In this week’s property surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at Licence for Alterations, or a Licence to Alter, when they apply and what you can do if you are a leaseholder who needs to obtain one. If you are a leaseholder and are planning on undertaking...
A snagging list is a thorough supplementary list of all the issues or 'snags' with a new build property or a refurbishment. The list, or report is essential to have as the property developer or contractor could have overseen some minor issues that should be...
In this week’s Property Wall Surveying blogpost topic, we are going to be discussing Access Agreements, commonly known as Access Licences, the purpose the serve and when they are applicable. An Access Agreement, also known as an Access Licence, applies when one Owner,...
In this week’s Property Surveying blogpost topic, we are going to be discussing Licence for Alterations or Licence to Alter, and the issue that is common amongst many Leaseholders who are embarking on the Licence for Alterations process. Under the terms of the lease,...
In this weeks property blog post, we are going to be discussing RICS Homebuyer Reports, what they are, and how they can be of assistance to you. An RICS Homebuyer Report is designed by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to be a thorough and...
When it comes to buying, selling, or renovating property, you will come across a handful of issues more frequently than others. There are certain property defects which are quite common, and it is important to know which ones appear with the most frequency so you can...
In this property blog post we will be looking at the importance of servicing your boiler and bleeding radiators. Boiler Maintenance Boiler servicing is an important procedure which should occur on an annual basis, in order to minimise the chances of breakdown and...
In this week’s Property Surveying Blogpost, we are going to be discussing boundary surveying issues, and what to do if you find yourself in a position, whereby the Adjoining Owner has trespassed onto your land, taken up part of your land, or has informed you that they...
If you live in a property that you do not own, and you want to change things, then you may have to apply for a license to alter. The important thing to remember is that you will have a lease. This will dictate what you can and cannot do to the property, and if you...
You move into a new property and want to undertake some works to make it into the property you have always dreamed of. You speak to architects, contractors, you even get in contact with a Party Wall Surveyor. However, there is one issue. You don’t own the Freehold,...
