey Shows a 20% Rise in Office Starts
The latest Deloitte crane survey has seen the highest number of new office completions for 18 years with construction starts jumping by a fifth. The survey has found that new construction starts have risen by 20% in the six months leading up to March 2021, compared...
Rightmove Report Record Price Rise of Almost £6,000
The latest index from Rightmove has shown that asking prices have risen by £5,767 (1.8%) over the last month, reaching a new record of £333,564 in May. Across the UK, house prices have also hiked up by 6.7% when compared with March 2020, although no direct comparisons...
New Home Registrations Up by 10%
NHBC has released new data that shows that new home build registrations were up 10% in the first quarter of 2021 from the same period in 2020. This is further proof of a strong recovery following a slump in Q2 of 2020 caused by the national lockdown which later...
Materials Shortages Caused by HS2 Projects.
The current demand for materials far outstrips the supply and the situation has been made worse by several factors such as Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and the Suez Canal blockage that lasted for a week. The materials that do make it thought to the UK are being...
Collaborative, Ongoing Communication Essential to Avoid Supply Delays
The Construction Leadership Council has issued a warning that strong construction activity in the UK, especially in the new housing market, housing RMI and infrastructure sectors has caused a high demand for materials. Evidence suggests that pipeline contracts are...
Construction Industry to Expect Hiking Material Prices
The current climate has created the “perfect storm” for spiking material costs, says Core Five, an independent firm of construction cost consultants. This comes just as the industry is preparing its rebound following the third national lockdown. Contributing factors...
Kier sells house-building division for £110m
Kier Living Limited is in the process of being bought by a newly formed company called Foster BidCo Limited, which is owned by Guy Hands, who is also the founder, chairman and Chief investment officer of one of Europe’s leading private equity firms, Terra Firma. Terra...
Contractors – Get Your Free Covid Testing Kits Now
Good news for construction covid testing - Construction companies can now apply for free Covid home testing kits for their staff until 12 April 2021. The testing is part of the Government’s workplace testing programme, from 6 April, any company with more than 10...
More Construction Insolvencies than in Hospitality or Retail
This week sees the first anniversary since the first lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic which has caused the collapse into liquidation of more than 1,600 building companies since March 2020, - more than those in the hospitality or retail sector. New statistics show...
UK Homes Need £342bn to Become Energy Efficiency Compliant
In order for the UK to meet the Net Zero target by 2050, the existing stock of Britain’s housing will need to be decarbonised as this currently accounts for 20% of greenhouse emissions. The Government has estimated this to come at a cost of between £35bn and £65bn,...
Birmingham Plans for World’s First 53 Storey Net-Zero Tower
Woodbourne Group has unveiled plans for the first mixed-use tower to be constructed in a key part of Birmingham city centre which could create more than 1,000 jobs. A mix of residential living spaces for up to 732 students, and up to 498 residential co-living units....
Why Now Could be a Great Time to Enter the BTL Rental Sector
A survey recently conducted of 14,000 landlords by mydeposits and OME suggests that despite the destructive effects of the pandemic, there is a general optimism amongst them for the future of the BTL sector. Several factors were covered in the survey including...
VAT Changes Could Incur Firms with Three-month Cash Flow Delays
New VAT rules finally come into force on Tuesday following a long-time plan to implement reverse charge VAT rules. Sub-contractors will now no longer be able to receive VAT payments for their services, unless they are working directly for the end client. They will...
Calls for Tapered End to Stamp Duty Holiday
This week’s budget has been the subject of many rumours following The Building Societies Association calling last week for the chancellor to bring an end to the current stamp duty holiday with a tapered end rather than a sudden cut off which could leave many home...
Landlord Portfolios See a Rise of £38,820, Even Through Crisis Year
Recent Government figures show that typical house prices increased by 8.6% last year, with the average house price reaching £254,525 in December of 2020, up from £234,412 from the same month in the previous year. The increase in property value has seen investors’...
Final deadline extension for Help to Buy Scheme
Since the launch of the Help-to-Buy Scheme was launched seven years ago, 278,000 households have received an advance from the government to help them get a deposit together for a new home. Although the scheme is coming to an end, information obtained from Homes...
Are Permitted Development Rights Set to Tighten Up Again?
The CIC has set out a number of concerns over the Government’s proposals to extend Permitted Development Rights (PDR) which will allow developers to bypass normal planning procedures when converting premises for residential use and has requested that the Government...
