Receiving a 50 page RICS report can be overwhelming. However, this document is your most powerful asset in a property transaction. If used correctly, it can save you thousands of pounds or, more importantly, save you from a catastrophic investment. The Leasehold...
A property can look Instagram ready while harbouring defects that could cost tens of thousands of pounds to rectify. In a market where renovation costs have surged, a RICS survey is no longer just a recommendation. It is your financial shield. At Stokemont, we...
The UK property market is currently in a state of flux. With high interest rates and fluctuating material costs in 2026, the margin for error when buying a home is zero. Yet, many buyers still rely on outdated myths. At Stokemont, our RICS chartered surveyors see...
Buying a home is likely the largest financial commitment you will ever make. Yet, thousands of buyers still rely solely on a Mortgage Valuation, mistakenly believing it protects them. It does not. A valuation is for the lender’s peace of mind; a RICS Home Survey is...
If you are a property purchaser, you will be all too familiar with the horror stories around being gazumped. We thought it would be helpful to take a closer look at this issue to help you avoid becoming one of the unlucky few who find themselves in this costly and...
Buying your first home is an exciting and significant milestone, however, it can also be an overwhelming step with multiple different legal requirements and various professional input required. We’ve put forward a straightforward guide to ensure that you’re fully...
Buying any home is a major legal and financial step. In order to ensure all the necessary legals are handled correctly, you’re going to need an experienced solicitor or conveyancer on board. Your solicitor is going to ensure the legal contract is sound. They will...
As we approach a year of Labour being in power, we thought it would be an ideal time to look at their housing and property commitments. The Labour government has pledged to deliver 1.5 million homes during their five-year term in office. To put this into perspective,...
Throughout the UK, many homeowners will have gardens with mature and established trees within them. In most cases, these trees will live long and prosperous lives, far outlasting the current owners of the property. However, in some cases, the current owner of the...
If you have a garden, it is likely that you also have a fence. Like all installations, these require maintenance over the course of their lifespan. However, they are often overlooked and left to deteriorate, eventually collapsing or becoming damaged by adverse weather...
