In this week’s property surveying blogpost topic we are going to be looking at pre purchase surveys. Here at Stokemont we regularly undertake pre purchase surveys throughout England and Wales on behalf of our clients. In our opinion, pre purchase surveys...
What’s The Difference Between a Building Survey and a Homebuyer Report?
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be taking a look at pre-purchase surveys, in particular the distinctions and differences between an RICS Homebuyer Report and a Full Building Survey. One of the most common questions we are asked by...
Do I Need to Serve a Party Wall Notice for a Loft Conversion?
In today’s Party Wall Surveying blogpost, we are going to be taking a look at the necessary Party Wall Procedures that will come into play if the building owner is planning on undertaking a loft conversion to their property. Here at Stokemont, over the years we have...
RICS HomeBuyer Report Vs Full Building Survey
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be discussing building surveying and in particular pre-purchase surveys. If you are purchasing a property and would like to have a full understanding of the condition and defects of that property in...
Property Damp Strikes Again! (Part 2)
In this week’s two part property surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at damp, the cause of it and how to quickly spot it before it ruins your property appearance, value, performance and even possibly you or your family’s health. This is the second part of...
Property Damp Strikes Again! (Part 1)
In this week’s two part property surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at damp, the cause of it and how to quickly spot it before it ruins your property appearance, value, performance and even possibly you or your family’s health. There are four main common...
Licence to Alter, a Guide and Overview
Are you planning on undertaking works to your leasehold property? Do you have an understanding of the Licence for Alterations procedures, and potentially your limitations? I f the answer to these questions is yes, then at the first instance here at Stokemont we would...
Licence to Alter
In this week’s Property Surveying blog post topic our surveyors are going to be discussing licence to alteration procedures that apply to almost all leasehold properties within England and Wales. Making alterations, changes, or improvements to your property and demise...
Rubber Flooring, Adding a spring to your step!
In this week’s property surveying blog post topic, we are going to look at sustainable floor finishes and in particular rubber flooring. In our experience, the changing of floor coverings is one of the most common type of licence to alter work that we see hear at...
Eco Toilets, Don’t forget to Flush!
Today, we are going to be looking at eco friendly home installations and in particular, something we all use every day, often frequently! A common misunderstanding is that toilets cannot function without water, this is a misconception, in fact, there are numerous...










