Hello and welcome to our property surveying blog post, in today’s topic we are going to be going over building serving procedures, in today’s topic we are going to look at what is a boundary survey. A boundary survey is when you will have an independent expert...
How to get rid of Japanese Knotweed?
Oct 16, 2023 | Defect Analysis, RICS HomeBuyer Reports
Hello and welcome to today's informative property surveying blog post. In today's blog post I am going to be taking a look at what is Japanese Knotweed and how to get rid of it. Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant species (meaning that it is not native to England)...
Are Boundary Disputes Normal?
Oct 2, 2023 | Boundary Determination
Today, we are going to be looking at boundary surveying and boundary disputes. Here at Stokemont, one of the building surveying services we regularly undertake is boundary surveys. A boundary survey is required when two owners whom share a common boundary, that...
How to Respond to a Boundary Dispute?
Aug 21, 2023 | Boundary Determination
Hello and welcome to today's property surveying blog post, in which I am going to be taking a look at boundary surveying matters. In today's blog post I am going to lay out how one should respond to a boundary surveying dispute. When are boundary disputes likely to...
Can a Neighbour Move My Fence? Fence Ownership and Boundary Survey Advice
Aug 14, 2023 | Boundary Determination
If you share a boundary with a neighbouring property, questions about fence ownership can easily arise. You may find yourself unsure who is responsible for the fence, whether it can be moved, or what your options are when the boundary line isn’t clear. Uncertainty...
RICS HomeBuyer Reports FAQs
Aug 7, 2023 | RICS HomeBuyer Reports
Thank you for clicking on our Property Surveying Blog, we are going to be taking a look at some of the typical questions our surveyors are asked in the lead up to being instructed to assist with RICS HomeBuyer Reports on behalf of clients! Will The Surveyor Inspect...
What is Adverse Possession?
Jul 31, 2023 | Boundary Determination
Hello and welcome to today's property surveying blog post, in which I am going to be taking a look at boundary surveying matters. In today's blog post, I am going to look into what is adverse possession? Adverse possession is a legal principle in which one is able to...
What Is The Purpose Of Dilapidations?
Jul 24, 2023 | Dilapidation Surveyors
Dilapidations are one of the common services we provide here at Stokemont, Dilapidations enable a landlord to ensure that they are given their commercial property back in a reasonable and fair condition. During the tenant’s occupancy of the landlord’s property, their...
Is a Garden Wall Shared?
Jul 3, 2023 | Boundary Determination
Thank you for clicking on today’s property surveying blog post. Today we are going to be looking at garden walls and boundary walls. Garden wall clarification often comes into play when the neighbour to whom borders the wall itself has some form of enquiry in...
Buying House Survey
Jun 12, 2023 | Defect Analysis, RICS HomeBuyer Reports
In the run up to the purchase of a property, you will want to ensure that you have left no stone unturned and have taken a proactive and informed approach to the potential property purchase. Eventually, the checks that you undertake will include discussions with...










