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What’s The Difference Between a Building Survey and a Homebuyer Report?
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be taking a look at pre-purchase surveys, in particular the distinctions and differences between an RICS Homebuyer Report and a Full Building Survey. One of the most common questions we are asked by...
What Happens When A Party Wall Notice is served?
Today, through our Property Surveying blogpost, we are going to be looking at party wall surveying procedures. In particular, we are going to be taking a look at the Party Wall Notice Procedures, and what happens once a Party Wall Notice has been served. Under...
Does the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 allow & give access onto land?
Thank you for clicking on our latest property surveying blog post we hope that it is beneficial for you. The focus of this party wall surveying blog post will be on section 8 of the act which discusses the rights of entry. If you are a building owner who is...
How to Choose a Party Wall Surveyor
Thank you for clicking on today’s Stokemont Property Blog post. We are going to be looking at party wall procedures and the scenarios that surround the appointment of party wall surveyors. The party wall surveyor plays an important role in choosing the best possible...
Serving Party Wall Notice When Purchasing a Property
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be looking at party wall surveying procedures. In this particular blog post topic, we are doing to be looking at the scenarios and legalities that come into play when a property is being purchased or...
Do I Need to Serve a Party Wall Notice for a Loft Conversion?
In today’s Party Wall Surveying blogpost, we are going to be taking a look at the necessary Party Wall Procedures that will come into play if the building owner is planning on undertaking a loft conversion to their property. Here at Stokemont, over the years we have...
Party Wall Procedures for Rear Extensions
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic, we are going to be looking at party wall procedures and in particular what you need to do if you are planning on undertaking a rear, or side extension. This blog post will also apply to any adjoining owner, whose property...
London House Prices Peak
Here at Stokemont, as RICS Registered Valuers, we take great pride in ensuring our understanding of the Property Market is up to date and take into account all necessary peaks, dips and changes. House prices in London have peaked at this point, reaching an all-time...
Basement Extensions, What to Expect
In today’s property surveying blogpost topic, we are going to be taking a focussed look at basement conversions. Basement conversions these days are some of the most typical types of party wall procedures that our team at Stokemont see themselves deal...
Gold VS Property, What’s a Better Investment?
Here at Stokemont, as RICS Registered Valuers, we always like to think outside the box when valuing property. In this blog post we will be looking into the various advantages & disadvantages of investing in gold and comparing these to the advantages &...
Property Valuation Tips 2022
In today's property surveying blogpost topic here at Stokemont we are going to be looking at property valuation. Property valuation is at the heart of the vast majority of the services our valuers undertake here at Stokemont. The past two-years has been an incredibly...
Bitcoin Vs Property Investment
In today's property surveying blogpost topic we are going to taking a look at the investment value of property versus one of the now most popular new currencies out there – Bitcoin. To start with, let us take a look a property. We all know what property is,...