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We offered 52 lots in our October auction, the largest auction yet. The lots on offer ranged from small plots of land to large family homes. We are delighted to announce that we sold 83% and raised over £6.4 million for clients We also had a film crew filming for a new Channel 4 property…

Here’s a roundup of the latest Local Plan updates: Bedford Borough Council – Bedford Local Plan 2040 The Bedford Local Plan 2040, submitted for examination in January 2023, faced scrutiny by the Planning Inspectorate over housing land supply and infrastructure deliverability. The examination process was paused to allow the Council to complete the required work…

With rising house prices and relocation costs, more homeowners are choosing to extend or convert their existing properties. The key benefits include: Although some smaller extension projects may fall under Permitted Development Rights, most larger or complex conversion or extension projects typically require either a prior approval application or a full householder planning application.  We…

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 was introduced in 1997 to avoid and resolve disputes between neighbours when work is being undertaken to an adjacent property. The Act is divided into several sections, of which three in particular apply to specific building situations. Often, designers and building owners are not aware of the advantages of…

Are you running out of space in your current property? Are you looking for a new property? Moving isn’t always the best option, especially with today’s rising house prices and moving costs. Instead, many homeowners are choosing to invest in their own properties through extension or conversion applications. From loft conversion to rear extension, it…

At Robinson & Hall we offer a Building Survey inspection and report equivalent to a RICS Home Survey Level 3 with added information, estimated costs of repairs and future maintenance advice. This survey is most suited for large, complex or older buildings. Our aim in inspecting and reporting on the building’s construction is to: Some…

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…