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...
Undertaking Construction Works to a Listed Building
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...
Survey vs Valuation
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...
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Home Survey
When you're buying a property, there’s one step that can make or break your investment, getting a home survey. It’s your chance to uncover hidden defects, negotiate repairs, and protect yourself from unexpected costs. Whether you're a first-time buyer or adding to...
Skipping a Property Survey Could Cost You Thousands
When buying a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of viewings, negotiations, and finally having an offer accepted. But amid the rush, one crucial step is too often overlooked, a property survey. We’ve seen first-hand how a professional survey can be the...
Level 2 Surveys versus Level 3 Surveys, What’s the difference?
We are going to be taking a look at pre purchase surveys and the differences between those. A typical question we’re asked by property purchasers is what is the difference between a level 2 or level 3 survey. What’s the difference? In short, the only difference is the...
Stokemont’s YouTube Channel
Here at Stokemont, we know that building surveying matters can often be complicated. As part of our drive to ensure our clients are well informed and fully abreast of the issues at hand, we have a number of short and informative videos available on our YouTube...
Home Survey Surprises
In this article, we are going be looking at the options that are open to a property buyer if their pre purchase survey, or RICS Home Survey flags up issues that they weren’t aware of. DON’T PANIC First and foremost, don’t panic. It’s very usual for property surveys to...
Summer Property Maintenance
This blog post is written for homeowners who want to make the most of the dryer summer months and undertake necessary property remedial works. Planning your property maintenance works, ensures you’re able to safeguard yourself against the wetter winter months reducing...
When Do I need an Access Licence?
Hello and welcome to today's property surveying blog post, in today’s topic we are going to be looking over building surveying procedures and taking a look into what is an access licence. Can you access your neighbour’s land without an access licence? Firstly, let us...