Part of our 60-second reads series. When purchasing a property, having a clear understanding of its condition can save you considerable time, money, and stress. This is where a professional home survey proves invaluable. Conducted by a RICS-qualified surveyor, a home...
Part of our 60 second read series. A Level 3 Survey, also known as a Full Building Survey, is the most comprehensive property inspection available to homebuyers. This detailed survey is ideal for houses, older homes, properties in poor condition, or those with unusual...
Part of our 60 Second reads series! If you're buying a home, a RICS HomeBuyer Report (Level 2 Survey) offers the peace of mind that your investment is sound and free from major defects. A Level 2 Survey is a mid level survey designed to inform you of visible issues,...
Part of our 60-Second Read Series! What Is a Boundary Dispute? A boundary dispute occurs when neighbouring property owners disagree about the location, width, direction, or rights over their shared boundary line. These disputes are among the most common types of...
We’ve also got a YouTube video on this topic. A Licence for Alterations is required when a leaseholder wishes to carry out changes to their property. Most leases include specific wording that restricts alterations without the freeholder’s prior written consent....
Purchasing a home is a significant milestone that involves careful planning, informed decisions, and due diligence. Among these steps is a property survey. For those who don’t know, a property survey is a comprehensive and robust assessment of the overall condition of...
With energy prices in the UK becoming an increasing financial burden, we thought we would provide some tips to try and help you lessen the impact of both your energy use and the cost. We will be looking at the simple changes anyone can make without the need for costly...
When it comes to selling a leasehold property, above and beyond the normal procedures, this will require additional paperwork review that’s specific to this form of property ownership. A key step in your purchase process will be obtaining the management pack. As a...
Across England, around 500,000 buildings have been granted "listed" status, recognition that they hold special architectural or historical significance. Being the property owner to one of these properties is both a privilege and a responsibility above and beyond an...
One of the more common misunderstandings we see among those about to purchase a property is the confusion between a property survey and a valuation. While on the surface both may seem similar, each involving an assessment of the property prior to purchase, they are...