Welcome News for Homeowners as New Homes Quality Board Launches
After 4 years of formation, the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) has launched that will appoint and work alongside a New Homes Ombudsman Service to support buyers in the event of a dispute. The (NHQB) is an independent body that has been formed as a champion of new...
Construction Industry costs the Government Almost £15bn on Furlough Scheme
HMRC has released new figures from the end of 2020 to detail the level of support given to the UK workforce. The Construction industry was in receipt of support paid under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and despite numbers falling in October, the amount paid out...
UK Police Launch Guide Aimed to Reduce Construction Site Crime
The UK Police has launched a new guide to offer advice to construction sites on how to reduce the risk of theft, criminal damage, arson and anti-social behaviour and to help contractors meet completion dates and development costs. The guide provides advice on how to...
High-Tech Headwear to Reduce Likelihood of Brain Injury
The Nexus construction helmet will, in March, have a new upgraded version revealed that incorporates a new technology called Mips (a Swedish safety helmet technology), to improve safety and reduce the risk of concussion or serious brain injury. The helmet, which is...
The BMF reports on major delays of building materials post-Brexit
Members of the BMP who collectively represent a £38 billion share of the construction industry have reported of a shortage on products including roofing materials and timber which is starting to have a detrimental effect on the industry. Some members have reported...
Stamp Duty Holiday Causes London House Prices to Reach Record Highs
According to the latest official data, London house prices saw a big increase towards the end of 2020 with a rise of 4% between October and November last year. An annual price rise of 9.7 saw average property prices breaking the £500,000 threshold for the first time...
Why Are London Homes Set to Have Smaller Windows Than the Rest of the UK?
Proposals to introduce new regulations to control overheating in new homes have become part of a consultation following research by the Government. These regulations propose to build all new residential homes in London with windows up to 60% smaller than elsewhere in...
Mortgage Lender Now Accepts ‘No-search indemnity insurance’ to Speed Up Transactions
With the aim of speeding up the transaction process for residential purchases, a mortgage lender says it will now accept ‘no-search indemnity insurance’. An intermediary only lender, Foundation Home Loans says it will allow for conveyancing solicitors to place the...
Bank of England Says UK Mortgages Approvals Hit 13-Year High
BoE figures show that home buyers were given around 105,000 loans for purchasing new homes in November of 2020, up from 98,300 in October which marks the highest number since August 2007. Pent up demand has been a driver behind the surge in numbers meaning that by...
Are We Facing a More Severe Skilled Worker Shortage Than We Have Now?
The sharp drop in migrant workers over the course of the last year may a continuing trend that could impede the recovery of the economy in the UK. Not only has there been an exodus of EU immigrants that were already working in the UK, but applications by Europeans for...
The End of an Era – Goodbye to the SEC Group
The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group is being wound down and replaced with a new group after almost 30 years of promoting the interests of subcontractors in the construction industry. The SEC has historically represented a group of sub-industries within...
Brexit Trade Deal comes in the Nick of Time
Ending months of negotiations and uncertainty, Boris Johnson finally agreed a trade deal with the EU at the end of 2020, including fishing rights and future business rules. Although still expected to come into force, the deal is unlikely to be signed off by Parliament...
Liebherr Launches the First Battery-Powered Crawler Crane in the World
A revolutionary new crawler crane that could make a valuable contribution to the UK´s target of zero carbon has been launched by Liebherr. Cranes are invaluable to the construction industry in lifting heavy components and to have the opportunity to do so without...
Latest Report on SMEs Finds that While Many Are Planning for the Future, a Third Fear the Worst is Still to Come
An independent report, SME Finance Monitor published by BVA BDRC has found that more SMEs (42%) were optimistically looking to the future and that Q3 was focused on planning ahead. However, one in three SMEs still think that the worst is yet to come and are preparing...
What You Need to Consider When Converting a Commercial Building to Residential Under PDR
Earlier this year, the government announced new planning reforms which allows developers to convert a wider range of commercial buildings into homes without acquiring planning permission for a change of use. Under the previous rules, it was only offices that could be...
Remote Working Contributes to 50% Drop in London Office Construction
Deloitte Real Estate’s latest crane survey has revealed that the number of new offices being constructed in London has dropped by 50%. Following the global pandemic which has caused delays to current projects, the London market is now facing a state of suspension. ...
Can the London Property Market be Reignited with Reduced Quarantine?
As of this 15th of this month, there will be a reduction in quarantine period for travellers coming into the UK from abroad which is hoped will breathe new life into the London property market, in particular the Prime Central London (PCL) property market. The London...
