Bar Convent External Works
23rd April 2018
A scaffold and temporary roof covering have recently been erected for the start of a programme of phased conservation works at the Bar Convent, York. The Bar Convent is England’s oldest living convent, founded in 1686 as a school for girls, part Grade I and part Grade II listed. It is currently home…
Residential Surveying Update
20th April 2018
The surveying team at LHL has carried out a wide variety of surveys in February and March. To many, LHL (formerly Lightly & Lightly) are known for their in-depth surveys of some of the finest properties in the Yorkshire region. We do however carry out RICS Homebuyer Surveys in a regular basis, and…
Conservation Consultancy
19th February 2018
After spending nearly 17 years in the practice, LHL wish Julie Cater best wishes for her new venture. Julie became a chartered building surveyor and later went on to become one of very few RICS chartered conservation specialist whilst working at LHL. Julie, will continue to provide professional support to LHL’s range of…
Project Delivery – January Overview
9th February 2018
Usually the construction industry is slow to get moving in the New Year but this has not been the case for LHL Group. January 2018 has been very productive with a healthy and varied workload planned for the rest of the year. We have had a great start to 2018 in the projects…
Vacancy
31st January 2018
Due to a sustained increase in instructions we are currently looking for experienced Architectural Technicians to join our teams in both our York and Hull offices. The successful candidate must have at least 5 years’ experience working in the industry preferably in a multitude of different sectors and have excellent CAD Skills, experience…
Residential Surveys – January overview
29th January 2018
LHL Group’s residential surveying department have started 2018 with a busy order book, having carried out over 30 building surveys and homebuyer surveys within the 22 working days available. We have noticed that estate agents of all types (Premium to Budget Online) are starting to pick up with their instructions, and it looks…
Work Progressing At Clifford Street, York
25th January 2018
Works are progressing well at the Clifford Street development site, where LHL Group are acting as Employer’s Agent, Principal Designer and Party Wall Surveyor. With the site now cleared, piling works have been completed and steel reinforcement is being prepared ready for a new concrete tank to be formed as part of the…
Work Starts At 59 Humber Street, Hull
21st December 2017
Work has started to convert 59 Humber Street, Hull to a restaurant premises. The building is one of the oldest remaining structures in the Fruit Market, an area which is undergoing a transformation to provide mixed commercial and residential premises. The works include full internal and external refurbishment in a conservation area to…
Well Done Nathan Hughes!
6th December 2017
Congratulations to Nathan Hughes, who works in our York office, on successfully completing his APC and qualifying for election as a Professional Member of the RICS.