Buying your first commercial property is very different from purchasing a home. Whether you are acquiring premises for your own business, buying an investment property or purchasing a building with redevelopment potential, the financial commitment can extend far...
Party Wall Notice Advice from a Human Party Wall Surveyor! In the age of AI, a quick online search can produce a huge amount of conflicting advice. Party wall matters are a particularly good example: one source says a notice is required, another says it is not, and...
Thinking about carrying out alterations to your leasehold property? Before you start planning the works in detail, one of the first things you should check is your lease’s alterations covenant. This is the section of the lease that explains what you can and cannot do...
In today’s property article, we are looking at snagging lists and why they are commonly required when purchasing a new build property. Snagging lists are most often required where a prospective purchaser is acquiring a newly built house or flat. New build properties...
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. Finding cracks in a property can be worrying, especially if you are buying a home...
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. A damp-proof course, often referred to as a DPC, is designed to help prevent...
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...
