Penetrating Damp – A Client Story
Gather in folks, who’s ready for a story? Today, rather than tell you about an aspect of surveying, we thought we would share a client story with you, to show you just how important having a survey can be when you’re buying a home. This particular issue is something we come across a lot, and […]
Reading Your RICS Survey Report – What to Look for
Did you know that before we write a single word of your RICS Level 3 survey, the document already contains over 5,000 words of standard content? And when we do start writing, we can sometimes hit over 10,000 words on some properties? That means that your level 3 survey could be longer than many university […]
Leaseholder Surveys – What Tenants Need to Know
Is your business about to enter into a new commercial lease? Let us ask you a question. Do you actually understand what your lease means, or its implications over the course of the lease? After all, getting it wrong could cost your business tens of thousands of pounds. You can easily get swept up in […]
Building Surveys Before Renovation: Why They Matter
Renovations can be incredibly exciting projects. You get to take your home (or business property) and transform it into something new, adding value and utility at the same time. Whether it’s a light refurbishment or a full-scale overhaul, the results can be fantastic, and it’s tempting to jump in with both feet and get going. […]
Timber Frame Houses – What To Look Out For
Before we built houses out of bricks and mortar, we built them out of timber. In fact, we still do! Timber frame buildings have been around for centuries and are still going strong today. Whether it’s a Tudor cottage with an oak frame and infill panels, or a modern new build. One of the things […]
What to Expect When You Hire a Surveyor
Producing a home survey isn’t an easy task for a surveyor. It takes a lot of knowledge and skill, not to mention experience and physical exertion. We clamber into all sorts of spaces to check for defects! But have you ever wondered what the process is like from the client’s side? And more importantly, what […]
Top 3 Building Surveyors In Southampton
If you’re looking to buy a new property in Southampton, it’s really important that you fully understand what you’re buying. And make sure you’re not spending hundreds of thousands of points on a nightmarish money pit! Luckily, there are some great companies in Southampton that can help you make sure that what you’re buying won’t […]
Building Surveys for First Time Buyers
Are you buying your first property? Does it feel like you don’t really know what happens next, or what you’re supposed to do? Maybe you’ve been told you should get a survey. But you don’t really know what one is or what it involves. It’s no surprise, the UK house-buying process can be confusing at […]
Commercial Surveys in London – Don’t Sign a Lease Without One
Picture this. You’re a business owner looking to take on a new premises in London. You’ve done your research – you know how much rent you can afford, what the rates bill will be, and the service charge. You know how much you’ll be spending on gas, electricity, and even how much you’ll be paying […]
Do I Really Need A Homebuyer’s Survey?
People often describe buying a home as the biggest purchase you’ll ever make in your life. So, it’s not surprising that many buyers are looking for ways to save money! There are a few ways you can do that when buying a property. For example, you could go directly to your bank for a mortgage, […]