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In October 2024, we celebrated a year since relocating our Bedford office to Oakley. Embracing a modern open-plan workspace has positively impacted all departments and we are thoroughly enjoying our new offices. If you’re nearby, feel free to drop by for a tour of the office. Lee Jackson has also joined our auction department as…
2024 has been another great year for the Auction department at Robinson & Hall. Our aims for this year, in addition to continuing our growth trajectory, were to expand the team, develop new relationships with estate agents to introduce suitable property, and to try to make the process of both selling and buying at auction…
Leaking roofs, cracks in walls, missing insulation, draughty windows – why do builders think owners should accept sub-standard and shoddy work? In this day and age, we should be embracing high-quality design and demanding super energy efficient buildings. So why is the quality of building works so often not good enough? I have been instructed…
Following the sobering news of changes to Agricultural Property Relief as part of the Autumn Budget, you might be wondering what you can do to generate additional revenue streams from your farm. Whether your property is currently underutilised or no longer fit for farming purposes, there is an opportunity for some rural landowners to lease…
If you are looking to change the use of your agricultural building and are unsure whether Permitted Development Rights apply to you, then please see the following charts which highlight the process and key requirements to consider.
Listed Building Surveys The purchase of a heritage property requires a survey and report that is tailored to the type of building. Often, we are asked to carry out a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey. However, the RICS template format of such reports is not suitable where there are historic features to consider and…
We have been anticipating the introduction of a Renters’ Rights Bill affecting the lettings industry for several years. The previous Conservative Government had set out to introduce changes affecting the private rental sector but encountered numerous difficulties when submitting its bill through Parliament, resulting in them alluding to watering down the Bill. Labour is now…
The East West Rail project has finally issued its route, and consultations are taking place locally. I visited the exhibition recently in Bedford. The main points are: The stated aim is to be primarily a freight route. More details can be found online at here or you can visit the exhibitions in person.
The Building Safety Act 2022 was brought into legislation due to tragedies and loss of life in failures to high-profile building. This legislation has been in place now for two years and the transition period ended in April 2024. The regulations cover structural issues and fire safety. Dutyholders such as the Building Control Principal Designer…
As the 2024 farmland market draws to a close, we might conclude that little has changed since 2023. Indeed, the statistics for the past few years have remained fairly consistent. The total acreage offered for sale across the country has changed very little, although as always there are regional variations. We have perhaps seen more…
