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Read our blog for opinions, insights and advice about property management, building surveying and design.

Our talented team provide a wealth of expertise, guidance, opinions and insights for our monthly blog. Please let us know if there are any specific topics you wish to see discussed.

8th April 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

RICS launches first Residential Retrofit Standard

8th April 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

In line with its goal to lead and influence on sustainable practices, RICS has launched its first ever Residential Retrofit Standard.
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22nd March 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

How much does a home survey actually cost?

22nd March 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

In 2024 the cost of a home survey can vary significantly. The type of survey, and the cost of, depends on your specific house, what you’re after, and the type of survey that you choose.
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5th March 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

How long does it take for a house survey to be carried out?

5th March 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Timings will depend on a number of factors, including the type of survey you choose.
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27th February 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

Schools: It's time for your PPM survey

27th February 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

This comprehensive assessment offers a systematic approach to identifying, prioritising, and addressing maintenance needs before they escalate into costly disruptions. So, why do schools need one now?
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23rd February 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

Getting your property ready: First time landlords

23rd February 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

From making necessary repairs to adding personal touches, here's a what you need to know about preparing your property for tenants.
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30th January 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

The pitfalls of AVMs

30th January 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

While AVMs offer efficiency and convenience, like most things, they come with their own set of pitfalls.
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26th January 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

What is a break clause? Commercial leases

26th January 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

Starting a new tenancy is a big commitment for businesses, but a break clause can provide commercial tenants with some reassurance that there is a way out if needed.
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19th January 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Looking to move house in 2024? You'll need a property valuation

19th January 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

The average UK home is now worth 18% more than four years ago. That’s roughly £41,000 more than the average value of a UK home before March 2020.
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16th January 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

RCA vs storm damage: commercial property

16th January 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

From severe flooding to long-lasting droughts, these can have a significant impact on your building and your business.
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12th January 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

How to minimise storm damage to your home

12th January 2024
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

From toppled trees to fallen scaffolding, missing roof tiles to flooded homes, homeowners are still struggling in the wake of Storm Henk.
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12th December 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

Winterising your commercial property

12th December 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

For Commercial Landlords and Building Managers, the drop in temperatures should be your first sign to get your property inspected ahead of the winter months.
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17th November 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Winter Woes: Identifying and preventing common home defects

17th November 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

We’ve saved you the trouble and outlined some of the most common defects you might find in your home during the winter and the best ways to prevent them.
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14th November 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

How this one act could save you hundreds on your energy bills

14th November 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

There is one small act that homeowners can invest in which will save them hundreds – potentially thousands – down the line.
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10th November 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

What your EPC rating says about your property

10th November 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

In this article, we will delve into the significance of different EPC ratings and what they reveal about your property's efficiency.
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2nd November 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

The long term benefits of a PPM survey

2nd November 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

Commercial property owners are increasingly looking to protect their assets to ensure they aren’t caught out by an unexpected bill, damages, or even worse.
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1st November 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

Understanding EPC ratings

1st November 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

As concerns about climate change and the environment continue to grow, the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability cannot be overstated.
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31st October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / listed buildings / business advice and tips / heritage / sillence hurn

The five most haunted buildings in Hampshire

31st October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / listed buildings / business advice and tips / heritage / sillence hurn

From scorned kings to woeful witches, deadly battles, and cursed ruins, it’s no wonder the county appears in the Doomsday Book.
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25th October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / project management / refurbishment management / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

Pros and cons of retrofitting a commercial use property

25th October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / project management / refurbishment management / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

It's crucial to weigh up the pros and cons of retrofitting before carrying out works to ensure you're making the best decision for your property.
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18th October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Home insurance costs pushed up by extreme weather

18th October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Summer 2023 smashed all kinds of weather records, with high temperatures even extending all the way into October. But it’s not just temperatures rising, it’s home insurance costs too.
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10th October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Looking to buy a house this winter? A building survey could save you money on your new property

10th October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest property news, you’ll know that now is a probably the best time to get on the property ladder in 2023.
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5th October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
dilapidations consultancy / insurance claims / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

Commercial tenants: Everything you need to know about dilapidation assessment reports

5th October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
dilapidations consultancy / insurance claims / business advice and tips / commercial / sillence hurn

Both tenants and landlords have a responsibility to ensure their property is well maintained throughout the length of their contract as part of any standard lease agreement.
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4th October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
business advice and tips / company updates / residential / sillence hurn

Housing Market Latest

4th October 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
business advice and tips / company updates / residential / sillence hurn

If you’re in the market for a new home, now could be the best time of the year to get on to the property ladder.
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28th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

When should I get a property valuation?

