Following the awful disaster at Grenfell, we would do well to take a look at our properties for signs of fire safety breaches that have occurred during the building’s life. Here are 5 things to check:
New guidance for #Landlords who let a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). In WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL v MANDA MALU JOHNSON the High Court ruled the criteria of "over 3 floors" includes any ground floor below a flat, including commercial. Thanks to @currypopeck for this update.
Lewis Emms received his formal Charter and full membership of the RICS from Dr Stephen Cornish FFPWS FRICS today, Read More >>>
Congratulations to our hero Lewis who did two silly things recently; for charity. Read More >>
I learned two important lessons on Sunday’s London to Brighton charity cycle. That I am no longer 25 years old and determination is not a substitute for training!
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Stephen is cycling London to Brighton for Children with Cancer UK in September. Don't worry, its only 54 miles! Please Click for full details of why and link to his sponsorship page if you can share a couple of pounds and show your support. Read More >>
Congratulations to the 17 Team Woodward cyclists who did London to Brighton for Children with Cancer UK.
Whether they were Super Fast, Super Fit or Super Positive they all accomplished one thing - they are all SUPER HEROES raising money for children they will never meet, but whose delicate lives they have all touched with their spirit and generosity.
Full details in our career section. We are offering £1,000 to anyone who directly introduces us to a successful candidate, so it might be worth asking around! .. read more
Stephen Woodward of Woodward Chartered Surveyors Harrow on the Hill considers the property market in the aftermath of the 2015 general election and the new government’s approach to housing – or not!
The Queen has never had to be too concerned about her own housing. Of course Buckingham Palace was bombed during the war and there was that dreadful fire at Windsor Castle in 1992 – her annus horribilis. But with Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Holyrood House, Hillsborough Castle, Sandringham House, Balmoral Castle and Craigowan Lodge to choose from there is no shortage of royal accommodation. So housing concerns must be left to the Queen’s subjects. read more .....
Well done to the Woodward Chartered Surveyors superhero Thank you to all our friends and business colleagues who sponsored them so generously. read more .....
Elaine from the Woodward Chartetered Surveyors Admin team will be showing off her fantastic theatrical talents next week in Wembley Operatic Society's production of 'Half a Sixpence' from 22nd - 25th April 2015 ....... read more
Steve Cornish MA BSc FRICS FFPWS, Managing Director of Woodward's Chartered Surveyors gives a lecture in London about damp and cold buildings.... more