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...
Licence for Alterations Fact Sheet
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....
When Should I Have a Property Survey?
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...
How to Cut Your Energy Costs
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...
Buying a Leasehold Property
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...