28th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

There’s a multitude of reasons why you might need a property valuation, but knowing exactly when you need one is quite different.
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26th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / pre-acquisition surveys / dilapidations consultancy / project management / monitoring surveying / planning applications / property design / refurbishment management / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Different types of commercial building surveys explained

26th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / pre-acquisition surveys / dilapidations consultancy / project management / monitoring surveying / planning applications / property design / refurbishment management / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

The different types of surveys available all serve different purposes; and the survey you need will depend on the project or condition of your property.
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18th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Spencers team raise £27K completing Three Peaks challenge in memory of colleague

18th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

After months of training across the Dorset coast, the team from Spencers completed the Three Peaks Challenge in memory of a beloved colleague.
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14th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / education / sillence hurn

Back to school: Is your building ready?

14th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / education / sillence hurn

RAAC isn’t the only problem schools should be worried about. So, how do you know if your building’s ready?

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11th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / pre-acquisition surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Do I need a Pre-Acquisition Survey as a Home Buyer?

11th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / pre-acquisition surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Purchasing a home is a huge milestone, therefore, it's essential not to overlook one crucial step in the buying process: the Pre-Acquisition survey.

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4th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / heritage / education / sillence hurn

Five key things you need to know about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)

4th September 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / heritage / education / sillence hurn

Last week the Government made a last minute call to close 150 schools with identified reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in their buildings over safety concerns.

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18th August 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / heritage / sillence hurn

Should we be building on greenfield land?

18th August 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / heritage / sillence hurn

The debate over whether we should be building on greenfield land has captured the attention of policymakers, environmentalists, developers, and local communities alike.

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15th August 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / residential / sillence hurn

Ministers and insurance companies engaging over demands for building safety remediation works for low-rise residential blocks

15th August 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / residential / sillence hurn

Residents are still not eligible for statutory protection from building safety remediation costs. Here’s what we know.

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9th August 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

A closer look at housing output - the year so far

9th August 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Following reports that work on residential housing sites reached its lowest level since 2009, we take a closer look at housing output so far this year.

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3rd August 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / asset management / property management / sillence hurn

The rise of net zero office spaces

3rd August 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / commercial / asset management / property management / sillence hurn

Net zero offices generate a number of benefits for both commercial property owners and tenants alike

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2nd August 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / property design / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Top 5 compelling reasons why first-time buyers should consider a new build

2nd August 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / property design / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Whilst older properties may have their charm, opting for a brand-new home can be a great decision for many reasons.

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28th July 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / property design / listed buildings / residential / heritage / sillence hurn

Post war prefabs and the rise of social housing

28th July 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / property design / listed buildings / residential / heritage / sillence hurn

These initiatives not only shaped the landscape of post-war Britain but also left a lasting impact on the nation's social fabric and urban planning.

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25th July 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / listed buildings / residential / commercial / heritage / sillence hurn

£35bn could be generated from retrofitting Britain's historic buildings

25th July 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / listed buildings / residential / commercial / heritage / sillence hurn

Retrofitting the UK’s historic buildings could produce more jobs, cut emissions, and help meet the Government’s net zero targets as well as generate £35bn in new money.

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17th July 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / listed buildings / residential / commercial / heritage / sillence hurn

Top 5 Places to Visit in Hampshire with Stunning Architecture

17th July 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / listed buildings / residential / commercial / heritage / sillence hurn

Hampshire has some of the best examples of British architecture in the country, steeped in centuries of history.

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5th July 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

Inside Prince William's Social Housing Pledge

5th July 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

Prince William has announced a £3m project that will see new social housing developments erected in six different regions.

