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As we transition towards a more sustainable future, battery storage projects are becoming increasingly important in the UK’s energy landscape. These projects, which involve the installation of large-scale battery systems on land, play a crucial role in balancing electricity supplies during times of peak demand. Landowners who fall within a mile or so of a…
We have been helping landlords maximise their rental income for years. In fact, over the last month we have overseen more than £40,000 worth of improvements to our managed residential letting properties, which has maximised the rental income for our landlords. See below some before and after photos of one of our new instructions. In…
Certificate of Lawfulness rules A recent change in the law came into force on 25th April 2024. This requires all applications for certificates of lawfulness relating to alleged breaches of planning control to be subject to the 10-year rule, which has caused confusion to many property owners and developers. Our view at Robinson & Hall…
Our Building & Project Consultancy department recently arranged for the restoration of period features to a property in the picturesque village of Old Warden, Bedfordshire. The property was constructed in the 19th century and is Grade II listed with distinctive leaded windows that are important to the special nature of the listed building. The ability…
Robinson & Hall has recently completed an exciting project to offset carbon and reduce the financial cost of the significant power consumed by The Shuttleworth Collection, workshops, shop, restaurant, visitor centre and collection of historic aircraft by installing 263kwp of roof-mounted solar panels. The Collection was founded in 1928 by aviator Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth. While…
2024 has seen more change at Robinson & Hall. New Practice Manager We waved goodbye to Ian Randall, our Practice Manager as he retired. He had worked for us for 17 years and was a huge part of the team. He will be missed! Thankfully, Sarah Davies has filled his shoes and joined us in…
2023 saw the commercial market witness a period of stagnation due to a significant uplift in interest rates and inflation. The office and retail sector were most affected. It is thought that interest rates have now peaked, and there are obvious signs that the rate of inflation is falling as we enter the second quarter…
Robinson & Hall’s building and project consultancy team has been busy advising several clients on energy efficiency to be incorporated into refurbishment schemes, particularly bearing in mind the Government’s commitment to reduce carbon and increase efficiency of domestic and commercial buildings. The following case studies are typical of our involvement and the types of properties…
Robinson & Hall’s residential lettings department has had a busy first quarter. In fact, we have completed 33% more new tenancies this year compared to this time last year. Here are some examples of properties we have let so far this year. In addition, we have helped our landlords to maximise their rental income by…
As the planning system is ever changing, we thought you should be aware of the following changes: Extension to the Agricultural Permitted Development Rights (GPDO Classes Q, R & Part 6 Classes A & B) From 21st May 2024 there will be significant extensions to the Permitted Development Rights available on agricultural holdings. Class Q…
