The Housing Ladder

The Housing Ladder

This is a true story, and one that is probably commonly known and repeated across the country. A family I know are trying to move to a particular area to buy a house. The problem that faces them is it isn’t easy to do; in fact it’s very difficult – almost impossible,...
A Place in the Sun or Escape to the Country?

A Place in the Sun or Escape to the Country?

Following Plaid Cymru kicking off their local election campaign by promising to “take radical action on second homes”(1)in Wales and public outcry regarding the four holiday cottages bought by Dr Alex George (of Love Island fame) in Pembrokeshire. Second homes seem to...
British Energy Security Strategy, a Bag of Wind?

British Energy Security Strategy, a Bag of Wind?

Last Thursday saw the publication of the UK Government’s Energy Security Strategy, ‘Secure, clean and affordable British energy for the long term’. The report sets out a strategy for producing 95% of electricity from low-carbon sources by 2030, reducing reliance on...
Project relationships and archaeology

Project relationships and archaeology

Delivering a development relies on relationships. Just think of the array of people involved; clients, funders, planners, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, specialist consultants, principal contractors, trade sub-contractors, local authority officers and...