Expert advice on EPC certificates, building surveys, party wall matters, asbestos surveys, snagging inspections and property valuations.
A recently renovated house can be extremely appealing. The kitchen is new. The bathroom looks immaculate. The walls have been freshly painted, the floors are spotless and there…
Buying a home rarely goes exactly as planned. You find a property you like, make an offer, arrange your mortgage and start imagining where the furniture will go.…
How Long Does a Property Survey Take? When you are buying, selling, renting out or renovating a property, timing matters. A survey can affect mortgage progress, exchange dates,…
If you own a pre-2000 property and are planning any renovation work, you need an asbestos survey before works begin. This step-by-step guide explains exactly what the process…
Buying your first property is exciting and daunting in equal measure. With so many costs competing for attention, it's tempting to skip or economise on the survey. This…
When you need a formal property valuation for legal, financial or tax purposes, you need a RICS Registered Valuer — not just any property professional. This guide explains…
Energy efficiency compliance is one of the most pressing issues facing UK landlords in 2025. Minimum EPC standards have already tightened once — and further changes are expected.…
Damp is one of the most commonly cited findings in property surveys — and one of the most misunderstood. Some damp is serious and expensive to treat; some…
If you bought your home using the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme, you'll need a formal RICS valuation when you come to pay back the equity loan…
New build properties regularly disappoint buyers who discover significant defects after moving in. Professional snagging inspectors find an average of 100–160 issues per property. Here are the 20…
