Commercial property decisions can carry significant financial consequences. Whether you are purchasing a building, taking a new lease, managing an existing property or planning alterations, having a clear understanding of the building's condition and your potential...
10 Checks for Commercial Property Buyers
Aug 20, 2026 | Commercial Building Surveys
Buying your first commercial property is very different from purchasing a home. Whether you are acquiring premises for your own business, buying an investment property or purchasing a building with redevelopment potential, the financial commitment can extend far...
Party Wall Notice Advice from a Human Party Wall Surveyor!
Aug 13, 2026 | Party Wall Surveying
Party Wall Notice Advice from a Human Party Wall Surveyor! In the age of AI, a quick online search can produce a huge amount of conflicting advice. Party wall matters are a particularly good example: one source says a notice is required, another says it is not, and...
Checking Your Lease’s Alterations Covenant
Jul 27, 2026 | Blog, Licence for Alterations
Thinking about carrying out alterations to your leasehold property? Before you start planning the works in detail, one of the first things you should check is your lease’s alterations covenant. This is the section of the lease that explains what you can and cannot do...
Specialist Snagging Lists Surveys That Count
Jul 14, 2026 | Snagging List Surveys
In today’s property article, we are looking at snagging lists and why they are commonly required when purchasing a new build property. Snagging lists are most often required where a prospective purchaser is acquiring a newly built house or flat. New build properties...
Injection Damp Proof Course What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know
May 13, 2026 | Defect Analysis, RICS HomeBuyer Reports
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Damp is one of the most common concerns raised by homeowners and buyers. It can...
Subsidence and Heave What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
May 13, 2026 | Full Building (Level 3) Surveys
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Finding cracks in a property can be worrying, especially if you are buying a home...
Missing Pointing What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
May 13, 2026 | Defect Analysis, RICS HomeBuyer Reports
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Pointing is the mortar between bricks. It may seem like a small part of a...
Damp in Properties What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
May 13, 2026 | Defect Analysis, RICS HomeBuyer Reports
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Damp is one of the most common issues found in homes. It can affect older...
Bridging of a DPC What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
May 13, 2026 | Full Building (Level 3) Surveys
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. A damp-proof course, often referred to as a DPC, is designed to help prevent...