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27th June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

Understanding Reinstatement Cost Assessments

27th June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / sillence hurn

As the UK continues to tackle inflation, rising interest rates, and a housing crisis, property owners are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of having a Reinstatement Cost Assessment.

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26th June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Interest Rates at 5%: What this means for your mortgage

26th June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / residential / sillence hurn

Interest rates rose by 0.5% to 5% this week, as the Bank of England continues to grapple with high levels of inflation, marking their 13th consecutive rise. Now, homeowners are wondering how this will impact their mortgage.

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21st June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Supporting mothers in construction

21st June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

We’ve compiled a list of ways companies can ensure mothers feel supported and empowered within the construction industry whilst also championing inclusivity in the workplace

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20th June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / refurbishment management / listed buildings / sillence hurn

Brownfield sites still vacant

20th June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / refurbishment management / listed buildings / sillence hurn

Brownfield sites with room for more than 1.2m homes remain unused in England, according to reports.

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9th June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / sillence hurn

What is Awaab's Law?

9th June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / sillence hurn

Following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, the Government has reviewed and amended the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill to include ‘Awaab’s Law’ for the first time.

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1st June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Infrastructure and energy sectors will front construction boom

1st June 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Driven by energy sector demands and large infrastructure projects, the UK is on track to becoming one of the most rapidly growing countries, in construction, throughout Western Europe.

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31st May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

What are marathon mortgages?

31st May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Soaring rents have been the catalyst for a surge in first time buyers, who are increasingly opting for 40-year “marathon mortgages”.

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25th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn Sailors help raise more than £17,280 for CRASH

25th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

The Sillence Hurn Sailors returned for their second annual Dragon Boat Challenge in London, raising money for CRASH – the construction and property industry’s charity.

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24th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / business advice and tips / company updates / sillence hurn

£1.8bn for social housing and public sector buildings

24th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / business advice and tips / company updates / sillence hurn

The Government has granted £1.8 billion to social housing and public sector buildings to help fund vital energy efficiency upgrades.

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17th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn welcomes two new department heads

17th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn has welcomed two new heads of department following a successful Q1.

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16th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn X South Coast Property Sailing Regatta

16th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Luke Masters and Lisa Ashton represented Sillence Hurn at the company’s first time attending South Coast Property’s Sailing Regatta, taking home the trophy for Third place.

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9th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / sillence hurn

Buildings and their royal pasts | London and the South | Part 3

9th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / sillence hurn

Witnessing everything from the coronation of the first King of England, the Blitz, and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, these historic buildings have been essential to Britain’s royals throughout the centuries.

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5th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / sillence hurn

Buildings and their royal pasts | London and the South | Part 2

5th May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / sillence hurn

Part two promises Egyptian mummies, Hollywood film stars, and witchcraft, as three more properties step into the light…

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2nd May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / sillence hurn

Buildings and their royal pasts | London and the South | Part 1

2nd May 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / sillence hurn

As the coronation of King Charles III nears, we take a closer look at some of the most infamous properties and their royal connections in London and the South.

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19th April 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

What is corporate sustainability?

19th April 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is rapidly becoming standard practice, indicating a change in views and values amongst workforces.

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14th April 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Lack of housing sector commitments "disappointing"

14th April 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

A month on from the Spring Budget and industry figures have spoken out over the lack of commitment to decarbonising homes and prioritising the welfare of tenants.

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12th April 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

The benefits of greener office spaces

12th April 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Businesses are beginning to notice the benefits an environmentally sound office can provide, and how attractive they are to both prospective employees and clients.

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5th April 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

What's going on with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards?

5th April 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / building procurement advice / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Just one day before commercial MEES changed, the Government backtracked on their Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for residential properties

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4th April 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Women in construction

4th April 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Improving the representation of women in property and construction is an ongoing challenge for the industry.

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31st March 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / company updates / sillence hurn

Work experience with Sillence Hurn

31st March 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / business advice and tips / company updates / sillence hurn

Sean approached Sillence Hurn for hands-on experience in building surveying. This is how his week went...

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23rd March 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

How EPC rates can affect your property

23rd March 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / cost management / refurbishment management / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Homeowners are becoming increasingly concerned about the running costs of their property and rising energy prices. A good EPC rating can improve both.

