Local Surveyor: Unlock the Benefits
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Japanese Knotweed: Threat to Your Property Value!
When surveying a house, there are a lot of things you’re supposed to look for. Some of those things could be causing problems already or may cause problems in the future. For today’s blog we’re looking at a plant which you definitely don’t want to find on the property or near to it. Specifically, Japanese […]
Who Can Survey Houses? Guidance on House Surveys
When you’re buying your first house (or second for that matter), you’re full of excitement and anticipation, thinking about moving day, furniture and logistics. But there’s a lot that needs to happen before you get the keys, and that can get confusing. You know you need to hire a bunch of people to help you […]
5 Reasons You Need A House Survey
Buying a property isn’t something you do very often. Well, most people don’t anyway! It’s one of the most expensive purchases you’ll make, and so it’s something you’re not all that familiar with. That’s why you need to surround yourself with advisers who know the property world inside out, and can provide you with the […]
Can I Be There When A Surveyor Inspects My New Home?
We’re asked this from time to time, when clients want to be on site to take a look around with the surveyor while they inspect the property. And we get the appeal. It gives you another chance to look around the house you’re excited about buying, and means you can be around to make sure […]
Which One is Better – Level 2 Or Level 3 Survey?
Did you know that, according to a recent poll, British homeowners move house once every 23 years, on average. We all know that moving is one of the most stressful things in life, so it’s no wonder that we don’t do it all that often! With that in mind, it isn’t all that surprising that […]
Identifying Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
RAAC is the much shorter way of saying Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. RAAC has been making headlines in the last 6 months. But why? What’s so bad about it? And more importantly for people looking after public sector buildings, how do you identify it? https://youtu.be/rntM0g9bNNQ What Is RAAC? RAAC was a commonly used building material […]