building
WW Brown & Sons help The Angel Hotel to restore its Edwardian frontage
WW Brown & Sons are this month working closely with The Angel Hotel to undergo significant restoration work on its façade, in a bid to reinstate the building’s Edwardian frontage. Continue reading
Leicester in UK top five for house price growth
Leicester’s average house price increased by 11% in 2013, placing it 4th in the country for growth, according to a Nationwide survey. Continue reading
What are the most common DIY disasters?
According to a new report by Santander Insurance, one in six people in the UK will attempt some form of home improvement, and 75% of those will do so without any expert help. Continue reading
Harborough Council announces plans to scrap charges in bid to boost house building
Harborough District will scrap council charges on smaller housing developments in order to encourage growth, and provide essential new housing in the area. Continue reading
Spike in home building rates lead to shortage of bricks
Concerns have been raised about shortages of bricks and bricklayers after the rate of house building has picked up at the fastest pace for more than a decade last month. Continue reading
Council cracking down on flood threats in town
Efforts to avoid potential flooding will take place later this year, flood alleviation work will be carried out later this year in a bid to halt potential damage to shops and homes. Continue reading
House building in the UK grows at fastest rate in 11 years
A new report into construction in the UK has this month found that home building grew at its steepest rate since November 2003 in July of this year. Continue reading
Council pleads to hurry building now
Harborough District Council has recently been feeling under-pressure to speed along the building process and is urging builders in the area to work faster. Continue reading
Repossession at its lowest since 2006
The amount of households having their homes repossessed has decreased to its lowest level since 2006, as reported by mortgage lenders. Continue reading