Unlocking the Commercial Potential of Historic Buildings
Historic buildings can provide a unique and characterful home for a business. Often – and particularly in smaller towns across the Thames Valley – they are conveniently located in attractive central locations. With sympathetic adaptation they can provide an exceptional setting for small offices, shops, lifestyle businesses or cafes. There are many potential positives, including […]
How To Handle Access and Oversailing Issues with Neighbouring Properties
Maintaining a commercial property – particularly in more densely populated urban areas, can create access issues with neighbours. There may be no practical, safe or cost-effective way to carry out works without accessing a neighbouring property or oversailing with a crane or scaffolding. It helps if you understand your legal rights and obligations in these […]
Replace or Repair: Best Option for Commercial Flat Roofs
Flat roofs are common on many types of commercial premises. They can be a cost-effective construction method and, when designed, installed and maintained correctly, the coverings can give 10-20 years of reliable service. However, flat roof coverings suffer from weathering and UV degradation over time which lead them to become perished and brittle, and they […]
Top Tip: Party Walls etc. Act 1996 – What you need to know
If you are you planning to work on or near a wall or boundary shared with your domestic, commercial or industrial neighbour(s) you need to understand whether the work you propose to carry out falls within the remit of the Party Wall etc. Act, before you start. The legislation might sound daunting, but it’s designed to enable […]