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22nd March 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Top 10 takeaways from the Spring Budget

22nd March 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
business advice and tips / sillence hurn

The Spring Budget had it all, from pensions to childcare, and when it came to the property industry the announcement was met with mixed reviews.

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17th March 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / refurbishment management / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Urgent upgrades needed for London's commercial stock

17th March 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
building surveys / refurbishment management / business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Around 8% of inner London commercial stock will be unlettable by the 1st of April as the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards become law.

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6th March 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
refurbishment management / company updates / sillence hurn

Home buyers face 70k bill to meet new build standards

6th March 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
refurbishment management / company updates / sillence hurn

According to Home Builders Federation (HBF), home buyers will be expected to spend more than £70,000 on property upgrades to meet new build standards set by the Government.

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27th February 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

BCIS 2023 predictions

27th February 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

The Building Cost Information Service have released their list of construction and property predictions for 2023. We explore these further and understand what it means for those in the industry.

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20th February 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Is spray foam insulation worth it?

20th February 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), if spray foam insulation is found during an inspection the value of the property will reduce and could even render your property un-mortgageable.

Despite this, spray foam is the most popular choice of insulation to date, but is it worth it?

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8th February 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

5 weeks for developers to sign new Health and Safety contract

8th February 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

The Government has brought forward the new Health and Safety legislation to this spring, giving developers only five weeks to sign up. Developers who do not sign the contract face ‘significant consequences’ according to the Department for Levelling up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC).
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1st February 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Latest trends | commercial property

1st February 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

With inflation remaining above 10%, the commercial property sector is still facing its share of challenges; with the number of commercial builds underinsured at a record high and housing associations under pressure to change their service framework.

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19th January 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Housing Ombudsman release Social Housing report

19th January 2023
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Social housing providers are being urged to improve the quality of their properties after the annual complaints review by the Housing Ombudsman found 32 social housing landlords with a high failure rate between 2021 and 2022.

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12th December 2022
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn sponsors Alex Welch | Stoneham AFC

12th December 2022
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

The World Cup might be over, but football season is still going strong, and you might be wondering why we – as a Building Consultancy – are discussing the footie…
This season Sillence Hurn are sponsoring one of our local team Captains, Alex Welch, of AFC Stoneham.
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5th December 2022
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn’s Oliver Gristwood appointed Chair of RICS Matrics Hampshire

5th December 2022
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Senior Building Surveyor Oliver Gristwood has been voted in as Chair of RICS Matrics for the Hampshire branch, taking over from Akon’s Nikita Watson.
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23rd November 2022
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
business advice and tips / sillence hurn

Hybrid working or flexible working - what's the difference?

23rd November 2022
Kelly Bellerson, Content Manager
business advice and tips / sillence hurn

A lack of clarity between flexible and hybrid working is having a negative impact on the relationship between bosses and their employees. Alex Hurn, Managing Director, is calling for greater transparency from employers
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10th October 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

New Homes Ombudsman Service + New Homes Quality Code - guide for developers

10th October 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

A new framework has been launched to assist developers and homeowners during the new home build process. What does the New Homes Ombudsman Service and New Homes Quality Code mean for developers? Check out our guide below
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5th October 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn celebrates recognition at South Coast Property Awards 2022

5th October 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn took home a trophy for Young Property Person of the Year and recognition for Fast Rising Property Business of the Year at this year's South Coast Property Awards.
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26th September 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn Ravers back SHB Bigger Bash in aid of Make a Wish Foundation

26th September 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn joined by members of XP Property, Colenko and Hat & Home pulled out their best cricket performance as sponsors at the SHB Bigger Bash tournament in aid of Make a Wish Foundation.
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22nd September 2022
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company updates / sillence hurn

Building consultancy welcomes new starters

22nd September 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn Building Consultancy has welcomed two new additions to the team as it continues to scale across the South.
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26th August 2022
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Skills shortages and flexible working – how the construction industry is embracing change

26th August 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
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In this article, Alex Hurn, Managing Director of Sillence Hurn, discusses with The Business Magazine how flexible working and skills shortages are driving change across the industry.
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22nd August 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

What does sustainability look like for your company?

