Howards Properties

CAMBRIDGE AREA

Just had an offer accepted on a property and I’m looking for a reliable builder who’s available for upcoming work. I cover all materials — just need someone who can handle the full renovation from start to finish.
Preferably a sole trader rather than a large company, and someone who’s comfortable working to a clear schedule and timesheet.
If this sounds like you, feel free to get in touch.

🇨🇳 China’s Hidden Weakness: Oil Dependence
Most people don’t realise how vulnerable China is when it comes to energy. Beijing relies heavily on cheap oil from Venezuela, Iran, and Russia.
🔹 Venezuela: Once supplied ~400,000 barrels/day. That’s now essentially gone.
🔹 Iran: Sends ~1.5 million barrels/day, but internal unrest makes that supply increasingly unstable.
🔹 Russia: Still a major supplier, but access depends on Arctic and North Atlantic routes.
China’s strategic reserves cover about 90 days in normal conditions.
Remove Venezuela and Iran from the equation, and that cushion drops to around 45 days—nowhere near enough to survive a prolonged naval blockade or major conflict.

🌍 So where does Greenland fit into this?
When President Trump talked about the strategic value of Greenland, it wasn’t about grabbing oil. The U.S. already has plenty.
It was about chokepoints.
Greenland’s location gives the U.S. leverage over:
• Russian Arctic shipping routes
• The North Atlantic
• European energy corridors
Control those, and China’s access to Russian oil becomes far more complicated.

⛽ The bigger picture:
China imports roughly 70% of its oil.
If those routes are restricted, China faces:
• Soaring energy costs
• Economic instability
• Severely limited military reach
This isn’t about taking resources—it’s about denying China the energy it needs to project power. Greenland is a strategic puzzle piece in a much larger geopolitical game.
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Won this today in auction, got a few ideas to do with i,t all might have some fun with it and raffle it off.

Located in South Wales.

Feeling Excited.

Got My Eye On A Few Properties Today.

Exciting day today — I've submitted offers on three auction properties.

✅ The first is a 4-bedroom end-terrace on a large plot in Cambridge, with great potential for planning permission to build additional units.

✅ The other two are investment opportunities in South Wales, aiming to secure strong deals on both.

Let’s see how they play out — always on the lookout for the next great project.

If you’re interested in working together on future deals, feel free to connect.