Mineral rights: Why should they be considered on every development?

What are mineral rights? The term mineral rights are defined under section 132 of the Land Registration Act 2002. A simplified definition is minerals rights…

HMRC Wins Appeal Against Farming Partnership

The tax payers Mr and Mrs Bell purchased a 667 acre farm in 1994 and formed a partnership. The couple were granted outline planning permission…

New Research Shows UK Solar Distribution and Highlights Potential Opportunities

As summer sees Britain breaking record after record for solar power generation, new research, compiled by Green Business Watch, ranks the UK’s solar performance on…

Spotlight on renovation and homebuilding as the industry shows off

While some people get excited about a day out to the Zoo or theme park, those who know me will testify that I  genuinely get…

Property Restoration Tour of One of England’s Finest Timber …

A property restoration project on a small scale can be enough to make some people say “never again”, so imagine the scale of taking on…

DIY: How to Get Creative with an Apple Crate

Summer is a great time of year to get out in the garden and personalise your space. Last year, you may remember I wrote about…

Newt Survey and Planning Permission: what do I need to …

When would a Great crested newt survey be required? These are the main ‘triggers’ for the requirement of a Great crested newt survey: Distribution and…