Finding evidence of cracking or movement during a property survey does not automatically mean that the property should be rejected. The important question is what is causing the movement, whether it is ongoing and what further investigation or remedial work may be...
A RICS Home Survey is a visual inspection of the property intended to provide the purchaser with an informed assessment of its condition. The precise scope depends on the level of survey instructed, but the inspection will generally consider the accessible parts of...
Buying a property is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will make. Yet many buyers rely solely on the estate agent's particulars or mortgage valuation before committing to the purchase. A RICS Home Survey, commonly recommended by competent legal...
A RICS Home Survey provides an important assessment of a property's condition, but it is not a guarantee that every defect within the building will be discovered. Understanding the limitations of the inspection is just as important as understanding what the survey...
A home survey is another expense when buying a property, but identifying defects before purchase can potentially save a buyer considerably more in the long term. At Stokemont, we provide both Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys, as well as comprehensive Commercial...
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Damp is one of the most common concerns raised by homeowners and buyers. It can...
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Pointing is the mortar between bricks. It may seem like a small part of a...
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Damp is one of the most common issues found in homes. It can affect older...
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Render is commonly used on external walls to protect the building from the...
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Brickwork is one of the most important parts of a property’s external fabric. It...
