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Depending on where you are in the UK, there are different online tools to search for listed buildings and find out whether your property is listed. Use the links below to find out more. content courtesy of Propertymark

Propertymark (formerly National Association of Estate Agents or NAEA) is a membership organisation for UK estate agents. It is based in and covers the UK, and is the UK’s leading professional body for estate agents. Its members practise across all aspects of property in the UK, including residential and commercial sales and letting, property management, business transfer, … Continued

In 2021 I needed to return to an office environment and was fortunate enough to be offered lodgings with Fletcher Morgan in their office.  In September 2025 we all moved 3 doors down to No 28 Park Place.  What a pleasant view we have now.

The Representative Body was established by Royal Charter in 1919 and is responsible for looking after the assets of the Church in Wales to ensure that resources are available for the benefit of the whole Church. The Representative Body meets three times a year and is made up of up to 26 church members from across the … Continued

It is June 2025 and I am delighted to have been selected to be Chairman of the Dinas Powys Rotary Club for the forthcoming year. Our Club activities consist of raising funds each year with our Classic Car Show held on the Spring Bank Holiday in May, and with the Dickensian evening we hold in … Continued

Should commercial SMEs be encouraged to use surveyors? The answer is yes.  Smaller commercial tenants can make big savings on rent by hiring surveyors, but are deterred by a lack of understanding and fear of costs – putting them at a disadvantage in lease negotiations. Surveyors and solicitors offer distinct advice. Surveyors who advise on … Continued

For many years I have been an official APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) Chairman and Assessor for RICS. I have mentored and guided Trainee Surveyors and appraised Candidates. This role is enormously rewarding, helping to promote new recruits and fresh perspectives for the future. Don’t forget for those who are entering Surveying there are many … Continued

You have been handed a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for your land and/or buildings as part of a major redevelopment. Don’t panic, engage with a Specialist Surveyor and Solicitor. When you receive the CPO Notice, you must file a formal written objection within the strict deadline (usually 21 days from the Notice). CPOs can take from 12 … Continued

RICS UK Valuation Dashboard draws heavily on the insight provided by respondents to the RICS Commercial Property Monitor and the UK Residential Market Survey to interpret key trends in the markets focusing both on pricing and activity metrics. It also captures critical indicators highlighting underlying dynamics and includes forecasts for both markets. For further information … Continued