22nd August 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

We are seeking sustainability feedback from firms across the UK construction industry as part of our sustainability survey and stakeholder engagement.
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19th August 2022
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company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn up for two awards at South Coast Property Awards

19th August 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

We are very excited to be nominated for Fast Rising Property Company of the Year and Young Property Person of the Year at the South Coast Property Awards in September.
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22nd June 2022
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Modular construction reduces carbon emissions by 45% finds study

22nd June 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
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A recent study has found that modular construction can produce up to 45% less carbon emissions than traditional methods of home building.
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14th June 2022
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Responding to rising costs in the construction industry

14th June 2022
Alex Hurn, Managing Director
project management / contract administration / property design / building procurement advice / business advice and tips / residential / commercial / heritage / education / asset management / investment funds / property management / housing associations / advice hub

With construction costs continuing to escalate, we investigate what’s driving price increases and what, if anything, you can do to mitigate the impact on your projects.
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24th May 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn Slayers raise more than £1,000 for CRASH

24th May 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

The Sillence Hurn Slayers rowed and raised awareness of CRASH at this year's Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge in Hackney.
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17th May 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Surveyors VS Solicitors Golf Tournament raises more than £2,000

17th May 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

The 2022 Surveyors vs Solicitors Golf Day received a great turnout and raised more than £2,000 for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
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8th April 2022
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company updates / sillence hurn

We are rowing and raising awareness for CRASH

8th April 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

The Sillence Hurn crew is taking part in this year's Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge to raise funds for CRASH.
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8th April 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Surveyors VS Solicitors Golf Tournament

8th April 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

It's time to brush off your golf shoes and dig out the clubs for the ever-popular Surveyors v Solicitors Golf Day on Monday 9th May.
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8th March 2022
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company updates / sillence hurn

We are Breaking the Bias and celebrating International Women's Day

8th March 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

The Sillence Hurn crew is backing International Women's Day this March and uniting to #BreakTheBias.
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23rd February 2022
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company updates / sillence hurn

Sillence Hurn backs Simon Blair's Ice Ultra challenge in aid of Blue Smile Cambridge

23rd February 2022
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

The Sillence Hurn crew is getting behind Simon Blair's (CEO of SHB Real Estate) mega 230km race challenge across the Swedish Arctic as he raises funds for young children battling mental health issues.
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26th November 2021
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company updates / sillence hurn

What's it like working at Sillence Hurn? We ask the team

26th November 2021
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

We caught up with the team to find out what makes Sillence Hurn different from other workplaces. Check out the video below to hear their answers to some not-so-traditional questions!
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22nd November 2021
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company updates / sillence hurn

Congratulations Alex Hurn - RICS Young Building Surveyor of the Year Awards finalist

22nd November 2021
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

The Sillence Hurn crew attended the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards in London on Friday to celebrate Alex Hurn being an award finalist.
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14th October 2021
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Chris completes mega Spartan Trifecta challenge!

14th October 2021
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Congratulations to Chris Pearce, Project Manager at Sillence Hurn who tackled 105 obstacles and 35kms for the Spartan Trifecta in memory of his friend and in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
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24th September 2021
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Alex Hurn announced as finalist in RICS Young Surveyor of the Year Awards

24th September 2021
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Alex Hurn managing director of Sillence Hurn has been shortlisted for this year's RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards in London.
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16th September 2021
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Chris rises to the ultimate Spartan Trifecta challenge in memory of friend

16th September 2021
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
company updates / sillence hurn

Chris Pearce, Project Manager at Sillence Hurn will tackle 105 obstacles and 35kms over one weekend in memory of his friend and in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
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2nd September 2021
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business advice and tips / company updates / sillence hurn

Understanding the challenges of modular construction | Development Finance Today roundtable event

2nd September 2021
Amy Hutton, Marketing Manager
business advice and tips / company updates / sillence hurn

We team up with Development Finance Today, Go Modular, Mint Property Finance, and ACG Architects to discuss the challenges that modular construction currently faces.
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4th February 2021
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Project Diary 2: Office Refurbishment, Imperial House, Southampton

4th February 2021
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We continue to follow the refurbishment of a 150sq metre office in Southampton occupied by the tenant, Solent Stevedores.
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