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Where are the new houses? The UK’s chronic housing shortage

Posted 7th February, 2020

Where are the new houses? The UK’s chronic housing shortage THE UK HOUSING MArket The increase in house prices, the failure of annual wages to keep pace, and the

The Party Wall Act

Posted 20th January, 2020

The Party Wall Act What Exactly Is a Party Wall Agreement? The Party Wall Act states there are two types of party wall, as follows: Party Wall type A

How To Prepare For a Successful Building Project

Posted 5th December, 2019

How To Prepare For a Successful Building Project Great News! You now have your planning permission, but there are still several important stages to complete before you actually begin

Buy To Let Development Finance

Posted 8th November, 2019

Buy To Let Development Finance Are you looking to release equity from a second home or buy to let investment? Do you need additional finance to complete a current

A Guide To Making A Planning Application

Posted 11th October, 2019

A Guide To Making A Planning Application How To Submit An Application Applications are often made through an ‘Agent’, such as an architect but can also be made by

A Guide to Retrospective & Replacement Building Warranty Cover

Posted 10th September, 2019

A Guide to Retrospective & Replacement Building Warranty Cover Why do I need retrospective cover? A Retrospective Building Warranty is essential if you intend to Sell or Refinance a

Why Use an Insurance Broker?

Posted 14th August, 2019

Why Use an Insurance Broker? Ever looked for a new building warranty? If you have, you may have found it a stressful experience. At Granite Building Warranties we understand

Help to Buy Versus Shared Ownership

Posted 11th July, 2019

Help to Buy Versus Shared Ownership Help to Buy has offered a fantastic opportunity to buyers to enable that first step onto the housing ladder. Started in 2013, it

Case Study: Thingoe Mews, Bury St Edmunds

Posted 11th July, 2019

Case Study: Thingoe Mews, Bury St Edmunds High Quality Mews development in Historic town of Bury St Edmunds. A collection of beautifully designed 3-bedroom contemporary townhouses due for completion

Case Study: 140 High Street, Colchester

Posted 11th July, 2019

Case Study: 140 High Street, Colchester Very High quality permitted development scheme comprising of 35 units, ideal for first time buyers and investors, now completed and selling fast! Granite