New Up-front Rental Payment System to be Rolled Out Across the UK
After a two-year pilot project devised by a letting agency, a new up-front rental payment system which has been hailed as ´game changing´ is about to be rolled out across the UK. Choices is a letting agency in the South East of England and has other associate brands...
September Sees Biggest Sales Surge for Builders´ Merchants
Following the global pandemic which saw sales plummet for builders´ merchants throughout the year, particularly in the months from March to May, September 2020 has seen a surge in sales which are up 8.3% compared with September 2019, according to the latest report by...
How Home-grown Timber can Help the UK become Carbon Zero by 2050
The use of timber in construction is growing and the actions of a consortium of organisations is aiming to boost the usage of home-grown wood through the establishment of the first ever engineered timber manufacturing plant in the UK. Innovate UK has granted funds...
Weston Homes Unearth Historic Artefacts on Construction Site
Excavation at a construction site in Barking, Essex has found various artefacts dating back to several periods including Medieval, Saxon and Roman times. The site is adjacent to the ruins of Barking Abbey which was once considered an important religious centre before...
The Construction Industry Council Opposes Aspects of the Ministry of Housing Planning Reform White Paper
Following the release of the Government’s Planning for the Future whitepaper in August, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has now published its response. The CIC is the representative for professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business...
Is it worth being a Landlord in the UK?
The housing market has recently boomed, with record house price growth rates and pent up demand seeing the busiest months for house sales in years. Planning reforms have made it easier to convert premises to a different use – either commercial or residential and for...
Celebrating 75 years of JCB with a day off
Any employee around the world who works for JCB has been given an extra day holiday over Christmas to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the company and the 75th birthday of the owner. UK employees must take their holiday on Christmas Eve which will extend the standard...
Construction Output in Great Britain – August 2020
The Office of National Statistics has released figures for UK construction output in August 2020. Following record monthly construction output growth in June (21.8%) and July (17.2%) of 2020, growth slowed to 3.0% in August. Although output rose to £12,455 million,...
Autumnal Boom in UK House Sales
What may be due to pent up demand or an urgency to complete on a house purchase before the possibility of another complete lock down, the UK housing market boomed throughout September and October. New records were set and Rightmove made new forecasts in light of...
UK Government Extends Applications to Coronavirus Support Loan Schemes
Ahead of the UK Government imposing a second lockdown starting today, applications for its Business Support Loans schemes have been extended until 31 January 2021. Business Support Loans that have been extended include the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme...
Bridging Finance – Move on to Your Next Project While You’re Waiting for a Sale
Waiting for completion on a sale before you can start your next project can be frustrating. Bridging the gap between a sale and next purchase with Bridging Finance can get you moving faster than if you had to wait for a sale. Many developers use bridging finance...
The Yellow Book – For all your Construction Equipment needs
Many may be familiar with the Yellow Book which is a directory of construction equipment that was previously unavailable digitally. Now for the first time, it available online and is fully searchable and free to use. User will need to register their details but can...
Retrospective Structural Warranty – What it is?
What exactly is Retrospective Structural Warranty? Compariqo can arrange a policy called a Retrospective Structural Warranty, which covers properties that have already been completed, but do not have structural defects insurance in place. Once an inspection has...
Plaster Beetles in New Builds
Fresh, damp plaster in a new build property can be an invitation to plaster beetles to come in and feast. If you or your clients experience an infestation, it could be due to the house not being dried out properly prior to habitation. Although not considered to be...
Report states 75,000 MMC homes should be built every year
A new report by a major government advisor has estimated that up to 50,000 new jobs could be created if the government targeted 75,000, high-quality, well designed modular homes per year by 2030. The report has been co-authored by Mike De’Ath, partner at HTA Design...
Brick Merchant Sees Profit Jump Despite Covid Pandemic
Brick merchant Brickability has reported a pre-tax profit despite the slump during Covid lockdown. After listing on the AIM last September, the firm reported a pre-tax profit of £12.2m in the year to March, an increase of 42% and up 15% on revenue to £187m. The firm...
Structural Warranty, PCC, Indemnity Insurance…A Quick Guide
There’s no better peace of mind for a homeowner than having a 10-year structural warranty insurance in place to cover the cost of repairing any structural defects that may arise in a new build property during the first 10 years of its life. As an insurance policy, a...
Horsetail – How to weed out the problem
What do you do when you have an invasion of Horsetail on your site? Equisetum arvense, commonly known as Horsetail can be a proverbial thorn in the side to developers, but there are ways to deal with it that will benefit your budget and the environment. The weed has...
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