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It is important that our clients are aware of the benefits of the Permission in Principle application, aka the PIP. First introduced back in 2017, it has become a useful planning tool for some of our clients who want to explore the prospect of development on their land but don’t want to invest heavily in…

Inheritance tax (IHT) in the UK has just hit a new milestone, but not in a good way. HMRC collected £6.7 billion in IHT during the 2022–23 tax year (the latest published figures), up 12% from the previous year. That’s £710 million more taken from estates, marking a record high in IHT receipts. Why the…

Students of Bedford School recently travelled to Malawi to support the Bhubesi Pride Foundation by organising a multi-sports tournament, working with local craft makers and helping at a local additional needs school. The Charity operates a Sport and Education Program in Africa aimed at developing children and driving social change. They host regular clubs which…

As you may well have seen, Capital Grants reopened on 3rd July. However, they are now under tighter terms than in previous applications following the Spending Review. The new Capital Grants are open to applications on a first come, first served basis. The Spending Review allocated £150 million for the Capital Grants Scheme, and the…

The Renters’ Rights Bill has now completed its passage through the House of Lords. Final consideration of amendments is scheduled for 8th September 2025, with the Government aiming for Royal Assent shortly thereafter, officially making the Bill law.  Although the Bill introduces significant reforms to safeguard tenants’ rights, many argue that it lacks sufficient provisions…

Mike joined us as Senior Commercial Surveyor in June 2025, continuing a long-established career, approaching 30 years, in the commercial property/surveying sector. Previously working for independent surveying practices in the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey areas, his experience covers most aspects of commercial property including commercial agency (lettings, sales and acquisitions), rent reviews and lease renewals….

The Labour Government came to power around a year ago, loudly trumpeting that they would free up the residential development land market. For years, the allocation of new residential development sites has fallen woefully short of the numbers required for our growing population. This results in inflated house prices and real difficulties in providing adequate…

2025 seems markedly different to 2024. The incessant rain of the last two years continued into the spring… then halted abruptly, seemingly never to return. Where there were puddles, there is now dust. Crops drilled into sodden ground are dying on their feet from a lack of water and the grass has not grown. It…

Changes to the Permitted Development Rights for the installation or alteration of air source heat pumps on domestic premises The changes relate to the following: Please note that the rest of the restrictions to the installation of air source heat pumps on domestic buildings or premises remain unchanged. Changes to the Permitted Development Rights for…

Our 25th June auction saw a lot sell for over £1.6 million in the room, one of our highest results. Once again we had a variety of lots on offer from residential properties which required work, apartments, building land, an office and block of apartments, a development site, agricultural land, a pub, a mixed use…