Unlocking the Benefits of Using a Local Surveyor

Choosing a local surveyor could save you: Time, Money, and Stress

Over the last few years, there has been a definite shift in buying culture. Consumers are now looking to support their local businesses, choosing to buy local instead of buy from larger, faceless corporations, especially with purchases they have a lot invested in emotionally, or are spending a lot of money on. But a question […]

4 Tips to Prepare for a Home Survey

We know that a lot of homeowners will worry if a surveyor is due to come into their home. After all, their job is to inspect everything and make sure your home is structurally sound and everything is as it should be. What if they judge you for things that aren’t right? Firstly, rest assured […]

Level 2 Vs Level 3 Surveys: What You Need to Know!

At Harrison Clarke, we specialise in providing high quality and thorough surveys, giving our clients clear and comprehensive reports. The question we are asked every day is, “Do I need a Level 2 survey or a Level 3 survey?” We understand. You don’t want to pay more than you need to if a Level 2 […]

What’s the Difference Between Surveyors and Chartered Surveyors?

Are all surveyors created equal? Do they all do the same things? And what’s all of this Chartered Surveyor business? As if getting a survey done wasn’t confusing enough, now you have to choose a surveyor to help you, only to realise there are loads of different options out there! How could you possibly choose […]

Renegotiating Asking Prices After A Survey!

Surveys are more than just a one-trick pony. While most people understand that a survey will find defects in a property before you buy it, many people don’t realise the second big benefit of having a professional survey done: Renegotiating Asking Prices After A Survey! Because on top of knowing what you’re buying, you can […]

How do I Become a Chartered Surveyor?

If you have a passion for property, land and the built environment, then a career as a chartered building surveyor might be just for you! It’s a varied career option with lots to learn and a whole lot more to do, which has made it quite a popular option for those with an architectural interest. […]

How to Choose the Right Surveyor for Your Property Purchase

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When you’re buying a new home, you have a lot of decisions to make. How many bedrooms do you need? Where do you buy? Do you want a period home, or a more modern style? And so on. Some of those decisions are exciting, while others are less so. One of those potentially less interesting […]

Ex Parte Surveyor Explained: What It Means in a Party Wall Dispute (Party Wall Act 1996)

If you’ve ever been involved in a property dispute, you know how crucial it is to have the right information on your side. Surveyors are the experts who provide that information, helping to sort out property boundaries, ownership, and other important details. But when things get complicated, especially in party wall disputes, you might come […]

Survey or Valuation – Which Do I Need?

In 2019, a survey by mortgage broker John Charcol found that 8 out of 10 property purchases go ahead without a formal survey. Now, that’s something we found quite alarming! But we’re also not too surprised. We believe it’s likely due to a combination of factors like tight cashflow, misunderstanding a vendor’s responsibility to reveal […]

Building Contracts – Where Do I Start?

When you’re having building or refurbishment work done, one of the most important things is to make sure you have the right level of control over all of the pieces and people that make up your project team.  All of these people need to be able to work together to make your project happen, which […]