Dec 24, 2025 | Architectural History, David Cosby Estate Agents
Fire Mark Plaques When inspecting older buildings, particularly Georgian and early Victorian houses, you may notice a small metal plaque fixed high on a façade. Often weathered and easily overlooked, these objects are far more than decorative curiosities. They are...
Dec 6, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents, Property Auctions
Auction Complete: Little Street, Sulgrave Our recent online auction of a three-bedroom Edwardian semi-detached house in Little Street, Sulgrave has now successfully concluded, with a winning bidder. The property, which offered considerable potential for refurbishment...
Nov 18, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents
When a Completion Day Falls Short of Expectations Vacant possession is a key requirement when buying or selling property in the United Kingdom, yet completion day does not always unfold as smoothly as everyone hopes. Most transactions conclude with relief and...
Nov 17, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Renters’ Rights Act Set to Reshape the Private Rental Market The Renters’ Rights Act is planned to take effect on 1 May 2026. It will bring major changes to the private rented sector and is already influencing landlord behaviour. Early conversations within the...
Nov 5, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Dry Rot in Action: Case Study from a Grade II Listed Property Historic buildings can conceal unexpected surprises, and today’s survey uncovered one worth sharing — an active fungal outbreak visually consistent with dry rot (Serpula lacrymans). Although famously...
Aug 1, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Is It Time to Reintroduce the Home Information Pack? Back in 2007, the government introduced the Home Information Pack (HIP) — a short-lived attempt to make the homebuying process faster and more transparent. The idea was to give buyers key documents up front, before...
